MS Roofing Contractor study guide
MS Roofing Contractor · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors is the contractor licensing authority for the state, and it is comprised of ten members appointed to staggered terms by the Governor. The Board members select the Executive Director for the agency and are responsible for setting policy for the licensing standards. The MS Roofing Contractor study guide has 4 sections and about 1,430 words.
01Mississippi Contractor Licensing Law and Board Rules
This domain tests whether you know who must hold a Mississippi license, which classification fits a roofing job, and how the State Board of Contractors enforces those rules. Mississippi Code Title 73, Chapter 59 gives the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) authority to license contractors, investigate complaints, and discipline licensees.
363 words, about 2 min02Business, Financial Management, and Project Administration
This domain tests the paperwork and money skills a roofer needs: a contract that survives a dispute, a budget that shows real profit, and documentation that supports both. A residential roofing contract should be written and identify the property, scope, materials, color, manufacturer, underlayment, flashing, number of layers to be removed, price, payment schedule, and change-order procedure.
349 words, about 2 min03Roofing Materials, Systems, and Installation Practices
This domain tests whether you can choose the right assembly and install it so it passes inspection, satisfies the manufacturer's warranty, and sheds water at every penetration. Slope drives the system.
369 words, about 2 min04Roofing Safety, Codes, and Plan Reading
This domain tests the jobsite safety rules OSHA enforces, the code edition your inspection follows, and your ability to turn a roof plan into quantities and details. Fall protection: federal OSHA requires protection when a worker is exposed to a fall of 6 feet or more, and at the edge of a low-slope roof.
349 words, about 2 min