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Key Facts: GA General Contractor Exam
70%
Passing Score
State Board
50 + 115
Exam Questions
PSI bulletin
120 + 330 min
Exam Time
PSI bulletin
Required
NASCLA Exam
PSI bulletin
4 years
Experience Required
State Board
Georgia requires general contractors to pass the open-book Georgia Business & Law exam (50 questions, 120 minutes) and the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors (115 questions, 330 minutes), each with a 70% passing score.
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1In Georgia, which state agency is responsible for licensing general contractors?
2Georgia requires a contractor license for projects valued over what amount?
3How many license classifications does Georgia offer for general contractors?
4What minimum passing score is required on the Georgia contractor licensing examinations?
5How many examinations must a Georgia general contractor candidate pass?
6What is the cost of the Georgia Business and Law exam?
7What minimum experience is required for a Georgia General Contractor (unlimited) license?
8Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 43-41), the Georgia Business and Law exam is an open-book exam. Which materials are typically allowed?
9What is the minimum age requirement for a Georgia general contractor license?
10Under Georgia law, a General Contractor-Limited Tier license allows projects up to what contract amount?
About the GA General Contractor Exam
Georgia general contractors pass two PSI exams: the state Business & Law exam (50 questions) on licensing, estimating, finance, tax and labor law, lien law, contracts, risk and safety, and the NASCLA Commercial General Building exam (115 questions) on construction trade knowledge.
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Questions
165 questions
Time Limit
120 + 330 minutes (two exams)
Passing Score
70%
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Business & Law: Licensing Requirements
Georgia licensing law and rules for residential and general contractors
Business & Law: Estimating and Bidding
Estimates, take-offs and bids
Business & Law: Business Organization and Financial Management
Business structures, accounting and financial statements
Business & Law: Tax Laws
Payroll and business taxes
Business & Law: Labor Laws
Wage, hour and employment laws
Business & Law: Project Management and Lien Law
Scheduling, project controls and Georgia lien law
Business & Law: Contracts
Contract formation, changes and disputes
Business & Law: Risk Management
Insurance and bonds
Business & Law: Environmental and Safety
OSHA and environmental rules
NASCLA: General Requirements
Project requirements, safety and general conditions
NASCLA: Site Construction
Sitework, excavation and earthwork
NASCLA: Concrete
Concrete materials, forming and placement
NASCLA: Masonry
Masonry materials and construction
NASCLA: Metals
Structural steel, joists and metal deck
NASCLA: Wood
Wood framing and trusses
NASCLA: Thermal and Moisture Protection
Insulation, roofing and waterproofing
NASCLA: Doors, Windows, and Glazing
Openings and glazing
NASCLA: Finishes
Interior and exterior finishes
NASCLA: Mechanical and Plumbing Systems
Mechanical and plumbing systems for construction managers
NASCLA: Electrical Systems
Electrical systems for construction managers
NASCLA: Procurement and Contracting Requirements
Bidding, contracts, bonds and project administration
Preparing for the GA General Contractor Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 165 questions
- Time limit: 120 + 330 minutes (two exams)
- Exam / certification fees: $166 ($60 + $106 exam fees) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Georgia general contractor exam cover?
Two exams. Business & Law covers licensing, estimating and bidding, business and financial management, tax and labor laws, project management and lien law, contracts, risk management, and environmental and safety rules. The NASCLA exam covers general requirements, site construction, building trades and procurement and contracting.
What is the passing score for the GA GC exam?
A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the Georgia general contractor licensing exam.
Does Georgia accept the NASCLA exam?
Georgia requires it. General contractor candidates must pass the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors (115 questions, 330 minutes) as the trade exam, plus the Georgia Business & Law exam (50 questions, 120 minutes).
What experience is needed for a Georgia contractor license?
Under Rule 553-4-.01, you need a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or building construction plus 1 year of experience, 4 years of college credit and experience combined, or 4 years of construction experience with at least 2 as or for a general contractor. Applicants must be at least 21.