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ICC National Standard License Exam

(F13) Residential Building Contractor (C)

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Exam Provider
International Code Council (ICC)
900 Montclair Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35213
(877) 234-6082
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Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content

To find the details of the sub-categories listed, you must use the ICC web page (from the button below) and search for your exam by choosing "Type: Contractor/Trades" and "State: National/All".  Then enter the three digit exam code in the "Title" (e.g., T16).  Click "Search" then "Outline".

Content AreasSub-
categories
% of
Questions
Permits and General Regulations221
Building Safety & Life Planning316
Structural Systems650
Building Envelope313
Total number of test questions:
80
Time allowed (hours):
4.0
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015, ICC
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2a.
Concrete Manual: Based on the 2015 IBC and ACI-318-14, 2015, ICC
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2b.
Concrete Manual: Based on the 2021 IBC and ACI-318-19, 2021, ICC
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NOTE:  You have the option of using either version of the Concrete Manual shown above for your exam preparation.

Available Study Materials
(F13) Building Contractor (C)
Practice Exam
$29.95

Sample questions in this package are sourced from the ICC Residential Code.  A subject category index mapped to question numbers is included with the answer key.

The total number of questions in this package:  428

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