Florida Specialty Structure Contractor License

Florida Specialty Structure contractors can legally engage in contracting involving the following type of work:

• Fabric Coverings on:
  • Screened porches
  • Screened enclosures
  • Metal substructures
  • Preformed panel-post and Beam roofs
  • Pool enclosures
  • Manufactured housing roof-overs
  • Acrylic or Vinyl panel window enclosures
  • Aluminum and vinyl fences
  • Replacement or Installation of windstorm protective devices
  • Residential glass window and Door enclosures
  • Guardrails
  • Handrails
  • Sunrooms
  • Fascia
  • Siding
  • Soffit
  • Gutters
  • Single story self-contained aluminum utility storage structures (cannot exceed 720 sq. foot)
• The Specialty Structure License limited scope does not include:
  • Alterations to the structural integrity of the building including but not limited to:
    • Load bearing walls and Foundations
    • Lintels
    • Roof trusses

Except for Impact resistant glazing, the replacement or installation of windstorm protective devices shall be unlimited.

How to Get a Specialty Structure Contractor's License in Florida

1. Be 18 years of age.
2. Pass all parts of the exam(s) (within four years of the first attempt).
   If an applicant has a Bachelor's degree in building construction or a related field, as well as a 3.0 GPA or higher, the applicant is only required to take the business exam.
3. Pay the fee for the Application.
4. Complete the application form using the Online Services, or the Printable Application.
5. Be of good moral character.
6. Obtain worker's compensation and general liability coverage.
7. Demonstrate financial responsibility by submitting a Credit Report:
   • 660 FICO credit score or higher (applicant must submit a bond or irrevocable letter of credit if below 660 - FICO derived).
   • If FICO score is less than 660, the applicant must take a 14-hour financial responsibility course.
   • If applicable, provide proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and bankruptcy discharge.
8. Background check with Electronic Fingerprints.
9. Obtain public liability and property damage insurance.
   • Obtain workers' compensation or exemption from workers compensation insurance within 30 days of issuance of their license.
10. Satisfy one of the experience requirements set forth by the CILB:
    • A combination of Experience and Education
      • One year proved experience that applies to the category for which you are applying and a four-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to 3 yrs. experience), or
      • No less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses, and One year of experience as a foreman, or
      • Two years of credits from accredited college-level courses, one year experience as a foreman, and One year experience as a worker, or
      • One year of experience as a foreman, one year of credits from accredited college-level courses, and two years of experience as a worker, or
      • Four years of experience as a foreman or worker of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.
      • The board expects the applicant to have experience in the following areas of the Specialty Structure trade:
        • Foundations
          • Excavating
          • Laying Out
          • Forming, and
          • Placing Concrete Slabs, OR
          • Excavating, and
          • Laying Out
          • Forming, and
          • Placing Pier-type Post Footings
        • Wall Sections
          • Screen Walls
          • Framed Solid Panel Walls
          • Screen and Storm Doors
          • Composite Metal Panel Walls
        • Roof Sections
          • Screen Roofs
        • Windows
          • Vinyl Windows, or
          • Glass Windows
        • Wall Sections (additional)
          • Corner Cables
          • Rigid Bracing
        • Other (additional)
          • Siding
          • Soffit
          • Fascias
          • Gutters
          • Downspouts
    • Military Service
      Note: As part of the application applicant must submit the Fee Waiver and Military Service Verification for licensure
      • One year of experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and three years of military service.
      • One year of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, one year of experience as a foreman, and two years of military service.
      • Two years of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and one year of military service.
11. Pass the Specialty Structure and Business & Finance exams.(sign up for the exams)
12. Submit the complete Specialty Structure application form to:
    Department of Business and Professional Regulation
    2601 Blair Stone Road
    Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Exams

Florida Specialty Structure Contractors must pass two exams prior to obtaining their license. Do not sign up to take your exams until you obtain your books and begin studying for them!

Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Classes

You can sign up for your classes at any time and receive access to lecture videos, practice questions, tabbing and highlighting instructions, as well as to step-by-step explanations on how to solve typical Specialty Structure Contractor Exam Problems. The Specialty Structure Contractor Classes prepare you for the trade and business exams. You can also attend live online classes as needed. All live refresher online classes are on Saturdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (ET). Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Testing Schedule. You must pass all exams before applying for the Specialty Structure Contractor’s License in Florida. To sign up for the Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Classes, simply click on the "enroll" button below and checkout; this will allow you to receive immediate access to the online Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Classes. All students have access for an unlimited amount of time (until passing all the Florida Specialty Structure Contractor exams needed to get the Specialty Structure License!). For a list of upcoming classes for the Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Exams click on the link within the course description below.

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Florida Specialty Structure Contractor Books

The set of books includes all required references for both the Specialty Structure and Business and Finance exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

List of Books for the Specialty Structure Contractor Trade Exams

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List of Books for the Business and Finance Exam

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