Florida Certified Roofing Contractor • CILB • 80 Trade Questions • 120 Business Questions • 70% Passing
Getting ready for the Florida Roofing Contractor License Exam? This guide explains the official examinations, approved reference books, roofing subjects, licensing requirements, and study techniques that can help you prepare for Florida certification.
The Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license is regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).
Roofing Contractors must pass two required examinations: Roofing Trade Knowledge and Business & Finance.
The Roofing Trade Knowledge examination has 80 scored questions and allows five hours.
The Business & Finance examination contains 120 scored questions and allows six and a half hours.
Both examinations are computer-based, open-book tests administered through the state's approved examination process.
The minimum passing score is 70% on each examination. That equals at least 56 correct answers on Roofing Trade Knowledge and 84 correct answers on Business & Finance.
Florida Roofing Contractor preparation involves much more than knowing how to nail shingles to a roof.
The official roofing examination covers built-up roof systems, shingles and shakes, architectural metal roofing, single-ply systems, modified roofing systems, concrete and clay tile, membrane waterproofing, gutters, drainage, equipment, and safety.
Roofing professionals also need to understand roof measurements, flashing, roof slopes, material quantities, wind resistance, reroofing, and the high-velocity hurricane zone requirements that apply to certain Florida installations.
The state publishes an official roofing examination reference list for the January through December 2026 testing period.
Approved titles include roofing manuals from the National Roofing Contractors Association, the SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, OSHA regulations, estimating references, and the 2023 Florida Building Code.
Important 2026 reference detail: The state lists the 2022 NRCA Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control manual and the 2020 NRCA Waterproofing Manual, Second Edition.
Some Contractor Exam Preps packages include newer editions. Those can support study, but the state bases exam answers on the specific editions in its official reference list.
Contractor Exam Preps offers the Florida Roofing Contractor Books and Courses Rental Package, which provides a preparation option for candidates who prefer renting books.
For candidates who prefer owning their study references, explore the Florida Roofing Contractor Highlighted and Tabbed Trade Book Set.
For online preparation, the Florida Roofing Contractor Trade Exam Online Course focuses on roofing systems, code navigation, estimating, and safety.
Florida roofing license applicants generally need four years of qualifying construction experience or an accepted combination of education and experience.
The state roofing application also contains specific experience categories covering steep-slope roof materials and other roofing systems.
Beyond the examinations, applicants must meet financial responsibility, background screening, insurance, and other DBPR requirements.
This guide covers everything from exam subjects and books to a six-week study plan, license comparisons, FAQs, and practical exam-day strategies.
Important 2026 Florida Roofing Contractor Exam Update: The state requires an 80-question Roofing Trade Knowledge examination and a separate 120-question Business & Finance examination. Both are open-book, computer-based tests, and both require 70% to pass. Florida's official 2026 roofing trade reference list specifies the 2022 NRCA Architectural Metal Flashing manual, the 2020 NRCA Waterproofing Manual, and OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 dated July 1, 2025. Some commercially available packages list newer or older editions. Before ordering books or going to the testing center, compare each title and edition with the current DBPR list. The Business & Finance exam has a separate approved reference list that includes the 2025 Contractors Manual.
A Florida Certified Roofing Contractor is a construction professional licensed to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, and perform other authorized work on roofing systems.
Florida law gives roofing contractors broad authority within the roofing trade.
The license covers different roofing materials and systems, including asphalt shingles, tile, metal roofing, built-up roofing, single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, and waterproofing systems.
The scope includes roofing, waterproofing, and protective roof coatings under the conditions described by state law.
Roofing contractors may work on residential and commercial properties within their legal scope.
They must understand roof structures, weather protection, underlayment, fastening methods, adhesives, insulation, roof drainage, flashing, and applicable construction codes.
Roofing work becomes especially important in Florida because of wind, heavy rainfall, humidity, and tropical storms.
