Pasco County (FL) | General Contractor (GITS©)

“General contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited as to the type of work which he or she may do, who may contract for any activity requiring licensure under this part, and who may perform any work requiring licensure under this part, except as otherwise expressly provided in s. 489.113 (s. 489.105).

General Contractor Courses

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Exams For General Contractor

General Contractor Exam

• Exam: GAE1Pa
• 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
  • Sitework
  • Concrete
  • Concrete Formwork
  • Concrete Reinforcement
  • Masonry
  • Structural Steel
  • Carpentry
  • Roofing
  • Associated Trades

Business and Law Exam

• Exam: AAE2A
• 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

General Contractor Full Bookset

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

General Contractor 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.

  $143.32

  $143.32

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  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.

  $29.87

  $29.87

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  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.

  $44.23

  $44.23

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  Formwork for Concrete

  Formwork for Concrete is published by ACI (American Concrete Institute) and is used for contractor testing by several counties in Florida.

  $320.15

  $320.15

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Carpentry & Building Construction

  Carpentry and Building Construction is a heavily used textbook for a significant number of county contractor exams in Florida. This is a used book, used book pricing has been applied.

  $29.78

  $29.78

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  Placing Reinforcing Bars

  Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects of concrete reinforcement.

  $87.96

  $87.96

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  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

  $31.27

  $31.27

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  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.

  $71.14

  $71.14

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  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.

  $7.20

  $7.20

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  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.

  $18.33

  $18.33

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  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

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  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual

  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual is the go-to reference for contractors in the mechanical and sheet metal trades.

  $260.25

  $260.25

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  Florida Building Code - Residential

  The 2017 Residential Code is the primary resource for code compliance for single and multi-family dwelling construction in Florida.

  $131.35

  $131.35

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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Business and Law 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

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  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.

  $29.87

  $29.87

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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