Secondary Utility License (GITS) | Broward

Secondary Utility & Excavation Contractor (Outside of Publicly-Maintained Right-Of-way)--Class "1A-B." The scope of work of a Class "1A-B" engineered utility system builder shall include and be limited to the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, alteration, extension, and excavation for water and waste water piping systems, storm and drainage systems, being limited to soakage pits and drywells and appurtenances incidental thereto (manholes, conflict structures, catch basins, etc.), outside an improved publicly-maintained right-of-way or, if incidental and related to, within the publicly- maintained right-of-way, in compliance with the building code and other applicable codes and regulations. The work of a Class "1A-B" engineered utility system builder shall stop at a point five (5) feet from a building or other structure. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "1A-B" engineered utility system builder by the board, the applicant shall have at least four (4) years of practical experience in the class.

Exams For Secondary Utility License

Secondary Utility & Excavation Contractor--Class 1A-B Exam

• Exam REE1B
• Testing Method: Open book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 2h
• Passing Score: 70%
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice.
• Number of questions: 50
Subjects Involved:
• Safety OSHA
• General Knowledge
• Broward Minimum Right-of-Way Standards
• Concrete Pipe Installation
• Ductile Pipe Installation
• Design Elevations

Business Procedures Exam

• Exam AAE2B
• Testing Method: Open Book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 2h
• Passing Score: 70%
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice.
• Number of questions: 50
Subjects Involved:
• Insurance Laws
• Tax Laws
• Safety
• Management
• Lien Laws
• Employment Laws
• General Accounting
• Chapter 9

Courses For Secondary Utility and Excavation

• Broward County (Florida) Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Broward County (Florida) Business Procedures (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrollment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  $240.00

  $240.00

Books Set For Secondary Utility License

The books set includes all required references for both the Secondary Utility & Excavation Contractor--Class 1A-B and Business Procedures exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

Secondary Utility & Excavation Contractor--Class 1A-B Books

Broward County Code Chapter-9 Contractors and OSHA are required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Broward County Code, Chapter 9 - Contractors

  The purpose of this reference (Broward Ch 9) is to provide a uniform central system for the examination, certification, and regulation of all individuals or business organizations who are engaged in, or who intend or desire to engage in, the trades and occupations of: (1)Plumbing and specialty plumbing contractors; (2)Electrical and specialty electrical contractors; (3)General and specialty building contractors; (4)Mechanical and specialty mechanical contractors; (5)Liquefied petroleum gas contractors; and (6)Engineering and specialty engineering contractors. This reference must be used by all contractors trying to get a Broward County Contractor license during their contractor exams. It is highly recommended that contractors carefully study this particular reference during their exam prep process. Number of Pages: 128 Product Dimensions: 11" x 8.5" x 1/4" Weight: 0.8 Lbs

  $22.88

  $22.88

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  Minimum Standards Applicable to Public Rights of Way Under Broward County Jurisdiction

  The intent of the “Minimum Standards” is to provide for the safe and orderly use and development of public right-of-way under Broward County jurisdiction.

  $27.71

  $27.71

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $29.87

  $29.87

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe

  The Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe is an important reference used by Underground Utilities and Excavation Contractors in Florida.

  $24.58

  $24.58

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  Excavation and Grading Handbook

  Excavation and Grading Handbook is an important reference for excavation contractors, specially those testing in Florida for a county license in said trade.

  $44.23

  $44.23

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation

  Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation is a popular book among underground utilities & excavation contractors and civil designers. In Florida this book is used for Underground Utility Contractor testing.

  $16.78

  $16.78

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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Business Procedures Books

Broward County Code Chapter-9 Contractors and OSHA are required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Contractor's Business Procedures Reference Manual

  This book includes many of the aspects of operating a business related to the construction industry and shows everything there is to know about the proper way to file taxes; what insurance to carry; how to manage daily accounts, and how, when, and why to file a paperwork for a lien.

  $69.43

  $69.43

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  Broward County Code, Chapter 9 - Contractors

  The purpose of this reference (Broward Ch 9) is to provide a uniform central system for the examination, certification, and regulation of all individuals or business organizations who are engaged in, or who intend or desire to engage in, the trades and occupations of: (1)Plumbing and specialty plumbing contractors; (2)Electrical and specialty electrical contractors; (3)General and specialty building contractors; (4)Mechanical and specialty mechanical contractors; (5)Liquefied petroleum gas contractors; and (6)Engineering and specialty engineering contractors. This reference must be used by all contractors trying to get a Broward County Contractor license during their contractor exams. It is highly recommended that contractors carefully study this particular reference during their exam prep process. Number of Pages: 128 Product Dimensions: 11" x 8.5" x 1/4" Weight: 0.8 Lbs

  $22.88

  $22.88

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
• 

  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $29.87

  $29.87

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity: