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Key Facts: VA Landscape Contractor Exam
3 Classes
License Tiers (A/B/C)
DPOR
$120K
Class A Project Threshold
18 VAC 50-22
8 hrs
Pre-License Education
DPOR
70%
Passing Score
PSI Services
100 ft
Bay Act RPA Buffer
Chesapeake Bay Act
(804) 367-8511
DPOR Contact
Virginia DPOR
Sample VA Landscape Contractor Practice Questions
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1Which Virginia state agency regulates landscape contractor licensing?
2What is the specialty designation for landscape work under Virginia's contractor licensing system?
3Virginia contractor licenses are divided into three classes. What is the project value limit for a Class C license?
4What is the project value range for a Virginia Class B contractor license?
5A Virginia Class A contractor license is required for single projects exceeding what value?
6How many years of experience must the Qualified Individual (QI) have for a Virginia Class A landscape contractor license?
7How many years of experience must the Qualified Individual have for a Virginia Class B landscape contractor license?
8What is the experience requirement for a Virginia Class C landscape contractor's Qualified Individual?
9What pre-license education must all Virginia contractor applicants complete?
10The Virginia contractor licensing exam is administered by which testing provider?
About the VA Landscape Contractor Exam
The Virginia Landscape Service Contractor (LSC) license is available under Class A, B, or C designations based on project value. Class A (over $120K projects) requires 5 years experience, Class B ($10K-$120K) requires 3 years, and Class C (under $10K) requires 1 year. All classes require 8 hours of pre-license education and the LSC trade exam. Class A and B also require the licensure exam. Topics include DPOR regulations, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, erosion control, VOSH safety, and landscape construction.
Exam sponsor: Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
50 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
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State Laws & Licensing
DPOR Board for Contractors, Class A/B/C requirements, QI experience (1/3/5 years), 8-hr pre-license education, LSC specialty scope, license fees, renewal
Contracts & Liens
Virginia mechanics' lien law (90-day filing, 6-month enforcement), prompt payment, contract types, change orders, retainage, liquidated damages
Safety & Environmental
VOSH standards, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (100-ft RPA buffer), ESC plans (2,500/10,000 sq ft thresholds), VSMP permits, pesticide certification
Trade Knowledge
Piedmont clay soil management, transition zone turfgrass, irrigation systems, grading and drainage, hardscape in freeze-thaw conditions, rain gardens
Business Management
Project estimating, labor burden rates, value engineering, scheduling, quality documentation, employee vs. contractor classification
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- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $35-85 (varies by portions) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia LSC contractor license?
The Landscape Service Contractor (LSC) specialty license covers excavation, clearing, grading, construction of landscape retaining walls, and landscaping timbers. It is available under Class A, B, or C based on project value.
What are the differences between Class A, B, and C licenses?
Class C: projects under $10K, 1 year QI experience, $235 fee. Class B: $10K-$120K projects, 3 years QI experience, $370 fee. Class A: over $120K projects, 5 years QI experience, $385 fee. Class A/B require a licensure exam; Class C does not.
What exams are required for the Virginia LSC license?
All classes require the LSC specialty trade exam administered by PSI. Class B also requires a two-part licensure exam (Virginia + General sections). Class A requires a three-part exam (Virginia + General + Advanced sections). Class C does not require the licensure exam.
What is the Qualified Individual (QI) requirement?
Every Virginia contractor must designate a QI who meets the experience requirements (1, 3, or 5 years for Class C, B, or A). The QI must be a bona fide employee working at least 30 hours per week, not a 1099 contractor.
How does the Chesapeake Bay Act affect landscape contractors?
The Bay Act requires 100-foot Resource Protection Area buffers near water bodies and stricter erosion controls. Landscape contractors working in Bay Act areas must comply with these additional environmental protection requirements.
What are Virginia's erosion and sediment control thresholds?
Virginia requires ESC plans for 2,500 sq ft of disturbance in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas, and 10,000 sq ft in other areas. The VSMP stormwater permit is required for disturbances of 1 acre or more.