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The following references are recommended for the North Carolina Residential Builder exam. However, the only references that can be taken into the exam are:
- North Carolina Administration Code
- North Carolina Residential Code
- North Carolina Business and Project Management for Contractors
- North Carolina OSHA
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Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016 1st Edition
$79.99View ProductThis newly revised edition includes content from McGraw-Hill Construction, where the professionals stay informed on the latest industry developments.
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Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised Edition
$49.99View ProductThis popular manual has been updated and improved to bring it more current with modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation techniques, stricter safety rules, and improved materials.
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The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
$109.99View ProductWritten by and for contractors, this publication provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction. Contents include organizing for quality, concrete mixture designs, specifications, foundations, formwork,
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Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised
$59.99View ProductInstallation, repair and estimating for nearly every type of roof covering available today in residential and commercial structures: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles and shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric.
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Guide to Handling, Installing, Bracing Wood Trusses – 2025
$34.99View ProductGuide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining and Bracing of Structural Building Components. BCSI is the truss industry’s guide for jobsite safety and truss performance.
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Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone Tenth Edition
$139.99View ProductModern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone 10th Edition provides a thorough foundation in the methods of laying brick, block, stone, and concrete, and presents a broad understanding of materials and their properties.
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North Carolina – NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 10th Edition Spiral-bound
$89.99View ProductThis book is organized into three sections. Part 1 focuses on planning and starting your business. Part 2 Covers fundamentals you will need to know in order to operate a successful construction business. Part 3 provides valuable information to assist you.
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North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2018 – Loose Leaf
$43.99View ProductIncludes all of the administrative codes and policies of the 2018 North Carolina State Building Codes.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$168.99View ProductThis is a fully integrated code based on the 2018 International Residential Code.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina OSHA
$62.99View ProductNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) for the Construction Industry provides all of the safety codes for the state of North Carolina.
Compliance in the construction industry is made easier with this comprehensive 29 CFR 1926 book. -
North Carolina Residential Builder License Online Exam Prep Complete Package
$678.94View ProductThe North Carolina Residential Builder License Exam Review complete package includes all the resources allowed to be taken into the exam, along with corresponding tabs and 365 days access to our online exam review course. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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Redi-Tag Permanent Tabs – 375 Blank Tabs
$44.99View ProductRedi-Tag permanent tabs are self-sticking and you can print on your laser printer in minutes or write directly on them. Made of heavy duty, durable plastic that won’t tear of curl. Input and format text using Windows® versions of Microsoft® Word and WordPerfect®. Actual size of tab 1-1/8″ x 1-1/4″. 100 tabs per pack.
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North Carolina Residential Contractor Permanent Tabs
$42.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
