Residential Roofer Exam Prep | Minnesota
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1. What is an "affiliate"? A person directly or indirectly controlling, con-
trolled by, or under common control with an-
other person.
2. What are "gross annual receipts"? The total revenue from residential contracting
or remodeling, not reduced by expenses or
costs.
3. Define "lessee." One who rents residential real estate via a
lease of at least one year.
4. What is a "licensee"? A licensed residential building contractor, re-
modeler, roofer, or manufactured home in-
staller.
5. Define "residential real estate." Buildings for 1-4 families and detached
garages.
6. What is a "residential roofer"? A person contracting to work on roof cover-
ings, sheathing, weatherproofing, insulation,
and repair—but not building new roof sys-
tems.
7. What is a "specialty contractor"? Someone offering only one special skill (e.g.,
roofing or drywall).
8. What is a "qualifying person"? The individual who fulfills education/exam re-
quirements for a license on behalf of a com-
pany.
9. Name 3 examples of work under "car- Rough framing, finish carpentry, win-
pentry." dow/door/skylight installation.
10. What does "interior finishing" include?
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Cabinets, countertops, flooring, insulation,
painting, tile, wallpapering.
11. What work is considered "residential roof- Roof covering, sheathing, insulation, weather-
ing"? proofing, and roof support repair.
12. Who must be licensed under MN law? Residential building contractors, remodelers,
roofers, and manufactured home installers.
13. Who can be licensed? A specialty contractor may be licensed as a
contractor or remodeler.
14. What are some roles that can be a quali- Proprietor, general partner, officer, managing
fying person for a license? employee, or chief manager depending on
business type.
15. When must licensees notify the commis- Within 15 days of business changes or within
sioner? 10 days of legal violations like fraud or felony.
16. Name one group exempt from licensure. Homeowners building their own home (limit-
ed to 1 home every 2 years).
17. What must someone do to qualify for the Get a Certificate of Exemption and sign a no-
$15,000 or less exemption? tarized affidavit.
18. What happens if you exceed $15,000 in You must surrender your exemption and apply
gross receipts? for a license.
19. What must all residential construction Scope of services, materials list, pricing
agreements include? method, and be signed by both parties.
20. What documents must the customer re- Signed contract, performance guidelines, me-
ceive? chanic's lien waivers.
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21. Are residential roofers subject to the Yes, except for the Contractor Recovery Fund.
same rules as contractors?
22. When can a homeowner cancel a roofing Within 72 hours of being notified their insur-
contract tied to insurance? ance claim is denied.
23. What must the contractor provide in in- A notice of cancellation form and a clear state-
surance-related contracts? ment about cancellation rights.
24. How long is a residential contractor/re- 2 years (expires March 31 of the following odd
modeler/roofer license valid? year).
25. What is the license fee for manufactured $180 for 3 years.
home installers?
26. What fees are included in a residential Base fee, e-license fee, continuing education
license? fee, and recovery fund fees.
27. Can local governments charge extra? Yes, up to $5 per building permit to verify
licenses.
28. How many hours of continuing educa- 14 hours.
tion are required every two years for li-
cense renewal?
29. Can the same course be used for credit No.
more than once in the same licensing
period?
30. What specific topics must be included in 1 hour on energy codes/conservation and 1
continuing education each renewal cy- hour on business management strategies.
cle?
31. 15 business days.
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How many days does a licensee have to
notify the commissioner of a qualifying
person's departure?
32. How long does a licensee have to replace
a qualifying person?
33. What happens if a new qualifying person The license is automatically terminated.
is not secured in time?
34. What must accompany a license applica- Required fees and a completed form.
tion?
35. What are some key documents required Workers' comp certificate, liability insurance,
with the application? unemployment insurance account, and busi-
ness ownership details.
36. Who must take and pass an exam? Each qualifying person.
37. What areas must the exam cover? Technical terms, reference materials, business
management, and state laws.
38. What are common reasons for enforce- Fraud, incomplete applications, license viola-
ment or sanctions by the commissioner? tions, failing to supervise, untrustworthiness,
misuse of funds.
39. Can lien waivers or forged documents Yes.
result in sanctions?
40. What is the penalty for violating a com- Gross misdemeanor.
missioner's order?
41. Can an unlicensed contractor file a lien? No. The lien is void.
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1. What is an "affiliate"? A person directly or indirectly controlling, con-
trolled by, or under common control with an-
other person.
