Class A General Building License(GITS) | Broward

Class "A": The scope of work of a Class "A" general building contractor is unlimited as to the type of construction work that may be performed and shall include the construction, repair, alteration, remodeling, addition to, subtraction from, improvement, and demolition of any building or structure, including related improvements to real estate, and excluding electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and liquefied petroleum gas work relating thereto. A Class "A" general building contractor is unlimited as to the height, area, and complexity of a building, structure, or related real property improvements. A Class "A" general building contractor is authorized to perform the work of all the building contractor and specialty building contractor categories and classes. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "A" general building contractor by the board, the applicant shall have at least six (6) years of practical building construction trade experience.

Class A General Building Exams

General Building (Class "A") Exam

  • Exam GAE1B
  • Testing Method: Open book
  • Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
  • Hours Alloted: 3h
  • Passing Score: 70%
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice.
  • Number of questions: 80
  • Subjects Involved:
  • Safety
  • Estimating and Plan Reading
  • Sitework
  • Concrete
  • Concrete Formwork
  • Concrete Reinforcement
  • Masonry
  • Structural Steel
  • Carpentry
  • Roofing
  • Associated Trades

Business and Finance 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 General Building(Class A)

Books Set For Class A General Building

The books set includes all required references for both the Class "A" General Building (General) 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.

BROWARD COUNTY (FLORIDA) CLASS "A" GENERAL BUILDING (GENERAL) (GITS) - SET DE LIBROS SIN TABS INCLUYE TODOS LOS LIBROS PARA EXAMEN TECNICO Y ADMINISTRATIVO

Sales price: $1,275.34

BROWARD COUNTY (FLORIDA) CLASS "A" GENERAL BUILDING (GENERAL) (GITS) - SET DE LIBROS CON TABS INCLUYE TODOS LOS LIBROS PARA EXAMEN TECNICO Y ADMINISTRATIVO

Sales price: $1,375.34

Class "A" General Building (General) Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

Business Procedures Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.