Nassau County | Building Contractor (GITS©)
Building contractors:Are those whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, demolition, repair, or improvement of commercial buildings and single or multiple dwelling residential buildings, neither to exceed three (3) stories in height, or thirty-six (36) feet, and accessory use structures in connection therewith, or those 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. A building contractor shall have the knowledge gained by not less than four (4) years experience in a supervisory capacity under a general contractor or have been a licensed residential building contractor for not less than one (1) year. A 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 building contractor may do, contract for and take out permits for installing room air conditioners, metal decking and siding, pile driving, telephone booths, curtain walls, window walls and for the work of any specialty contractor within the limits of work of a building contractor, except that of air conditioning contractors, plumbing contractors, electrical contractors, refrigeration contractors, roofing contractors except in compliance with Florida Statutes, Section 489.113(3)(b), and elevator contractors.
Courses For Building Contractor
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Nassau County (Florida) Building Contractor (GITS) Course
Course Description: Upon registration students obtain class material and a detailed introduction to the study program (same day you register!). Once the introduction has been completed, students receive access to class lectures which can be watched at any time; these lectures teach students how to solve typical exam questions. The student is also instructed on how to perform a series of exercises to develop an understanding of the distribution of information within the reference books. Tabbing of the books is conducted to help students find information faster within the books. Students are provided with hundreds of practice questions very similar to the ones found on the actual exams. As the students go through the program they have immediate access to professors who can assist them with any questions they might have; these professors are standing by morning, afternoon, and evening to answer any academic questions the students might have.
The courses are carefully structured so that each student can go through the material at his/her own pace, based on his/her unique schedule limitations, and study skills. Students remain in the program for as long as they need to, until all the exams required for licensure have been passed. The students also have access to in-person classroom-style refresher courses which are held all day Saturday and Sunday throughout the state at no extra charge to the student and without limitations. These refresher classes are not mandatory and the training can be completed successfully without attending them.
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$425.00$425.00 -
Nassau County (Florida) Business Procedures Contractor (GITS) Course
Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).
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$240.00$240.00
Building Exams (Trade & Business)
Building Exam
- Number of Questions: 80
- Time Allowed (hours): 3
- Subject Area and Number of Questions:
- Safety 8
- Estimating and Plan Reading 16
- Concrete 7
- Concrete Reinforcement 4
- Roofing 5
- Structural Steel 3
- Masonry 6
- Carpentry 7
- Foundations 3
- Site work 3
- Drywall 3
- Concrete Formwork 7
- Acoustical Ceilings 3
- Metal Lightweight Framing 2
- Associated Trades 3
Business 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 Area and Number of Questions:
- Insurance Laws 10
- Tax Laws 10
- Safety 6
- Management 4
- Lien Laws 8
- Employment Laws 4
- General Accounting 8
List of Books For Building License
The book set includes all required references for both the Building Contractor 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.
NASSAU COUNTY (FLORIDA) BUILDING (GITS) BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES
BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS - ALL BOOKS LISTED BELOW
NASSAU COUNTY (FLORIDA) BUILDING (GITS) BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES
BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS - ALL BOOKS LISTED BELOW
Building Books
OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.
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Florida Building Code - Building
Florida Building Code 2017 edition is the primary source for building code compliance in Florida.$137.59$137.59 -
CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926
OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.$36.04$36.04 -
Excavation and Grading Handbook
Excavation and Grading Handbook is an important reference for excavation contractors, specially those testing in Florida for a county license in said trade.$33.91$33.91 -
Formwork for Concrete
Formwork for Concrete is published by ACI (American Concrete Institute) and is used for contractor testing by several counties in Florida.$221.52$221.52 -
Carpentry & Building Construction
Carpentry and Building Construction is a heavily used textbook for a significant number of county contractor exams in Florida.$27.26$27.26 -
Placing Reinforcing Bars
Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects of concrete reinforcement.$73.14$73.14 -
Roofing Construction and Estimating
Includes everything there is to know on how to estimate, build, and repair most types of roof coverings such as asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles, shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Number of Pages: 444 Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 3/8 x 1" Weight: 2.8 Lbs Autor: Daniel Atcheson Publisher: Craftsman Book Co ISBN-10: 1572180072 ISBN-13: 978-1572180079$28.19$28.19 -
Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures
Many advances have been made in concrete technology over the decades ranging from new materials and testing methods, to improved concrete properties and construction practices. Concrete construction today follows a mantra of quicker, stronger, more durable, more resilient, and more sustainable. That story is proudly displayed within the pages of this centennial edition of Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures.$67.51$67.51 -
Ortho's All About Masonry Basics
Ortho's All About Masonry Basics is used extensively on most masonry contractor exams in Florida, as well as in tests for related trades.$6.57$6.57 -
Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges
Code of Standard Practice for Steel Building and Bridge covers all aspects of steel construction and is very important standard for both builders and designers.$19.88$19.88 -
Building Component Safety Information Handling, Installing and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, HIB-91
This book covers all aspects of the handling and installation of metal plate connected wood trusses. It is a great reference for carpenters and builders.$16.84$16.84 -
Architectural Sheet Metal Manual
Architectural Sheet Metal Manual is the go-to reference for contractors in the mechanical and sheet metal trades.$249.60$249.60 -
Drywall: Professional Techniques For Walls & Ceilings
Drywall: Professional Techniques For Walls & Ceilings is a useful reference for Florida contractors testing for a variety of contractor licenses; its usefulness derives from the importance of its subject matter (drywall) in construction.$22.80$22.80 -
Residential Steel Framing Construction Guide
This book is in good condition but is used. The price listed is used-book pricing.Residential Steel Framing Construction Guide is a helpful reference for framing contractors interested in improving their knowledge in this area$132.91$132.91 -
Florida Building Code - Residential
The 2017 Residential Code is the primary resource for code compliance for single and multi-family dwelling construction in Florida.$128.14$128.14 -
Plastering Skills
Plastering Skills is the single most important reference for contractors in the trade. This book covers every imaginable aspect of plastering, which is probably the reason why it is so widely used as a reference in contractor exams.$52.91$52.91
Business Books
OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.
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Florida Contractor's Business Procedures Reference Manual
This book includes many of the aspects of operating a business related to the construction industry and shows everything there is to know about the proper way to file taxes; what insurance to carry; how to manage daily accounts, and how, when, and why to file a paperwork for a lien.$69.43$69.43 -
CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926
OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.$36.04$36.04