A roof must do more than look good from the street. It must protect the building against water intrusion, resist applicable wind forces, and meet the construction requirements for the location.
For example, roofing requirements in a designated high-velocity hurricane zone may involve specific testing, fastening, and installation conditions.
Florida's Roofing Contractor scope also includes skylights, required roof-deck attachments, and certain repairs or replacements of wood roof sheathing or fascia during roofing work.
Under the applicable conditions, roofing contractors may evaluate and enhance roof-to-wall connections on structures with wood roof decking when that work is performed with a roof covering replacement or repair.
However, the roofing license does not give unlimited authority to perform unrelated structural work or separate regulated trades.
Electrical installations, major structural modifications outside the permitted roofing scope, and other specialty work may require additional properly licensed professionals.
Roofing Contractors also manage employees, subcontractors, material purchases, estimates, contracts, schedules, insurance, and safety programs.
That is why the Florida licensing process includes both a technical roofing examination and a Business & Finance examination.
Official credential: Florida Certified Roofing Contractor.
License abbreviation: CCC.
Regulating agency: Florida DBPR.
Licensing board: Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Trade scope: Authorized roofing, waterproofing, roof coatings, skylights, and related roofing work.
Examinations: Roofing Trade Knowledge and Business & Finance.
Review Florida's official contractor license classifications and Florida Statutes Section 489.105.
Use this checklist to organize your experience, examination registration, approved reference books, and Florida roofing license application.
| Step | Requirement | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Select License | Certified Roofing Contractor | Confirm that the CCC classification matches your intended roofing services. |
| Confirm Age | 18 or Older | Meet Florida's minimum certified contractor age requirement. |
| Document Experience | Generally Four Years | Qualifying roofing experience or an accepted education and experience combination. |
| Check Foreman Experience | Applicable Qualification Route | The ordinary four-year worker-or-foreman route requires at least one year as a foreman. |
| Review Roofing Categories | Application Experience Checklist | Review shingles, metal, tile, concrete, solar tile, single-ply systems, and other listed work. |
| Register for Examinations | Professional Testing | Use Florida's approved initial and retake examination process. |
| Confirm Book Editions | 2026 Reference List | Review all eleven official roofing trade book titles and editions. |
| Study Roofing Trade | 80 Questions | Review nine roofing subjects, estimating, codes, and safety. |
| Take Roofing Exam | Five Hours | Complete the computer-based trade examination with at least 70%. |
| Prepare Business References | Separate Book List | Review the 2025 Contractors Manual, AIA documents, and other approved books. |
| Take Business Exam | 120 Questions | Complete the six-and-a-half-hour Business & Finance examination. |
| Prepare Application | CILB 5-I or 6-I | Choose the appropriate individual or business-qualifier roofing application. |
| Submit Fingerprints | Background Screening | Complete the required electronic fingerprint process. |
| Document Financial Responsibility | Credit Report | Meet the state credit and financial responsibility rules. |
| Provide Insurance | Required Coverage | Meet liability, property damage, and workers' compensation requirements. |
| Receive Roofing Certification | DBPR Approval | Wait until the state issues your license before performing licensed roofing contracting work. |
The official state exam information identifies the following requirements for Florida Certified Roofing Contractor candidates.
