{"product_id":"north-carolina-masonry-construction-contractor-ultimate-exam-prep-rental-package","title":"North Carolina Masonry Construction Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNorth Carolina Masonry Construction Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the North Carolina Masonry Construction Contractor examination with a complete Ultimate rental package that combines the approved exam references, an online trade course, live classes, and Application Service. This package is built for candidates who want an organized preparation path covering masonry materials, concrete block, brick construction, specialty masonry, mortar, grout, jobsite safety, building-code requirements, licensing rules, and open-book reference navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Masonry Construction specialty classification covers work involving materials and systems commonly used throughout the masonry industry. Candidates must be prepared to answer questions about brick, concrete masonry units, structural masonry, stone, tile and block products, mortar and grout, reinforcement, anchorage, flashing, movement joints, fire-resistance requirements, construction tolerances, and safe jobsite practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry with the latest amendments, the 2018 North Carolina Building Code, ACI 530\/530.1 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures with Companion Commentaries, and the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies. Together, these references support preparation for the principal safety, technical, structural, code, and administrative subjects associated with the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included online trade course provides 1 year of course access. Live classes are also included during the one-year access period, giving candidates an additional way to review difficult concepts, reinforce reference-navigation skills, and work through masonry-related topics in a structured learning environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication Service is included with this Ultimate package. The service provides assistance organizing the information and documentation needed for the North Carolina general contractor examination and licensing application process. Examination eligibility and final license approval remain under the authority of the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is $1,195, plus a $250 refundable rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,445. After the rental books are returned in similar condition within 1 year of rental, the $250 deposit is refunded. Please allow 15 business days for processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with latest amendments, rental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Building Code: Building Code, 2018 Edition, rental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACI 530\/530.1 – Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures with Companion Commentaries, 2011 or 2013 Edition, rental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition, rental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Classes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included during the one-year course-access period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,195\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Rental-Book Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Initial Payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,445\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit Refund:\u003c\/strong\u003e The $250 deposit is refunded after the books are returned in similar condition within 1 year of rental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow 15 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Masonry Construction Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates must receive examination eligibility from the Board before scheduling the computer-based test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masonry Construction examination contains 50 questions. Candidates must earn a score of at least 70 percent, and the testing time is 120 minutes. Because the examination covers several technical and regulatory areas, candidates should combine subject review with repeated practice locating information in the approved books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official examination content outline assigns questions to safety, concrete block, brick, specialty masonry, mortar and grout, laws and regulations, liens, and general building-code requirements. Concrete block and brick represent a substantial portion of the examination, while mortar and grout, safety, specialty materials, and regulatory subjects complete the test outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Masonry Construction specialty classification covers the installation, with or without mortar or adhesives, of materials and products common to the masonry industry. The classification includes brick, concrete block, gypsum partition tile, pumice block, lightweight masonry units, fire-clay products, refractory construction, rough-cut and dressed stone, marble panels, slate units, structural glazed tile or block, glass brick or block, and solar-screen tile or block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical preparation should include masonry-unit properties, layout, bonding patterns, wall construction, anchorage, reinforcement, flashing, drainage, lintels, control joints, expansion joints, mortar selection, grout placement, curing, weather protection, structural requirements, and inspection considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should also review practical jobsite safety topics. These may involve fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, personal protective equipment, material handling, silica exposure, tools, electrical hazards, excavation conditions, housekeeping, lifting operations, and employer responsibilities under North Carolina occupational safety and health standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding-code preparation should focus on requirements that affect masonry assemblies, structural walls, fire-resistance-rated construction, means of protection, material standards, inspections, special inspections, structural design provisions, and the relationship between the North Carolina Building Code and referenced masonry standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Masonry Construction Contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing the approved references to the examination center. The books must match the editions identified for the examination and comply with PSI rules for binding, markings, tabs, highlighting, and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-book testing does not eliminate the need for technical knowledge. Candidates have 120 minutes to answer 50 questions, which leaves limited time for searching unfamiliar books. The most effective preparation combines an understanding of masonry construction with regular practice using the indexes, tables of contents, chapter headings, tables, definitions, and cross-references in each publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards should be used for questions involving workplace hazards, employee protection, scaffolding, ladders, fall protection, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, and construction-site safety responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 North Carolina Building Code should be used for general building-code questions and requirements involving masonry construction, structural provisions, fire protection, life safety, special inspections, materials, building elements, and code compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACI 530\/530.1 is the primary structural masonry reference in the package. It addresses building-code requirements and construction specifications for masonry structures. Candidates should become familiar with provisions involving masonry materials, design requirements, reinforcement, anchorage, construction practices, quality assurance, inspection, tolerances, mortar, grout, and structural performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies supports questions involving permits, inspections, approvals, code administration, enforcement, responsibilities, and procedures used within North Carolina’s construction-code system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs may be used when they comply with the testing rules. Candidates may not bring loose papers or unauthorized additions into the examination center. Downloaded code references must be complete and properly bound when permitted under the examination policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice locating answers by subject rather than reading the books from beginning to end during the test. A question about scaffold access belongs in the safety standards, while a question about a reinforced masonry wall may require ACI 530\/530.1. A question about inspections or permits may lead to the Administrative Code and Policies, while a general structural or fire-resistance question may require the Building Code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the Masonry Construction classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the classification scope and make sure it matches the masonry work the applicant intends to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the appropriate license limitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina general contractor licenses are issued with financial limitations that affect the size of individual projects the licensee may undertake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish the applicant entity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Determine whether the applicant will operate as an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or another eligible legal entity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignate a qualifier.\u003c\/strong\u003e The qualifier is the individual who satisfies the examination requirement for the classification requested by the applicant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the Board application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Submit the required application information to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide financial documentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Submit the financial information required for the selected license limitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the included Application Service.