Exam Prep Course
Kansas Standard Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor (ICC 553) Exam Prep Course
features:
- Course Duration: Complete at Your Own Pace
- Course Type: Online Pre-Recorded
- Books Required: 2
The ICC Contractor/Trades examination program is an independent testing program designed to provide licensing agencies with information regarding qualified contractors and trades professionals. Participating in the Code Council examination program does not guarantee that a licensing agency will award you a license. However, the Code Council examination program serves as an independent appraisal of your competency in the construction field. Your test results may be used by licensing agencies to satisfy the requirements for testing. Upon successful completion of the examination, contact the jurisdiction for any other requirements in order to become licensed.
With this license, you will be licensed to perform roofing, re-roofing, roof insulation, and roof drainage. We cover all the material within the references that you are allowed to bring into the exam: the 2015 International Building Code and the 2015 International Plumbing Code.

Exam Prep Class:
This class will prepare you to take the 553 Kansas Standard Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor Exam, administered by Pearson VUE. We cover all the material that you are allowed to bring into the exam.
Some licensing agencies may require you to apply through them before testing with ICC, while others may not. You should check with the licensing agency you are applying to for licensing requirements prior to registering for an examination.
This is an online, pre-recorded course you can complete at your own time and pace. Pre-Recorded content includes highlighting instructions and practice exam questions for each book.

Class Days and Times:
This prep course is an online pre-recorded course that you can complete at your own time and pace.
Course material is delivered to you digitally immediately upon purchase - meaning you can get started preparing for your exam today!

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Online Content is available for 180 days after purchase. To extend content access an additional 180 days, a $50 course extension fee is required. If you have any questions, please contact our support team.
Additional Materials
The exam, administered by Pearson VUE, is open-book. You may bring the approved references into the exam, and reference manuals may be tabbed and highlighted. Tabs must be permanent adhesive tabs - removable tabs such as post-its are not allowed in the examination center. Tabs for the books allowed inside the exam are available here.

Books
The exam is open-book. You may use the following approved references when taking the exam:
- International Building Code, 2015 edition
- International Plumbing Code, 2015 edition
We offer these books in a bundle linked here. We also offer pre-tabbed and highlighted books, containing all our course curriculum highlights and permanent pre-printed tabs that save you hours of preparing the books for your exam.
Exams are administered by Pearson Vue. Exams can be scheduled at pearsonvue.com/icc
Exam Subject Areas
# of Questions | Minimum Passing Score | Time Allowed |
60 | 45 (75%) | 180 minutes |
Content Area | % of Total |
---|---|
General Administration | 5% |
Permits | 6% |
Inspections and Structural Tests | 5% |
Violations and Stop Work Orders | 2% |
Weather Protection | 4% |
Fire Classification | 15% |
Requirements for Roof Coverings | 36% |
Re-roofing | 2% |
Roof Insulation | 5% |
Rooftop Structures | 8% |
Roof Drainage | 12% |
Applying for the Exam
Some licensing agencies may require you to apply through them prior to testing with ICC, while others may not. You should check with the licensing agency you are applying to for licensing requirements prior to registering for an examination.
You can find more information about the exam procedures on ICC's website. You can find the ICC Information Bulletin for the exam linked here.