| Exam Detail | Category | Published Information |
|---|---|---|
| License | CILB | Certified Roofing Contractor |
| License Abbreviation | Florida | CCC |
| State Agency | DBPR | Department of Business and Professional Regulation |
| Exam Registration | Professional Testing | Initial and retake examination registration |
| Computer Testing | Pearson VUE | Computer-based examination delivery |
| Roofing Trade Questions | Trade | 80 |
| Roofing Trade Time | Trade | Five hours |
| Roofing Passing Score | Trade | 70%, or at least 56 correct answers |
| Business Questions | Business & Finance | 120 |
| Business Time | Business & Finance | 6.5 hours |
| Business Passing Score | Business & Finance | 70%, or at least 84 correct answers |
| Open Book | Both Exams | Approved references permitted |
| Built-Up Roofs | Trade Blueprint | 15% |
| Shingles and Shakes | Trade Blueprint | 15% |
| Architectural Metal Roofs | Trade Blueprint | 10% |
| Single-Ply Systems | Trade Blueprint | 15% |
| Modified Roofing Systems | Trade Blueprint | 15% |
| Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs | Trade Blueprint | 10% |
| Membrane Waterproofing | Trade Blueprint | 5% |
| Drain and Gutters | Trade Blueprint | 5% |
| Equipment and Safety | Trade Blueprint | 10% |
| Official Trade References | 2026 | Eleven titles |
| Florida Building Code | Trade | 2023 Building and High-Velocity Hurricane Zone Test Protocols |
| OSHA Edition | Trade | July 1, 2025 |
| Architectural Metal NRCA | Trade | 2022 |
| Waterproofing NRCA | Trade | 2020, Second Edition |
| Contractors Manual | Business | 2025 for October 2026 examination |
| Experience | License Application | Generally four qualifying years or approved alternative |
Roofing Trade Knowledge: 80 questions in five hours.
Business & Finance: 120 questions in 6.5 hours.
Combined: 200 scored questions across two examinations.
Trade subjects: Nine published categories totaling 100%.
Critical detail: Both examinations must be passed separately.
The Roofing Trade Knowledge examination covers nine subject areas. The percentages come from Florida's published roofing examination content outline and may vary by approximately three percentage points.
Study built-up roofing materials, roofing felts, insulation, gravel stops, adhesives, roof decks, flashing, and repair methods.
Review differences between wood, steel, concrete, and insulating concrete decks. Understand how substrate conditions affect roofing installation.
Review asphalt shingles, wood shingles, wood shakes, underlayment, exposure, fastening, roof valleys, ridges, flashing, and maintenance.
Practice calculating the number of roof squares and shingle bundles required for a project.
Study metal roof panels, metal shingles, clips, fasteners, soldering, sealants, underlayment, thermal movement, flashing, and repair.
Metal roof questions may require understanding how materials expand, contract, and interact with other metals.
Prepare for roofing membranes, adhesives, heat welding, mechanically fastened systems, membrane seams, insulation, and flashing.
Learn how attachment and seaming methods differ between roof system types.
Study modified bitumen roofing, including APP, SBS, and self-adhering systems.
Review application methods, adhesives, heat-applied roofing, insulation, and flashing.
Study tile layout, roof loads, fastening, foam, mortar, battens, underlayment, hip and ridge tiles, and repairs.
Florida's high-wind conditions make attachment details particularly important.
Review below-grade waterproofing, floor slabs, membranes, primers, waterproofing materials, hydrostatic pressure, and installation methods.
Study scuppers, overflow drainage, gutters, downspouts, leader heads, fasteners, sizing, and drainage connections.
Review ladders, scaffolds, hoists, roof jacks, material lifts, compressors, welding equipment, and OSHA safety requirements.
Fall protection deserves careful attention because working at height is a major part of roofing construction.
Built-Up Roofs, Shingles and Shakes, Single-Ply Systems, and Modified Roofing Systems together account for 60% of the published trade outline.
Focus strongly on these categories while making time for metal roofs, tile roofing, waterproofing, drainage, and safety.
Start with the official Roofing Contractors General Trade Knowledge content outline and the 2026 approved reference list.
Organize your trade preparation into roofing materials, installation methods, roof geometry, estimating, building codes, hurricane requirements, and safety.
Practice with the correct reference book instead of relying only on memorized answers.
Built-Up Roofs: Study roof decks, insulation, adhesives, aggregate, flashing, and repairs.
Shingles and Shakes: Review material types, exposure, roof valleys, underlayment, and fastening.
