North Carolina Building Contractor License Exam Prep
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North Carolina Building Contractor License Exam Prep
A “General Contractor” license (Residential or Building construction) is required in North Carolina when the project exceeds $30,000. Applicants must submit a completed application to get pre-approval from the State Licensing Board to take the exam. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
What’s Included in Our Courses
Everything you need to pass your exam on the first try.
Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
Resources for the North Carolina Building Contractor License
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North Carolina Building Contractor License Exam Prep
$219.99A “General Contractor” license (Residential or Building construction) is required in North Carolina when the project exceeds $30,000. Applicants must submit a completed application to get pre-approval from the State Licensing Board to take the exam. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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North Carolina Building Contractor License Exam Prep Complete Package
$1,230.90A “General Contractor” license is required in North Carolina when the project exceeds $30,000. Applicants must submit a completed application to get pre-approval from the State Licensing Board to take the exam. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
Books and Tabs to use During the Exam
(Included in the Complete Package):
The following reference materials are allowed in the examination center:
- North Carolina OSHA
- North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code, 2018
- North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018
- ACI 530
- ACI 318
- Sports Field Design, Construction and Maintenance
- ICC A117.1-2017
- Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management- North Carolina General Contractors
- North Carolina Building Code Tab Pack
The following reference materials are NOT allowed in the examination center but will be on the exam:
- Carpentry and Building Construction
- Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders
- Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
- Training Manual for Un-Bonded Post-Tensioning
- Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures
- Roofing Construction & Estimating
- Modern Masonry
- Pipe and Excavation, Contracting
- The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
- BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
- North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4 Sedimentation Control, including the latest amendments pdf
- North Carolina General Statues Chapter 113A, Article 4 Sedimentation Population Control Act of 1973, including the latest amendments, Sections 113A-50 to 113A-67 pdf
- Law and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the state of North Carolina
Requirements To Obtain a North Carolina Building Contractor License
To obtain a license you must complete the Application for License to Practice General Contracting in the State of North Carolina which is available on the Boards website at www.nclbgc.org. The application must fully comply with all requirements established by the Board’s statutes and rules.
The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contactors requires applicants to:
- be at least 18 years old,
- possess good moral character, as determined by the Board
- provide evidence of financial responsibility, as determined by the Board
- submit the appropriate application fee
- Pass a North Carolina Classification Exam(s)
This course is made up of a detailed presentation that takes you through all the information you will need to pass the exam on your first try. The course takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented.
A “General Contractor” license is required in North Carolina when the project exceeds $30,000. Applicants must submit a completed application to get pre-approval from the State Licensing Board to take the exam. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.
- Purchase the Exam Prep Course — and then study!
- Pass the exam.
- Submit your application, licensing fee and proof of insurance.
Per the process conducted through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contactors, you must first send in your application. When you receive your eligibility letter, you must then pass your exams.
A general contractors license (residential or building construction) is required in North Carolina (NC) for projects that exceed $30,000. Any electrical, plumbing, and HVAC projects will also require a license.
General contractor licenses issued by the NCLBGC have a classification and a limitation. The license classification is the specific type of work that can be performed with the license.
The limitation references the maximum dollar amount of the projects for which the license is valid.
Limitations are as follows:
Limited License: Valid for individual projects up to $500,000 each.
Intermediate License: Valid for individual projects up to $1,000,000 each.
Unlimited License: Valid for individual projects of any size.
Applications can be obtained from the following boards:
- General Contractors by calling 1-919-571-4183
- Electricians by calling 1-919-733-9042
- Plumbing, HVAC, and fuel piping by calling 1-919-875-3612.
A “General Contractor” license is required in North Carolina when the project exceeds $30,000. Applicants must submit a completed application to get pre-approval from the State Licensing Board to take the exam.
All examinations other than Electrical can be scheduled through PSI by calling 1-800-733-9267. For electrical examinations, contact Promisor at 1-800-204-6231.
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The North Carolina Building Contractor License Exam Prep includes:
- Highlighting Guides
- Practice Exams
- Math and Calculations
- Study Tips
- Licensing Information
- Instructor Support
Our courses include highlighting guides which are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
Related Books and Materials for This Course
The following reference materials are allowed in the examination center:
- North Carolina OSHA
- North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code, 2018
- North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018
- ACI 530
- ACI 318
- Sports Field Design, Construction and Maintenance
- ICC A117.1-2017
- Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management- North Carolina General Contractors
The following reference materials are NOT allowed in the examination center but will be on the exam:
- Carpentry and Building Construction
- Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders
- Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
- Training Manual for Un-Bonded Post-Tensioning
- Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures
- Roofing Construction & Estimating
- Modern Masonry
- Pipe and Excavation, Contracting
- The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
- BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
- North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4 Sedimentation Control, including the latest amendments pdf
- North Carolina General Statues Chapter 113A, Article 4 Sedimentation Population Control Act of 1973, including the latest amendments, Sections 113A-50 to 113A-67 pdf
- Law and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the state of North Carolina
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