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Key Facts: VA FIC QI Exam

USD 85

PSI QI Specialty Fee

DPOR Board for Contractors / PSI Specialty CIB

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PSI Specialty CIB

FIC

Official Specialty Abbreviation

18VAC50-22-30

QI exam required

Technical Examination

DPOR A501-27EXINFO 09/01/2025

Virginia Farm Improvement Contracting Qualified Individual Examination is the official DPOR/PSI specialty exam for the FIC specialty (18VAC50-22-30). PSI fee is USD 85. Official item count is on the PSI specialty outline.

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1Under 18VAC50-22-30, what work does Virginia farm improvement contracting (FIC) authorize?
A.Installation, repair, or improvement of a nonresidential farm building or structure, a nonresidential farm accessory-use structure, or additions thereto
B.Construction of any dwelling, townhouse, or farmhouse on agriculturally zoned land
C.Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas fitting in any farm or residential building
D.New commercial warehouses and retail stores that are not related to farming operations
Explanation: 18VAC50-22-30 defines FIC as installation, repair, or improvement of a nonresidential farm building or structure, or a nonresidential farm accessory-use structure, or additions thereto. The specialty is limited to nonresidential farm work. It does not authorize dwellings or the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas-fitting trades.
2Which functions does 18VAC50-22-30 say the FIC specialty does not provide?
A.Roofing, siding, and concrete on a nonresidential farm building
B.Framing, doors, and slab work on a farm accessory structure
C.Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting functions
D.Repair of an existing nonresidential farm equipment shed
Explanation: 18VAC50-22-30 states that the FIC specialty does not provide for any electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting functions. Those trades require the matching contractor classification or specialty, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors also need a master tradesman license. Building-shell work such as framing, roofing, siding, and slabs on a qualifying farm structure is inside FIC.
3Besides an FIC specialty, which Virginia contractor classifications also provide farm improvement contracting functions under 18VAC50-22-30?
A.Only the highway/heavy (H/H) classification
B.The commercial building contractor (CBC) and residential building contractor (RBC) classifications
C.Only the home improvement contracting (HIC) specialty
D.Only electrical (ELE) and plumbing (PLB) classifications
Explanation: 18VAC50-22-30 states that the CBC and RBC classifications also provide for the FIC function. HIC is limited to dwellings and townhouses as defined in the USBC. Electrical and plumbing classifications cover those trades, which FIC itself does not include.
4A client asks an FIC contractor to build a new farmhouse dwelling on a working farm. What is the correct licensing analysis?
A.FIC covers the house because it is located on property where farming operations take place
B.FIC covers the house if the contract is under the Class C monetary limit
C.FIC covers only the kitchen and baths; a tradesman license is enough for the rest
D.FIC does not authorize the dwelling; residential work requires the correct residential classification or specialty
Explanation: FIC is limited to nonresidential farm buildings, farm accessory-use structures, and additions thereto. A farmhouse is used for residential purposes, so it is outside FIC even when it sits on a working farm. License class (A, B, or C) only sets monetary limits; it does not expand FIC into dwellings.
5An FIC firm is hired to erect a nonresidential hay barn and the owner also wants the barn wired for lights and receptacles. What may the FIC firm do?
A.Perform the building work and the electrical work because both are on a farm structure
B.Perform the building work and hire any unlicensed helper to pull the branch circuits
C.Perform the building-shell work but not the electrical work; electrical requires the ELE classification
D.Perform the electrical work if the farm building is USBC-exempt
Explanation: FIC authorizes installation, repair, or improvement of the nonresidential farm building itself. 18VAC50-22-30 does not provide electrical functions, so wiring lights and receptacles requires a properly licensed electrical contractor. A USBC farm-building exemption from local building-code permits does not waive Board for Contractors licensing.
6Which of the following is outside FIC and requires an HVAC classification?
A.Installing a manufactured ridge vent and eave soffit openings on a farm shop
B.Setting a packaged heat pump and refrigerant lines to condition a farm office
C.Framing sidewall curtain openings for natural livestock ventilation
D.Installing a cupola as a passive exhaust opening on a hay barn
Explanation: Installing HVAC equipment such as a heat pump and refrigerant lines is an HVAC function. 18VAC50-22-30 says FIC does not provide HVAC functions. Passive building openings — ridge vents, soffits, curtain openings, and cupolas — are building components, not HVAC contracting.
7Under Code of Virginia § 36-97, which building on a working farm can meet the definition of a farm building or structure?
A.A dwelling used as the farm family's primary residence
B.A hotel built on farmland for overnight guests unrelated to the farm
C.A nonresidential building used primarily for farm-office uses relating to the farm operations
D.A public restaurant licensed by the Board of Health and operated on the farm
Explanation: § 36-97 defines a farm building or structure as a building not used for residential purposes, located on property where farming operations take place, and used primarily for listed farm uses. Those uses include business or office uses relating to the farm operations, as well as storage, animal sheltering, and farm-equipment use. Dwellings are excluded by the 'not used for residential purposes' limit.
8A locality tells an owner that a qualifying farm equipment shed is exempt from the Virginia USBC. Does that exemption allow an unlicensed person to contract for the shed if the contract is over USD 1,000?
A.Yes, because USBC-exempt buildings need no contractor license
B.Yes, if the owner signs a farm-structure affidavit
C.No. Contractor licensing under Title 54.1 is separate from the USBC farm-building exemption
D.No, but only because electrical work is always included in a shed contract
Explanation: § 36-99 and USBC 102.3 exempt qualifying farm buildings from the Building Code, with stated exceptions. Board for Contractors licensing is a different statute. Contracting for construction over the statutory threshold still requires the correct class and classification or specialty, including FIC, CBC, or RBC for this work.
9Which farm building is not exempt from the Virginia USBC under § 36-99?
A.A nonresidential hay barn used only to store hay produced on the farm
B.A loafing shed used only to shelter agricultural animals
C.A farm shop used only to maintain farm machinery
D.A building or portion of a building on a farm that is operated as a restaurant licensed by the Board of Health
Explanation: § 36-99 exempts farm buildings and structures from the Building Code except a building or portion located on a farm that is operated as a restaurant defined in § 35.1-1 and licensed by the Board of Health. Qualifying hay barns, animal shelters, and farm shops remain in the exemption if they meet § 36-97.
10For a qualifying agritourism farm building where the public is invited, § 36-99 requires which posted notice?
A.A 12-inch by 12-inch occupancy-load certificate issued by the local fire official
B.A sign no smaller than 24 inches by 36 inches, with clearly legible black letters at least 1 inch high, stating the building is exempt from the USBC and to be alert to exits
C.A neon exit sign meeting the International Building Code means-of-egress chapter
D.No sign is required if portable fire extinguishers are installed
Explanation: § 36-99 requires specified agritourism farm buildings to have portable fire extinguishers, a simple written emergency plan, and a posted sign. The sign must be no smaller than 24 inches by 36 inches, with clearly legible black letters at least 1 inch high, stating that the building is exempt from the USBC and to be alert to exits. The extinguisher requirement does not replace the sign.