Architectural Metal: Practice metal roof details, thermal movement, fasteners, flashing, and joints.
Single-Ply: Study membranes, adhesives, welding, mechanically attached systems, and seam details.
Modified Bitumen: Review APP, SBS, self-adhering products, and heat-applied systems.
Tile Roofing: Learn underlayment, loads, fastening, battens, and hip and ridge details.
Waterproofing: Review membranes, waterproofing transitions, drainage, and primers.
Safety: Study OSHA fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, hoists, and tools.
Estimating: Practice roof squares, pitch, waste, labor, and material quantities.
For Business & Finance, schedule separate sessions for accounting, job costing, contracts, payroll, insurance, taxes, and contractor regulations.
Use the Florida Roofing Contractor Trade Online Course to build a structured technical review.
The Florida Roofing Contractor Online Practice Questions provide another way to test roofing knowledge and identify weak areas.
Each time you miss a question, go back to the correct reference and determine why the answer applies.
That habit can help you use the books more effectively on examination day.
Florida Roofing Contractor candidates must understand how the roof covering, underlayment, roof deck, flashing, drainage, and structural connections work together.
Educational illustration. Roof design and installation must follow approved project details and applicable Florida codes.
Follow these eight steps to organize the examination and licensing process.
Review Florida's certified roofing classification and confirm your intended roofing work falls within its scope.
Organize your roofing project history, worker and foreman experience, education credits, and roofing system experience.
Use the official examination registration process and follow scheduling instructions for computer-based testing.
Compare all eleven roofing books with Florida's published 2026 editions.
Practice roof systems, waterproofing, drainage, calculations, flashing, safety, and Florida code navigation.
Complete 80 questions within five hours and earn at least 70%.
Complete the separate 120-question business examination and meet its 70% passing requirement.
Submit the appropriate CILB roofing application, insurance documentation, fingerprints, financial responsibility, and other required records.
The official Roofing Contractors General Trade Knowledge outline assigns the following percentages to its nine subject categories.
Total: Nine subjects and 80 roofing trade questions.
Largest combined subjects: Built-Up, Shingles and Shakes, Single-Ply, and Modified Roofing, totaling 60%.
Category percentages: Actual test distribution may vary by approximately three percentage points.
Estimated question counts: Study estimates based on the published percentages, not guaranteed counts.
Florida's official Roofing Contractors Trade Knowledge reference list for January through December 2026 contains eleven books.
Examination answers are based on the editions listed below. Candidates may bring another edition of the same approved title at their own risk, subject to the state examination rules.
| Reference Book | 2026 Approved Edition | Primary Study Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book | 33rd Edition, 2024 | Roofing estimating, quantities, materials, labor, and cost calculations. |
| OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 | July 1, 2025 | Construction safety, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, equipment, and jobsite hazards. |
| SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual | 7th Edition, January 2012 | Architectural metal roofing, flashing, sheet metal, roof edges, and detailing. |
| Roofing Construction and Estimating | 13th Printing, 2022 | Roofing measurements, materials, quantities, installation, and estimating. |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof System | 2023 | Built-up roofs, low-slope membranes, deck preparation, attachment, insulation, and flashing. |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems | 2024 | Metal panels, fasteners, spray polyurethane foam, coatings, and installation details. |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-Slope Roof Systems | 2025 | Shingles, tile, slate, underlayments, ventilation, and flashing. |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control | 2022 | Metal flashing, roof edges, condensation, and air leakage. |
| NRCA Waterproofing Manual | Second Edition, 2020 | Waterproofing materials, membranes, penetrations, and drainage. |
| Florida Building Code - Building | 2023 | Roof assemblies, weather protection, wind resistance, reroofing, and construction requirements. |
| Florida Building Code - Test Protocols for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones | 2023 | Roofing product and system test procedures for designated high-velocity hurricane zones. |
Approved roofing references: Eleven titles.
