Louisiana Residential Roofing Contractor Mastery Guide 200 Exam Questions & Answers for the 7-803 Trade Exam (2026/2027)

Louisiana Residential Roofing Contractor
Mastery Guide
200 Exam Questions & Answers for the 7-803
Trade Exam (2026/2027)

SECTION A: LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR LAW & LICENSING (Questions
1-35)
1. Effective January 1, 2026, a Louisiana residential roofing license is required
when the total project value exceeds:
 A) $5,000
 B) $7,000
 C) $7,500
 D) $10,000
Answer: C) $7,500
Rationale: Louisiana Revised Statutes §37:2156.4 requires any person performing
residential roofing work with a project value of $7,500 or more to hold a
Residential Roofing or Residential Construction classification effective January 1,
2026 .


2. Which organization issues and enforces residential contractor licenses in
Louisiana?
 A) Louisiana Workforce Commission
 B) Department of Revenue
 C) Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
 D) State Fire Marshal

,Answer: C) Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
Rationale: The LSLBC regulates licensing, renewals, discipline, and enforcement
for all contractors in Louisiana .


3. Advertising roofing services without displaying a license number is:
 A) Allowed if verbal
 B) Allowed for small jobs
 C) A violation subject to penalties
 D) Required only online
Answer: C) A violation subject to penalties
Rationale: License numbers must appear in all advertising to prevent consumer
fraud and ensure accountability .


4. How often must a Louisiana residential roofing license be renewed?
 A) Every two years
 B) Every five years
 C) Annually
 D) Monthly
Answer: C) Annually
Rationale: Louisiana contractor licenses require annual renewal to maintain active
status .


5. Contracts for roofing projects over $7,500 must be:
 A) Verbal
 B) Notarized

,  C) Written and signed
 D) Approved by the state
Answer: C) Written and signed
Rationale: Written contracts are legally required to protect both parties and
clearly define scope, costs, and timelines .


6. Who is responsible for obtaining required building permits for roofing
work?
 A) Homeowner
 B) Supplier
 C) Architect
 D) Licensed contractor
Answer: D) Licensed contractor
Rationale: Act 239 requires permitting for all roofing projects beginning August 1,
2025, and the contractor is responsible for obtaining permits .


7. What does Act 422 of the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session create?
 A) New tax credits for roof replacement
 B) The Residential Roofing license classification
 C) Mandatory insurance requirements
 D) New OSHA standards
Answer: B) The Residential Roofing license classification
Rationale: Act 422 creates the Residential Roofing license as a subclassification of
residential construction, effective January 1, 2026 .

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 A) January 1, 2025
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 B) August 1, 2025
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Rationale: Act 239 requires permitting and inspection of all roof construction and
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9. A contractor who begins work before obtaining a permit is subject to:
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 A) No penalty if work is completed properly
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 B) Permit extension
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 C) Fines and disciplinary action by LSLBC
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 D) Automatic license upgrade
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Rationale: Act 422 makes it a violation to begin work prior to permit issuance,
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subject to disciplinary action .
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10. Which license classifications are exempt from taking the Residential
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 A) No exemptions exist
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 B) Only Commercial Roofing
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 C) Residential Construction, Building Construction, and Commercial
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 D) Only Residential Construction
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