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

    Overview and Study Materials

    • Overview of the FORTIFIED Roof Training Program

    • Downloads - Study Guide Materials
  • 2

    Why Resilience Matters

    • Why Resilience Matters
  • 3

    FORTIFIED Home™ Process and Requirements

    • FORTIFIED Home™ Overview

    • FORTIFIED Home™ Designation Process

    • FORTIFIED Home™ Eligibility Requirements

    • FORTIFIED Home™ Design Pressure Requirements
  • 4

    FORTIFIED Roof­™ Designation

    • FORTIFIED Home™ Roof Designation
  • 5

    FORTIFIED Roof: Steep-Slope Roof Coverings

    • FORTIFIED Roof™ - Asphalt Shingles

    • FORTIFIED Roof™ - Clay & Concrete Tile

    • FORTIFIED Roof™ - Metal Roof Systems
  • 6

    FORTIFIED Roof: The Roof Deck

    • FORTIFIED Roof™ - The Roof Deck

    • FORTIFIED Roof - Sealed Roof Deck
  • 7

    FORTIFIED Roof: Low-Slope Roof Coverings

    • FORTIFIED Roof™ - Low Slope Roof Coverings
  • 8

    FORTIFIED Roof: Drip Edge

    • FORTIFIED Roof™ - Drip Edge
  • 9

    FORTIFIED Roof: Attic Vents and Covers

    • FORTIFIED Roof™ - Attic Vents and Covers
  • 10

    FORTIFIED Roof: Photovoltaic Systems

    • FORTIFIED Roof™ - Photovoltaic Systems
  • 11

    Hail Requirements

    • FORTIFIED Roof™ Hail Requirements
  • 12

    Roofing Compliance Form

    • The Roofing Compliance Form
  • 13

    Documenting FORTIFIED

    • Documentation Best Practices
  • 14

    Review and Next Steps

    • Course Review & Next Steps
  • 15

    Course Survey

    • Post Course Survey