How to Qualify as a FORTIFIED Contractor

IBHS requires additional verification BEFORE taking this training and passing the exam.

  • Read the Roofing Contractor Handbook

  • Proof of an approved roofing certification (such as, GAF Factory Certified Roofer, Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Malarkey Certified Residential Contractor etc.)

  • A valid state issued Contractor license (if applicable in your state) or a business license and;

  • Proof of a minimum of 7 years in business and verification of $1,000,000 in general liability, and valid Workers' Compensation coverage

All course registrations expire after 30 days

FORTIFIED Roof™ Certification Exam

A certified FORTIFIED Roofing Contractor must have at least one employee who has successfully completed the FORTIFIED Wise™ Roofing Contractor Training Course and received a passing grade on the examination.

Following completion of the training course, certification candidates will take an online assessment examination. Candidates will have 3 hours in which to complete the examination and must answer at least 85% of the questions correctly to pass. Three attempts are permitted within 30 days of exam registration.

If You Fail a Certification Exam

Candidates who fail the certification exam in all three attempts and want to continue with the certification process are required to re-take the FORTIFIED Wise™ course and examination. The candidate is required to pay all appropriate fees.

If a candidate still does not pass after taking the class and the exam twice, the candidate must wait 6 months before retaking the course and the exam. The candidate must again pay all appropriate fees.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    FORTIFIED Roofing Contractor Training Overview

    • FORTIFIED Roofing Contractor Training Overview
  • 2

    Why Resilience Matters

    • Why Resilience Matters
  • 3

    FORTIFIED Home™ Program Overview

    • Overview of the FORTIFIED Home™ Program
  • 4

    FORTIFIED Home™ Designation Process

    • FORTIFIED Home™ Designation Process
  • 5

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Eligibility Requirements
  • 6

    Design Pressure Requirements

    • Design Pressure Requirements
  • 7

    FORTIFIED Roof Requirements

    • FORTIFIED Roof Designation

    • The Roof Deck

    • Sealed Roof Deck

    • Drip Edge

    • Steep-Slope Roof Coverings: Asphalt Shingles

    • Steep-Slope Roof Coverings: Clay and Concrete Tile

    • Steep-Slope Roof Coverings: Metal Roof Systems

    • Low-Slope Roof Coverings

    • Attic Vents and Covers

    • Photovoltaic Systems

    • Hail Requirements
  • 8

    Documenting FORTIFIED Projects

    • Roofing Compliance Form

    • FORTIFIED Home™ Redesignations

    • FORTIFIED Documentation Best Practices
  • 9

    FORTIFIED Roofing Contractor Training Wrap-up

    • Roofing Contractor Training Wrap-up
  • 10

    Course Survey

    • Post Course Survey