2. What are "gross annual receipts"? The total revenue from residential contracting
or remodeling, not reduced by expenses or
costs.
3. Define "lessee." One who rents residential real estate via a
lease of at least one year.
4. What is a "licensee"? A licensed residential building contractor, re-
modeler, roofer, or manufactured home in-
staller.
5. Define "residential real estate." Buildings for 1-4 families and detached
garages.
6. What is a "residential roofer"? A person contracting to work on roof cover-
ings, sheathing, weatherproofing, insulation,
and repair—but not building new roof sys-
tems.
7. What is a "specialty contractor"? Someone offering only one special skill (e.g.,
roofing or drywall).
8. What is a "qualifying person"? The individual who fulfills education/exam re-
quirements for a license on behalf of a com-
pany.
9. Name 3 examples of work under "car- Rough framing, finish carpentry, win-
pentry." dow/door/skylight installation.
10. What does "interior finishing" include?
, Residential Roofer Exam Prep | Minnesota
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Cabinets, countertops, flooring, insulation,
painting, tile, wallpapering.
11. What work is considered "residential roof- Roof covering, sheathing, insulation, weather-
ing"? proofing, and roof support repair.
12. Who must be licensed under MN law? Residential building contractors, remodelers,
roofers, and manufactured home installers.
13. Who can be licensed? A specialty contractor may be licensed as a
contractor or remodeler.
14. What are some roles that can be a quali- Proprietor, general partner, officer, managing
fying person for a license? employee, or chief manager depending on
business type.
15. When must licensees notify the commis- Within 15 days of business changes or within
sioner? 10 days of legal violations like fraud or felony.
16. Name one group exempt from licensure. Homeowners building their own home (limit-
ed to 1 home every 2 years).
17. What must someone do to qualify for the Get a Certificate of Exemption and sign a no-
$15,000 or less exemption? tarized affidavit.
18. What happens if you exceed $15,000 in You must surrender your exemption and apply
gross receipts? for a license.
19. What must all residential construction Scope of services, materials list, pricing
agreements include? method, and be signed by both parties.
20. What documents must the customer re- Signed contract, performance guidelines, me-
ceive? chanic's lien waivers.
, Residential Roofer Exam Prep | Minnesota
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21. Are residential roofers subject to the Yes, except for the Contractor Recovery Fund.
same rules as contractors?
22. When can a homeowner cancel a roofing Within 72 hours of being notified their insur-
contract tied to insurance? ance claim is denied.
23. What must the contractor provide in in- A notice of cancellation form and a clear state-
surance-related contracts? ment about cancellation rights.
24. How long is a residential contractor/re- 2 years (expires March 31 of the following odd
modeler/roofer license valid? year).
25. What is the license fee for manufactured $180 for 3 years.
home installers?
26. What fees are included in a residential Base fee, e-license fee, continuing education
license? fee, and recovery fund fees.
27. Can local governments charge extra? Yes, up to $5 per building permit to verify
licenses.
28. How many hours of continuing educa- 14 hours.
tion are required every two years for li-
cense renewal?
29. Can the same course be used for credit No.
more than once in the same licensing
period?
30. What specific topics must be included in 1 hour on energy codes/conservation and 1
continuing education each renewal cy- hour on business management strategies.
cle?
31. 15 business days.
, Residential Roofer Exam Prep | Minnesota
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How many days does a licensee have to
notify the commissioner of a qualifying
person's departure?
32. How long does a licensee have to replace
a qualifying person?
33. What happens if a new qualifying person The license is automatically terminated.
is not secured in time?
34. What must accompany a license applica- Required fees and a completed form.
tion?
35. What are some key documents required Workers' comp certificate, liability insurance,
with the application? unemployment insurance account, and busi-
ness ownership details.
36. Who must take and pass an exam? Each qualifying person.
37. What areas must the exam cover? Technical terms, reference materials, business
management, and state laws.
38. What are common reasons for enforce- Fraud, incomplete applications, license viola-
ment or sanctions by the commissioner? tions, failing to supervise, untrustworthiness,
misuse of funds.
39. Can lien waivers or forged documents Yes.
result in sanctions?
40. What is the penalty for violating a com- Gross misdemeanor.
missioner's order?
41. Can an unlicensed contractor file a lien? No. The lien is void.
