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Key Facts: FL General Contractor Exam
70%
Passing Score
State Board
3 exams
Required Exams
Florida DBPR
15.5 hrs
Total Exam Time
Florida DBPR
Endorsement
NASCLA
Florida DBPR
4 years
Experience Required
State Board
Florida general contractors must pass three separate open-book computer exams: Business & Finance (120 questions, 6.5 hours), Contract Administration (60 questions, 4.5 hours) and Project Management (60 questions, 4.5 hours). Each needs 70%.
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1In Florida, which state agency regulates and licenses general contractors?
2Florida Division I general contractors (General, Building, Residential) must pass how many state examinations?
3What are the two main types of Florida contractor licenses?
4Who administers the Florida State Construction Examination?
5How many scored questions are on the Florida General Contractor Contract Administration exam, and how much time is allowed?
6How many scored questions are on the Florida General Contractor Project Management exam?
7The Florida Business and Finance exam contains how many scored questions and how much time?
8Within what time period must a Florida candidate pass all parts of the contractor examination?
9Under Florida Statute Chapter 489, what is the penalty for operating as an unlicensed contractor?
10Under Florida's Construction Lien Law (Chapter 713), a contractor must serve a Notice to Owner within how many days of first providing labor or materials?
About the FL General Contractor Exam
Florida's Division I general contractor license requires three DBPR exams: Business & Finance (120 questions), Contract Administration (60) and Project Management (60). They cover business, accounting, lien and licensing law, contracts, permits, construction methods, OSHA safety and plan reading.
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Questions
240 questions
Time Limit
6.5 + 4.5 + 4.5 hours (three exams)
Passing Score
70%
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Business & Finance: Establishing the Contracting Business
Business structures, licensure requirements, business plans, fixed assets and insurance
Business & Finance: Managing Administrative Duties
Overhead (FICA, FUTA, SUTA, workers' compensation), bids, purchasing, invoices and draws, safety program, insurance and contract management
Business & Finance: Managing Trade Operations
Scheduling (CPM, RFIs, submittals), OSHA records, purchasing materials and equipment, inventory
Business & Finance: Conducting Accounting Functions
Receivables, payables, cash flow, tax forms and returns, job costs, payroll, depreciation and financial statements
Business & Finance: Managing Human Resources
Hiring, employment and discrimination laws, HR policies and employee evaluation
Business & Finance: Complying with Government Regulations
Federal laws (OSHA, NPDES, tax, environmental) and Florida law: Chapters 455, 489 Part I and 713, rule 61G4, workers' compensation, continuing education
Contract Administration: Preconstruction Activities
Cost estimates and take-offs, bids (unit price and lump sum), square-foot estimating, liquidated damages and regulatory requirements
Contract Administration: Project Contracts
Contract types, general and supplemental conditions, lien law, Recovery Fund, Chapter 558, subcontracts, change orders, payments, retainage and closeout
Contract Administration: Obtaining Licenses, Permits and Approvals
Chapter 489 and 61G4 license scopes, permits, exemptions and inspections
Contract Administration: Construction Procedures and Operations
Schedules and CPM, submittals, lead times, subcontractor coordination, daily logs and safety meetings
Project Management: Construction Methods, Materials, Tools, and Equipment
Site layout, soils, earthwork, concrete, masonry, wood and metal framing, energy efficiency, finishes and heavy equipment
Project Management: Safety
OSHA standards (trenching, scaffolding, fall protection, formwork) and asbestos, lead paint, hazardous waste and mold
Project Management: Reading Plans and Specifications
Plans, sections, symbols, shop drawings and submittals, building codes and ADA requirements
Preparing for the FL General Contractor Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 240 questions
- Time limit: 6.5 + 4.5 + 4.5 hours (three exams)
- Exam / certification fees: $295 ($135 registration + $160 exam fees) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Florida general contractor exam cover?
Three exams. Business & Finance covers business organization, administration, trade operations, accounting, human resources and government regulations. Contract Administration covers preconstruction, contracts, licenses and permits, and construction procedures. Project Management covers construction methods, safety and plan reading.
What is the passing score for the FL GC exam?
A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the Florida general contractor licensing exam.
Does Florida accept the NASCLA exam?
Not in place of the exams for licensure by examination. Since March 10, 2019, general, building and residential applicants who passed the NASCLA exam, Florida's Business and Finance exam and an exam covering the Florida Building Code can apply for certification by endorsement on form CILB 10.
What experience is needed for a Florida contractor license?
Under s. 489.111, you need 4 years of active experience as a skilled worker or foreman (at least 1 year as a foreman), a 4-year degree in engineering, architecture or building construction plus 1 year of experience, or a set combination of college credit and experience.