Building Contractor (GITS©) For Hernando County (Florida)

Building Contractor means a contractor whose services are limited to construction of commercial buildings and single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling residential buildings, which commercial or residential buildings do not exceed three (3) stories in height, and accessory use structures in connection therewith, or a contractor whose services 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.

Courses For Building Contractor (GITS©)

Building Contractor License Exams

Building Exam

Exam: GBE1Ah
Testing Method: Open book
Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
Hours Alloted: 3h
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Number of questions: 80
Subjects Involved:
- Safety
- Estimating and Plan Reading
- Concrete
- Concrete Reinforcement
- Roofing
- Structural Steel
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Foundations
- Site work
- Drywall
- Concrete Formwork
- Acoustical Ceilings
- Metal Lightweight Framing
- Associated Trades

Business Procedures Exam

Exam: AAE2Ah
Testing Method: Open Book
Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
Hours Allotted: 2h
Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
Number of questions: 50
Subjects Involved:
- Insurance Laws
- Tax Laws
- Safety
- Management
- Lien Laws
- Employment Laws
- General Accounting

Building Bookset

The books set includes all required references for both the Building 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.