Architectural Metal Flashing: 2022 in the official list, even when a retailer sells a 2026 edition.
Waterproofing Manual: Second Edition, 2020 in the official list.
OSHA: July 1, 2025.
Florida Code: 2023 Building and 2023 High-Velocity Hurricane Zone Test Protocols.
Business books: Use the separate Business & Finance reference list, not this roofing trade list.
Florida's roofing examination allows approved reference books, but candidates must follow the state's rules for book editions, binding, notes, and tabs.
Reading the official candidate instructions before testing can help you avoid unnecessary problems at the examination center.
Roofing time limit: 300 minutes for 80 questions.
Average time: 3.75 minutes per roofing question.
Reference rule: Only approved, appropriately bound books may be used.
Permanent tabs: Allowed when compliant with testing requirements.
Handwritten notes: Prohibited.
Exam strategy: Know which book is likely to contain the answer before looking through it.
A Florida Certified Roofing Contractor may contract for roofing installation, maintenance, repairs, alterations, extensions, and other services authorized within the roofing trade.
This includes many steep-slope and low-slope systems used on homes, commercial properties, and other buildings.
Common roofing systems include asphalt shingles, metal panels, concrete and clay tile, built-up roofing, single-ply membranes, and modified roofing systems.
The roofing scope also includes authorized waterproofing systems and coatings intended to protect or repair roofs.
Skylights and related roofing work are included within the statutory scope.
Florida also authorizes certain roof-deck attachment work and the repair or replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia when required during roofing repair or replacement.
Under the applicable building-code conditions, roof-to-wall connections may be evaluated and enhanced in conjunction with a roof covering project.
Roofing contractors must understand local permitting, inspections, manufacturer installation requirements, and Florida's adopted building codes.
The type of roof system affects which materials, adhesives, attachments, flashing, and waterproofing methods are appropriate.
For example, the fastening requirements for a tile roof can differ significantly from those used with an architectural metal system.
The contractor must know how wind uplift, drainage, slope, and material compatibility affect the project.
Waterproofing and flashing are particularly important because small installation problems can produce serious water damage.
Florida's high-velocity hurricane zone requirements also require careful review when working in designated areas.
However, the Roofing Contractor license does not automatically authorize unrelated electrical, plumbing, or unrestricted structural contracting.
Contractors must use the appropriate licensed professionals for work outside their legal scope.
Authorized roofing: Installations, repairs, maintenance, alterations, and extensions.
Specialized systems: Membrane, metal, tile, shingles, waterproofing, and protective roof coatings.
Related work: Skylights, certain deck and fascia repairs, and specific roof-to-wall improvements.
Legal restrictions: Specialty and structural work beyond the roofing scope may require separate licensing.
| Classification | License Scope | Examination Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Roofing Contractor | Roofing, authorized waterproofing, coatings, skylights, and related roofing work. | 80 Roofing Trade questions + 120 Business & Finance questions. |
| Registered Roofing Contractor | Roofing within the limitations of the applicable local registration. | Requirements depend on the registration pathway. |
| Certified General Contractor | Broad general construction contracting subject to state licensing restrictions. | 60 Contract Administration + 60 Project Management + 120 Business questions. |
| Certified Building Contractor | Building construction within the state's Building Contractor classification. | 50 Contract Administration + 50 Project Management + 120 Business questions. |
| Certified Residential Contractor | Qualifying one-, two-, and three-family residential construction. | 45 Contract Administration + 45 Project Management + 120 Business questions. |
| Rooftop Solar Heating Installation Contractor | A separate rooftop solar heating specialty classification. | 50-question trade examination under published state information. |
| Roofing Trade Knowledge | Roof systems, installation, waterproofing, safety, and trade practices. | 80 questions, five hours, 70% passing. |
| Business & Finance | Contractor accounting, financial management, regulations, and operations. | 120 questions, 6.5 hours, 70% passing. |
Roofing: A specialized Division II contracting license.
General, Building and Residential: Separate Division I contractor classifications.
Examination differences: Different questions, subject outlines, and approved trade references.
Study advice: Choose materials specifically designed for the Florida Roofing Contractor exam.
Four-Year or Approved Alternative Route
Official Roofing Application Categories
Financial, Background and Insurance
Application experience categories: The published form describes three or more elements among shingles, metal, tile, concrete, and solar tile, plus all listed single-ply and supporting roofing elements for the standard substantial-compliance route.
Alternative experience: Experience that does not match the checklist exactly may still require Construction Industry Licensing Board review.
Insurance: Published roofing application forms identify minimum coverage of $100,000 public liability and $25,000 property damage for this classification.
Financial responsibility: The application describes a 660 FICO threshold and an approved 14-hour course requirement when that threshold is not met.
Always verify: Application and insurance requirements may change.
This study calendar combines roofing systems, reference navigation, technical calculations, safety, and Business & Finance preparation.
The Florida Roofing Contractor exam can be challenging because it covers multiple roofing systems and expects candidates to understand their installation details.
Someone who installs asphalt shingles every day may have less experience with single-ply membranes or architectural metal roofing.
Another roofer may understand commercial built-up roofing but have limited experience with clay tile attachment requirements.
The official examination includes all these systems, which means candidates need broad preparation.
Built-Up Roofs, Shingles and Shakes, Single-Ply Systems, and Modified Roofing Systems represent 60% of the trade content outline.
Architectural Metal Roofs, Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs, Waterproofing, Drainage, and Equipment and Safety account for the remaining 40%.
Some questions may involve materials, while others require applying a code rule or solving a calculation.
Roof geometry can create challenges. A question may ask for the roof area, material quantity, pitch, waste allowance, or cost of a roofing system.
Reference navigation can also be difficult because the trade exam allows eleven approved books.
Using the correct book can save time. Looking through the wrong one can feel like trying to find a roof leak during a thunderstorm.
The Business & Finance examination requires a different type of preparation.
Roofing Contractors need to understand contracts, estimates, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, insurance, and other business responsibilities.
Even experienced roofing professionals may need additional accounting and financial management study.
The open-book format helps, but passing still requires learning the material and practicing under realistic time limits.
Use a timed 80-question trade practice test and review every incorrect answer with the appropriate reference.
For Business & Finance, complete separate 120-question practice sessions.
Preparation should build technical understanding and efficient reference-book skills.
Roofing Trade Knowledge: 80 questions, five hours.
Business & Finance: 120 questions, 6.5 hours.
Passing: 70% on each.
Reference materials: Follow the latest approved list and testing-center rules.
Exam-day strategy: Answer familiar questions efficiently and use remaining time for harder book lookups.
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Business & Finance: Florida Business & Finance Practice Questions.
Contractors Manual: Florida Contractors Manual, 2025 Edition.
Edition warning: Check included reference editions against the official 2026 DBPR roofing list, especially the NRCA Architectural Metal Flashing, NRCA Waterproofing, and OSHA references.
This Florida Roofing Contractor illustration includes a Florida state outline, shingle roof, roof flashing, gutters, roofing hammer, rainwater drainage, and roofing construction details.
It represents preparation for the Florida Certified Roofing Contractor examination. It is not an official Florida contractor license or government-issued credential.
• Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
• Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Certified Roofing Contractor
• CCC License Classification
• Roofing Trade Knowledge
• Business & Finance
• 80 Trade Questions
• Five-Hour Trade Examination
• 120 Business Questions
• 70% Passing Score
• Open-Book Testing
• Built-Up Roofs
• Shingles and Shakes
• Architectural Metal Roofing
• Single-Ply Membranes
• Modified Bitumen Systems
• Concrete and Clay Tile
• Membrane Waterproofing
• Roof Drains and Gutters
• Roof Flashing
• Roofing Calculations
• Wind-Uplift Resistance
• Hurricane Zone Requirements
• OSHA Fall Protection
• Roof Deck Preparation
• Underlayment and Insulation
• Construction Estimating
• Contractor Accounting
• Florida Contractor Licensing
Prepare with official roofing reference books, timed trade questions, practical roof calculations, and a separate Business & Finance study plan.
Florida Roofing Contractor Licensing
The Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license is a state-issued credential commonly identified by the abbreviation CCC.
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation regulates the license through the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Applicants generally need four years of qualifying experience or an approved combination of education and experience. The state roofing application includes several qualification pathways.
The ordinary four-year worker-or-foreman qualification route includes at least one year of experience as a foreman. Other qualification routes may differ.
Yes. The published roofing experience form identifies a group of shingles, metal, tile, concrete, and solar tile systems, plus a separate list of single-ply and supporting roofing activities.
Some applicants may qualify through Florida's endorsement pathways if they meet the applicable requirements. Check DBPR's current Roofing Contractor endorsement instructions.
Roofing Trade Knowledge Examination
The published Roofing Trade Knowledge exam contains 80 scored questions.
Five hours.
The passing score is 70%, requiring at least 56 correct answers out of 80.
Yes. Roofing Trade Knowledge is administered in a computer-based testing format.
Yes. Candidates may use the approved references listed by Florida DBPR, provided they follow the book preparation and testing-center rules.
Florida uses Professional Testing for the examination registration process. Computer-based appointments are scheduled through Pearson VUE under the authorized testing process.
Roofing Trade Exam Subjects
The nine official subjects are Built-Up Roofs, Shingles and Shakes, Architectural Metal Roofs, Single-Ply Systems, Modified Roofing Systems, Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs, Membrane Waterproofing, Drain and Gutters, and Equipment and Safety.
The published outline assigns 15%, equal to about 12 of 80 questions, subject to variation.
Yes. Single-Ply Systems account for 15% of the official trade outline.
Yes. Architectural Metal Roofs account for 10% of the roofing trade outline.
Yes. Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs represent 10% of the published subject outline.
Yes. Equipment and Safety account for 10% of the trade outline, including OSHA requirements and fall protection topics.
Yes. The official outline includes basic mathematics and plan reading, and the approved references include estimating books used for roofing calculations.
Approved 2026 Roofing Reference Books
Florida's official 2026 Roofing Trade Knowledge list identifies eleven books.
The official trade list includes the 2023 Florida Building Code - Building and the 2023 Test Protocols for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones.
The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-Slope Roof Systems, 2025.
Florida's official 2026 roofing trade list identifies the 2022 edition. Some retailers carry a newer 2026 edition, so compare carefully.
The NRCA Waterproofing Manual, Second Edition, 2020, appears on the state list.
Florida's published rules allow earlier or later editions of approved titles at the candidate's risk, but examination answers are based on the editions listed by the state.
Yes, when the tabs satisfy Florida's rules. Movable tabs such as Post-it flags are not permitted.
No. Handwritten or typewritten notes are prohibited in the examination references.
Business & Finance and Licensing
Yes. Business & Finance is a separate required examination part for certified roofing contractor licensing.
120 questions, with six and a half hours allowed.
The 2025 Contractors Manual is listed for the Business & Finance exam beginning February 1, 2026.
The published application requires a qualifying credit report. It also describes a 660 FICO threshold and an approved 14-hour financial responsibility course for applicants who do not meet that threshold.
Yes. Published application forms identify minimum public liability and property damage coverage for roofing contractors, plus applicable workers' compensation requirements.
No. Candidates must complete the licensing application and meet the experience, insurance, financial, and background requirements before receiving the license.
Contractor Exam Preps Roofing Products
Yes. Contractor Exam Preps lists a Florida Roofing Contractor Books and Courses Rental product with selectable preparation options.
