Minnesota
Residential Remodeler

Apply for the License

Minnesota State Department of Labor and Industries
443 Lafayette Road N.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: (800) 342-5354, (651) 284-5034
Licensing Website

Exam Administrator

Pearson VUE
Minnesota Contractor Licensing
P.O. Box 8588
Philadelphia, PA 19101-8588
Phone: (877) 258-9221
Minnesota Exam Information Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

The exam content shown here only lists the major category headings. Please consult the exam bulletin from the link below for more detailed information about subject subcategories.

Exam content bulletin link

Subject Areas	% of Questions
Plans and Specifications	6
Energy Code (Envelope Criteria)	12
Building Planning / Life Safety	18
Sitework	4
Concrete and Masonry - Footings and Foundations	10
Carpentry	16
Roofing	6
Exterior Finishes	14
Foam Plastic Insulation	2
Interior Finishes	2
Associated Trades	6
Job Site Safety	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	50
Total Number of Pre-Test Questions:	5
Time Allowed (hours):	2.0
Passing Scaled Score:	70%

In Minnesota you must also pass a Business and Law Exam
unless you are already a licensed contractor who is adding
a classification to your license.

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2006, ICC.
2.	International Energy Conservation Code, 2006, ICC.
3.	Minnesota State Building Code, 2007, Minnesota DOLI.
4.	Minnesota State Building Code, 2007, Related Rules and Statutes

All reference books will be provided at the exam site.
You may not bring your own books.

Additional Recommended Books and Codes

Pearson VUE is not listing specific tiles of books that would help you pass the exam. We are listing the titles below from past experience with the exam and content shown on the Pearson VUE site.

1.	Minnesota Occupational and Safety Rules and Regulations (MNOSHA)
2.	NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, 5th Edition, 2003, National Roofing Contractor's Association.
3.	Carpentry & Building Construction, 6th Edition, 2004, John Feirer, Gilbert Hutchings and Mark Feirer.
4.	The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 3rd Edition, 2005, American Concrete Institute/American Society Concrete Contractors.

Recommended Study Materials

Minnesota • Residential Remodeler

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
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Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
2003 International Residential Code
General Builder
OSHA

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