About the VA FIC QI Exam

The Virginia Farm Improvement Contracting Qualified Individual Examination is the official PSI technical examination for the FIC specialty. 18VAC50-22-30 defines the specialty as installation, repair, or improvement of a nonresidential farm building or structure, or nonresidential farm accessory-use structure, or additions thereto. FIC does not provide electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting functions. The PSI specialty examination fee is USD 85. The examination is open book. Official scored item count, time, and passing score appear on the PSI specialty content outline. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. It does not replace required trade experience, pre-license education, board approval, or the official examination.

Assessment

Computer-based open-book multiple-choice Qualified Individual examination for the FIC specialty. Official 18VAC50-22-30 scope: installation, repair, or improvement of a nonresidential farm building or structure, or nonresidential farm accessory-use structure, or additions thereto. FIC does not provide electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting functions.

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

70% (28 of 40 correct)

Exam Fee

USD 85 (PSI Services (for the Virginia Board for Contractors / DPOR))

VA FIC QI Exam Content Outline

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FIC Scope

FIC Scope within the official FIC specialty definition

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Post-Frame and Farm Buildings

Post-Frame and Farm Buildings within the official FIC specialty definition

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Foundations and Slabs

Foundations and Slabs within the official FIC specialty definition

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Farm Envelope

Farm Envelope within the official FIC specialty definition

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Jobsite Safety

Jobsite Safety within the official FIC specialty definition

How to Pass the VA FIC QI Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% (28 of 40 correct)
  • Assessment: Computer-based open-book multiple-choice Qualified Individual examination for the FIC specialty. Official 18VAC50-22-30 scope: installation, repair, or improvement of a nonresidential farm building or structure, or nonresidential farm accessory-use structure, or additions thereto. FIC does not provide electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting functions.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Exam fee: USD 85

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

VA FIC QI Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the official 18VAC50-22-30 FIC specialty definition
2Use the PSI specialty content outline and listed references
3Permanent tabs are allowed in listed code books; study guides are not permitted in the PSI center
4This bank is an English-language MCQ study aid, not an official PSI form

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Virginia FIC Qualified Individual exam?

The DPOR-approved PSI specialty content outline lists 40 scored questions, 90 minutes, and a minimum passing score of 70% (28 of 40 correct). PSI may also administer 5 to 10 unscored experimental items. Those numbers are published on the individual specialty content outline linked from the Contractor Specialty Examination CIB, not in the main bulletin.

How much does the Virginia FIC QI exam cost?

PSI charges USD 85 for a Qualified Individual specialty examination (DPOR Board for Contractors page and PSI Specialty CIB).

What work does a Virginia FIC specialty cover?

18VAC50-22-30 defines this specialty as installation, repair, or improvement of a nonresidential farm building or structure, or nonresidential farm accessory-use structure, or additions thereto. FIC does not provide electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting functions.

Is this practice bank the official PSI exam?

No. This is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation. It is not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for the PSI examination or required field experience.