General Engineering County License (Prov©)

The scope of work of a general engineering contractor is unlimited in the engineering trade field, except that his work in connection with utilities shall be considered to stop at a point five (5) feet from a building not specifically constructed for the purpose of pumping or processing pipeline products. General engineering contractors must subcontract plumbing, electrical, mechanical work.

General Engineering Classes

Trade and Business: General Engineering Exams

General Engineering Exam

Number of Questions: 100
Time Allowed (hours): 4
Available in Spanish: Yes
Subject involved:
- Sitework and Soils 15
- Excavating, Grading, & Dredging 15
- Foundations & Piling 12
- Concrete 10
- Structures 5
- Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems 5
- Utilities and Piping 10
- Asphalt Paving 10
- Estimating and Plan Reading 12
- Safety 6

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:
- Business Organization 2
- Licensing 3
- Lien laws 2
- Tax Laws 5
- Safety OSHA 3
- Labor Laws 8
- Contract Management 9
- Project Management 6
- Estimating & Bidding 4
- Financial Management 5
- Risk Management 3

Complete List of Books General Engineering License

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