C-39 – Roofing Contractor

A roofing contractor installs products and repairs surfaces that seal, waterproof and weatherproof structures. This work is performed to prevent water or its derivatives, compounds or solids from penetrating such protection and gaining access to material or space beyond. In the course of this work, the contractor examines and/or prepares surfaces and uses the following material: asphaltum, pitch, tar, felt, glass fabric, urethane foam, metal roofing systems, flax, shakes, shingles, roof tile, slate or any other roofing, waterproofing, weatherproofing or membrane material(s) or a combination thereof.

The Roofing (C-39) Examination is divided into five major sections. These sections are:

1. Roofing Job Evaluation (30%)

• Roof-covering selection
• Roofing plans and specifications
• Roofing components, materials & measurements
• Roofing calculations

2. Job Site and Deck Preparation (16%)

• Roofing preparation management
• Roof removals
• Deck corrections

3. Low-Slope Roof Installations (16%)

• Equipment, set-up, maintenance & procedures
• Deck preparations and insulation
• Built-up applications
• Single-ply and fluid applied applications

4. Steep-Slope Roof Installations (24%)

• Metals, penetrations, ventilation and insulation
• Composition shingle coverings
• Tile coverings
• Wood and synthetic shake installations
• Metal panel installations

5. Roof Installation Safety (14%)

• Cal/OSHA administrative requirements
• Fall protection and roof safety
• Tool, equipment and material safety

*Percentages are approximate*