PURPOSE OF THE EXAMINATIONS: These examinations are required for professional licensure of Roofing Contractors by the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act. Refer to the Act for a legal description of the profession and to determine which license you need to obtain. Copies of the Act are available from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or on its website at http://www.idfpr.com.

TEST VALIDITY & TEST LENGTH: These examinations have been developed under the jurisdiction of IDFPR and reflect specifications, standards and practices that are supported by roofing industry professionals. All questions on these examinations have been subjected to strict psychometric controls and reviewed by a panel of roofing professionals. The time limit for the Illinois Residential Roofing Examination (limited license) is 90 minutes; the time limit for the Illinois Residential, Commercial and Industrial Roofing Examination (unlimited license) is 2½ hours. The Commercial and Industrial Roofing examination form is available only for candidates who already hold the Residential (limited) license and wish to qualify for the unlimited license; the time limit for this exam is 90 minutes.

CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY: As mandated by Illinois statute, qualifications include verifiable experience in specified areas of employment and education as well as good moral character. If you wish to receive eligibility information, contact IDFPR for details.

APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY: Obtain the proper application packet(s) from IDFPR or on their website. Complete the packet as instructed. You will be notified of your candidacy status (Accepted or Denied). If accepted, you will be notified of the date, time and site of the examination approximately 10 days prior to the date of the test.

STUDY MATERIALS & REFERENCES: Study materials for these examinations can be purchased directly from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), from bookstores such as Barnes and Noble, or from other online sources such as Amazon.com. All questions on these examinations are supported by one or more of the reference books listed below.

MISSING AN EXAMINATION: There are no “make-up” examinations. You may re-register for the next examination date. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM: Each candidate should bring two (2) sharpened Number 2 black lead pencils. Candidates also may bring a non-programmable, non-printing, solar or battery-powered portable or pocket calculator. No power source will be available for calculators at the test site. No other types of calculators, computers, electronics, markers or writing tools will be permitted at any time during the examinations.

SUCCESS/ LICENSURE: Candidates who score 70 or higher will receive a PASSING notice and an application for licensure.

FAILURE/ RE-EXAMINATION Candidates who score below 70 will receive a FAILURE notice and an application for re-examination. As long as your employment, educational experience and application remain valid, there is no limit to the number of times you can take these tests. Requalification may be necessary in some cases. Candidates are encouraged to retake the examination; many candidates who initially fail, pass on subsequent attempts.