Residential Building Contractor License | Palm Beach (GITS)

Residential Building Contractors are those whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, demolition, repair or improvement of one, two or three family unit residences not exceeding two stories in height and accessory use structures in connection therewith. A residential building contractor shall have the experience, knowledge and skill gained by not less than 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity under a general, building or residential contractor or education equivalent thereto, as defined in this section. A residential building contractor shall subcontract to a qualified contractor all work, which is the exclusive work of plumbing, electrical or HARV contractors, unless such contractor also holds a certificate of competency of the respective trade category. A residential building contractor may do, contract for and take out permits for installing room air conditioners, metal decking and siding, and for the work of any specialty contractor within the limits of work of a residential building contractor except that of air conditioning contractors, refrigeration contractors, or elevator contractors.

Classes for Residential Building

Residential Building Exams

Residential Building Exam

Exam: GCE1C
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:
- Concrete
- Concrete Reinforcement
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Drywall
- Safety
- Estimating and Plan Reading
- Foundations
- Sitework
- Roofing
- Associated Trades

Business Procedures Exam

Exam: AAE2C
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

Full Bookset For Residential Building

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