Alaska Construction Contractors License Exam Prep Courses

A general contractor may not undertake the construction or alteration, or submit a bid to undertake the construction or alteration, of a privately owned residential structure of one to four units or advertise or publicly represent that the general contractor may undertake work of this type in the state without a residential contractor endorsement.

• Licensees must possess a valid state of Alaska business license which is issued separately for $50 per year.
• Requirement to show proof of insurance: Property damage- $20,000, Injury/Death to one- $50,000, Injury/Death to more than one- $100,000
• $20,000 Surety Bond
• Worker’s Comp Insurance

Department of Community and Economic Development Division of Occupational Licensing Contractor Registration Section
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811
(907) 465-2550

Application fee- $300

Registration fee- $235

If you need assistance with the application process, @ Home Prep- a division of Stautzenberger College can help you by saving you time and money. With our years of experience, we can quickly and accurately submit your application to your state.

• 100 questions, 240 minutes
• A score of 70% to pass
• Exam fee is $150
• Topics include: Carpentry, finishes, concrete, thermal and moisture protection, masonry, safety, doors and windows, equipment and tools, metals, sitework, building code and inspection, general plan reading
• The exam is given by PSI, 800-733-9267

The following references are used on the examination. These references may be purchased from our online contractor’s bookstore. Your references are permitted to be tabbed and highlighted.

• Alaska Centralized Regulations
• Alaska Centralized Statutes
• Alaska Construction Contractor Statutes and Regulations
• ANSI/AWC NDS-2018 Wood Design Standards
• ANSI/AF&PA SDPWS 2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) Standard
• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2018
• Northern Comfort: Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques, 2016 Edition

The following reference are NOT allowed in the exam

• BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling and Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
• Carpentry and Building Construction
• Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete
• Modern Masonry
• Roofing Construction and Estimating

We currently do not offer any training for this exam. Books can be purchased from our online bookstore.

Applicants are required to complete 16 hours of continuing education.

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