Building B Contractor License (GITS©) | Charlotte County

“Building Contractor” means a contractor whose services are limited to construction of commercial and single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling residential buildings, which commercial or residential buildings do not exceed three stories in height, and accessory use structures in connection therewith or a contractor whose service are limited to remodeling, repair, or improvement of any size building if the services do not affect the structural members of the building. As regulated under Florida Statute, a person who has passed a competency examination as a Building Contractor may perform these or related tasks or may supervise persons in his employ in the execution of these tasks.

Building "B" Contractor Courses

Exams For Building "B" (Trade and Business)

Building "B" Exam

Number of Questions: 80
Time Allowed (hours): 3
Subject involved:
- Safety 8
- Estimating and Plan Reading 16
- Concrete 7
- Concrete Reinforcement 4
- Roofing 5
- Structural Steel 3
- Masonry 6
- Carpentry 7
- Foundations 3
- Site work 3
- Drywall 3
- Concrete Formwork 7
- Acoustical Ceilings 3
- Metal Lightweight Framing 2
- Associated Trades 3

Business and Law Exam

This exams tests candidate's knowledge of payroll taxes, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, lien laws and other laws or subjects that will affect their daily operations as contractors. All contractors need to take and pass this exam.

Number of Questions: 50
Time Allowed (hours): 2
Subject involved:
- Insurance Laws 10
- Tax Laws 10
- Safety 6
- Management 4
- Lien Laws 8
- Employment Laws 4
- General Accounting 8

Full Bookset For Building "B" Contractor License

The book set includes all required references for both the Building "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.