Yes. The Florida Roofing Contractor Complete Trade Book Set is available in a highlighted and tabbed format. Confirm the included editions against the state reference list.
Yes. Contractor Exam Preps offers a Florida Roofing Contractor Trade Knowledge Online Exam Prep Course covering roofing systems, estimating, safety, and code navigation.
Yes. The Florida Roofing Contractor Online Practice Questions product is designed for computer-based trade exam review.
No. Preparation materials can help candidates study, but they do not guarantee passing an examination or receiving state licensing approval.
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Subjects: Roofing exam preparation, practice questions, course organization, and test-taking strategies.
Official 2026 exam: 80 roofing trade questions, five hours, 70% passing.
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Official license: Florida Certified Roofing Contractor, CCC.
Roofing trade: 80 questions, five hours.
Business & Finance: 120 questions, 6.5 hours.
Passing: 70% on each examination.
Official 2026 roofing books: Eleven titles.
Florida codes: 2023 Building and High-Velocity Hurricane Zone Test Protocols.
NRCA book editions: Confirm 2022 Architectural Metal Flashing and 2020 Waterproofing.
Licensing: Qualifying experience, background screening, financial responsibility, insurance, and official approval.
Prepare for Florida's Roofing Contractor licensing examinations with a study plan covering roofing systems, waterproofing, metal flashing, roof drainage, hurricane resistance, construction safety, estimating, and contractor business management.
The official Roofing Trade Knowledge examination contains 80 scored questions and allows five hours.
The separate Business & Finance examination contains 120 scored questions and allows six and a half hours.
Both examinations are computer-based and open book. Candidates must earn a minimum score of 70% on each one.
The trade exam includes nine official roofing subject categories.
Built-Up Roofs, Shingles and Shakes, Single-Ply Systems, and Modified Roofing Systems represent a combined 60% of the published trade outline.
Other subjects include Architectural Metal Roofs, Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs, Membrane Waterproofing, Drain and Gutters, and Equipment and Safety.
Successful preparation should include roof geometry calculations, material quantities, fastening requirements, waterproofing details, roofing insulation, and code navigation.
Because Florida is exposed to severe weather, understanding roof attachment methods, wind resistance, and high-velocity hurricane zone requirements is especially important.
OSHA safety is another major subject. Roofing contractors must understand fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, hoists, and safe use of roofing equipment.
The official 2026 roofing reference list contains eleven approved books.
These include the Florida Building Code - Building, Florida high-velocity hurricane zone test protocols, OSHA, roofing estimating references, SMACNA, and the applicable NRCA manuals.
Pay special attention to the approved book editions.
Florida's 2026 list specifies the 2022 NRCA Architectural Metal Flashing manual and the 2020 NRCA Waterproofing Manual, Second Edition.
Some commercially available reference sets contain newer editions. Those may be useful for studying, but the state bases examination answers on the editions in its official reference list.
Explore the Florida Roofing Contractor Books and Courses Rental for an organized approach to exam preparation.
The Florida Roofing Contractor Highlighted and Tabbed Trade Book Set provides another option for candidates who want to purchase prepared study references.
For online learning, the Florida Roofing Contractor Trade Knowledge Course helps organize the roofing subjects and practice using the reference books.
The Florida Roofing Contractor Online Practice Questions can provide additional review before exam day.
Business & Finance preparation should cover accounting, estimating, job costing, contracts, payroll, taxes, insurance, and the responsibilities of running a construction company.
After passing both examinations, candidates still need to satisfy Florida's licensing requirements.
Those generally include qualifying roofing experience, a completed CILB application, financial responsibility, fingerprints, insurance, and final approval by DBPR.
Build a realistic study schedule, use the correct references, complete timed practice tests, and review every missed question.
The objective is not simply to pass a test. It is to develop the knowledge needed to manage roofing projects safely, estimate work responsibly, and build a compliant roofing business.
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