\u003c\/strong\u003e Organize the application information and supporting documentation needed for the Board’s review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination eligibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e After approval, the candidate receives the information needed to schedule the examination through PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule and complete the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow PSI’s scheduling, identification, security, reference-material, and testing-center instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the licensing process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Passing the examination satisfies the qualifier’s testing requirement, but the applicant must complete all remaining Board requirements before a license is issued.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors regulates general contracting classifications, specialty classifications, license limitations, qualifiers, applications, financial requirements, renewals, and professional conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Carolina requires a general contractor license when a contractor undertakes a construction project valued at $40,000 or more. The licensing requirement applies to the contractor who bids, contracts, or undertakes the project, subject to the definitions and exceptions established by state law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masonry Construction specialty classification is intended for contractors performing the masonry work described in the Board’s classification rules. A contractor should operate only within the classification and limitation shown on the active license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legal entity that enters into contracts must hold the license. A qualifying examination credential held by an individual does not automatically authorize an unlicensed company to perform regulated work. The qualifier and the licensed entity must maintain the relationship required by the Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplicants must meet the financial requirement associated with the selected license limitation. The Board reviews the application, financial information, entity records, qualifier information, examination results, and required supporting documentation before issuing a license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness registrations and legal entity records should remain current when applicable. Changes involving ownership, entity structure, qualifier status, or other material licensing information must be handled according to the Board’s current requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassing the Masonry Construction examination does not by itself create an active contractor license. Final licensing depends on approval of the complete application and satisfaction of all applicable Board requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rental reference addresses jobsite safety requirements for construction activities, including fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, hazard communication, electrical safety, excavation, silica exposure, and employer responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina Building Code: Building Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rental code establishes requirements for structural systems, masonry construction, building materials, fire protection, life safety, inspections, special inspections, occupancy-related provisions, and general building-code compliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: ACI 530\/530.1 – Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures with Companion Commentaries, 2011 or 2013 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rental technical reference contains structural requirements and construction specifications for masonry systems, including materials, reinforcement, anchorage, design, workmanship, quality assurance, inspection, mortar, grout, and construction tolerances.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rental reference covers construction-code administration, permits, inspections, approvals, enforcement procedures, responsibilities, interpretations, and statewide regulatory policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Room Approved Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference is approved for use during the open-book Masonry Construction examination when prepared according to current PSI rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Building Code: Building Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an approved exam-room reference for general building-code and masonry-related requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eACI 530\/530.1 – Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures with Companion Commentaries, 2011 or 2013 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an approved technical reference for structural masonry requirements and construction specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference is approved for questions involving code administration, permits, inspections, approvals, and enforcement procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by dividing preparation according to the official content areas: safety, concrete block, brick, specialty masonry, mortar and grout, laws and regulations, liens, and general building-code requirements. Spend additional study time on concrete block and brick because those areas represent a large portion of the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor block and brick questions, review dimensions, coursing, bonding, wall types, reinforcement, ties, anchors, lintels, flashing, weeps, movement joints, bearing, installation tolerances, and weather protection. Connect each construction practice to the applicable code or specification requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy mortar and grout as separate materials. Review mortar types, mixing, proportioning, placement, workability, joint finishing, grout selection, consolidation, lift requirements, reinforcement interaction, and temperature-related precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse timed lookup exercises throughout the one-year course-access period. Read a practice question, identify the subject, choose the correct book, locate the applicable section, and review the surrounding provisions. This process builds both knowledge and navigation speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse live classes to reinforce technical subjects and clarify how the references work together. Combine class participation with individual reading, practice questions, reference searches, and regular review of safety and administrative topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow Contractor Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContractor Exam Prep helps North Carolina Masonry Construction Contractor candidates combine rental books, structured online study, live classes, and Application Service in one preparation package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized study guidance divides the examination into manageable subjects, including concrete block, brick, structural masonry, mortar, grout, specialty materials, jobsite safety, building-code requirements, and administrative procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade-focused review helps candidates connect masonry materials and methods to complete wall and structural systems. Candidates can study how units, mortar, grout, reinforcement, anchors, flashing, joints, and code requirements work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice-oriented preparation emphasizes the skills needed for an open-book examination. Candidates learn to identify the correct reference, locate a code section or specification, read exceptions and related provisions, and confirm answers within the available testing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference-navigation practice helps candidates become familiar with the organization of the Building Code, ACI 530\/530.1, the safety standards, and the Administrative Code and Policies. Live classes provide additional opportunities to reinforce technical concepts throughout the one-year access period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication Service supports the administrative side of the licensing process by helping candidates organize application information and supporting documents. No package can guarantee examination passage, application approval, or license issuance, but consistent preparation can help candidates approach the process with stronger knowledge and a clearer plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included in the Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes four rental references, 1 year of course access, live classes during the one-year access period, and Application Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow much does the package cost?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is $1,195, plus a $250 refundable rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,445.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhen is the $250 deposit refunded?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deposit is refunded after the books are returned in similar condition within 1 year of rental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long is the course access?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes 1 year of course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre live classes included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Live classes are included during the one-year course-access period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs Application Service included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long does processing take?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 15 business days for processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the North Carolina Masonry Construction examination open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Candidates may use the approved references during the examination when the materials comply with current PSI requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the examination?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination contains 50 questions and allows 120 minutes for completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat score is required to pass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates must earn a score of at least 70 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all four rental books allowed in the examination room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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