North Carolina General Contractor

Which state agency is responsible for licensing general contractors in North Carolina?

• ANorth Carolina Department of Commerce
• BNorth Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)
• CNorth Carolina Secretary of State
• DNorth Carolina Department of Labor

At what project value threshold is a general contractor license required in North Carolina?

• A$25,000 or more
• B$30,000 or more
• C$40,000 or more
• D$50,000 or more

What are the main license classifications for general contractors in North Carolina?

• AClass A, B, C, and D
• BBuilding, Residential, Highway, Public Utilities, and Specialty
• CCommercial and Residential only
• DLimited, Standard, and Unlimited

What are the three license limitation tiers in North Carolina for general contractors?

• ASmall, Medium, and Large
• BLimited, Intermediate, and Unlimited
• CBasic, Standard, and Premium
• DClass I, II, and III

Does North Carolina accept the NASCLA exam for general contractor licensing?

• ANo, North Carolina has its own exam only
• BYes, for the Building classification only
• CYes, for all classifications
• DOnly for out-of-state applicants

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a North Carolina general contractor license?

• A16 years old
• B18 years old
• C21 years old
• D25 years old

What continuing education requirement must North Carolina general contractors meet annually?

• A4 hours per year
• B8 hours per year, including a 2-hour mandatory course
• C16 hours per year
• DNo continuing education is required

Under North Carolina GS Chapter 87, what is a 'qualifier' or 'qualifying party'?

• AAny employee of the construction company
• BThe individual who passes the examination on behalf of the license applicant
• CThe project architect
• DThe building inspector assigned to the project

What does the North Carolina contractor exam test regarding the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act?

• ANothing related to environmental law
• BThe applicant's knowledge of requirements under Article 4 of Chapter 113A of the General…
• COnly how to dispose of sediment
• DFederal EPA compliance only

What areas does the North Carolina general contractor exam cover?

• AOnly building codes
• BPlan reading, NC State Building Code, cost estimating, construction ethics, lien law, and…
• COnly financial management
• DOnly safety regulations

When is workers' compensation insurance required for contractors in North Carolina?

• AFor all contractors regardless of employees
• BFor businesses with three or more employees
• CFor businesses with five or more employees
• DOnly for contractors working on public projects

North Carolina has two types of mechanics liens. What are they?

• AVoluntary liens and involuntary liens
• BLiens on Real Property and Liens on Funds
• CFederal liens and state liens
• DTax liens and judgment liens

What is a 'lien agent' under North Carolina construction lien law?

• AA government employee who files liens
• BA designated entity that receives and tracks lien notices on a construction project
• CThe general contractor's attorney
• DAn insurance agent who handles lien claims

What is the Building Contractor classification in North Carolina?

• AOnly residential construction
• BPrivate, public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings of all types
• COnly commercial buildings over $1 million
• DOnly public construction projects

What is the Residential Contractor classification in North Carolina?

• AAny general contractor who builds any type of building
• BA general contractor constructing only residences conforming to the NC Residential Code
• CA contractor who renovates commercial buildings into residences
• DA contractor who only builds apartments