Florida Tower Specialty Contractor's License

Florida Tower Specialty contractors can legally engage in contracting involving the construction and repair of uninhabitable towers for purposes of:

• Communications
• Energy
• Water
• Utilities

Tower contractors can also engage in the construction of accessory use structures not exceeding 3 stories in height which house related equipment.

How to Get a Tower Specialty Contractor's License in Florida

1. Be 18 years of age.
2. Pass all parts of the exam(s) (within four years of the first attempt).
   If an applicant has a Bachelor's degree in building construction or a related field, as well as a 3.0 GPA or higher, the applicant is only required to take the business exam.
3. Pay the fee for the Application.
4. Complete the application form using the Online Services, or the Printable Application.
5. Be of good moral character.
6. Obtain worker's compensation and general liability coverage.
7. Demonstrate financial responsibility by submitting a Credit Report:
   • 660 FICO credit score or higher (applicant must submit a bond or irrevocable letter of credit if below 660 - FICO derived).
   • If FICO score is less than 660, the applicant must take a 14-hour financial responsibility course.
   • If applicable, provide proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and bankruptcy discharge.
8. Background check with Electronic Fingerprints.
9. Obtain public liability and property damage insurance.
   • Obtain workers' compensation or exemption from workers compensation insurance within 30 days of issuance of their license.
10. Satisfy one of the experience requirements set forth by the CILB:
    • A combination of Experience and Education
      • One year proved experience that applies to the category for which you are applying and a four-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to 3 yrs. experience), or
      • No less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses, and One year of experience as a foreman, or
      • Two years of credits from accredited college-level courses, one year experience as a foreman, and One year experience as a worker, or
      • One year of experience as a foreman, one year of credits from accredited college-level courses, and two years of experience as a worker, or
      • Four years of experience as a foreman or worker of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.
      • The board expects the applicant to have experience in the following areas of the Tower Specialty trade:
        • Tower Construction
          • Guyed Tower
          • Mono Pole Tower
          • Lattice/Self Supported Tower
        • Construction/Installation of:
          • Accessory Structures
          • Equipment Housings
          • Deadman Anchors
          • Guy Wires
    • Military Service
      Note: As part of the application applicant must submit the Fee Waiver and Military Service Verification for licensure
      • One year of experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and three years of military service.
      • One year of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, one year of experience as a foreman, and two years of military service.
      • Two years of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and one year of military service.
11. Pass the General Contractor exams (there is no tower-specialty-specific exam) and Business & Finance exams.(sign up for the exams)
12. Submit the complete Tower Specialty application form to:
    Department of Business and Professional Regulation
    2601 Blair Stone Road
    Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

Which exams to take to obtain a Tower Specialty License in Florida

An applicant for a tower specialty contractor certification shall pass the general contractor examination and shall demonstrate experience in the construction, repair and alteration of towers and accessory use structures.

Florida Tower Specialty (General) Contractor Classes

An applicant for a tower specialty contractor certification shall pass the general contractor examination but apply for a Tower Specialty Contractors Licese.

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  FLORIDA STATE GENERAL CONTRACTOR (PEARSON VUE©) LICENSE EXAM PREP CLASSES

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  Unlimited access (no time limits)

  Lecture videos

  Practice questions

  Key concepts

  Step-by-step solutions to math problems

  In-person review

  classes

  $699.00

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  FLORIDA BUSINESS AND FINANCE (CONSTRUCTION) (PEARSON VUE©) COURSE

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  Unlimited access (no time limits)

  Lecture videos

  Practice questions

  Key concepts

  Step-by-step solutions to math problems

  In-person review

  classes

  $399.00

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All General Contractor Classes are offered fully online (unlimited access to practice questions and lecture videos), and although not mandatory, in-person review classes are offered in Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Fort Myers all year round. View Class Schedule

Florida Tower Specialty (General) Contractor Books

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

• TOWER SPECIALTY - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

  Sales price: $1,687.13

• TOWER SPECIALTY - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

  Sales price: $1,787.13

If you want to buy individual books or tabs rather than the package you may click on the links below or visit our Books for the General Contractor Exams page, it will be easier to pick and choose what you need and add the items to your cart (you can do so on that single page).

List of Books for the Tower Specialty Contractor Trade Exam

The trade exams for General Contracting are Contract Administration and Project Management. The exact same list of books is used for both of them.

• Florida Building Code - Building
  Florida Building Code 2017 edition is the primary source for building code compliance in Florida.
• Florida Building Code - Accessibility
  The Florida Accessibility Code (Florida Building Code - Accessibility 2017) outlines the code requirements for compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) as it relates to the construction of public buildings and structures. Samples of its content includes specifications on the construction of handicapped-accessible restrooms, as well as requirements of the construction of wheel chair ramps.
• Florida Building Code - Residential
  The 2017 Residential Code is the primary resource for code compliance for single and multi-family dwelling construction in Florida.
• Florida Building Code - Existing Building
  The Florida Existing Building Code (2017 edition) is the primary code reference for the remodeling and restoration of existing buildings in FL.
• Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation
  The 2017 edition of the Florida Energy Conservation Code is the current and primary source of code compliance for mechanical contractors and builders. This book used to be Chapter 13 of the Florida Building Code in prior code editions (before it was published separately).
• 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.
• Placing Reinforcing Bars
  Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects of concrete reinforcement.
• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction
  Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction covers all aspects of the building process with a focus on civil structures and high-rise buildings.
• A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
  The A201 is published by the AIA and establishes the general conditions of the contract for construction.
• A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor Subcontractor
  Please beware of companies selling photocopies of AIA documents. You will not be allowed to use photocopies during testing. If you suspect a company of engaging in this illegal practice, please notify the publisher.
• A701, Instructions for Bidders
  Please beware of companies selling photocopies of AIA documents. You will not be allowed to use photocopies during testing. If you suspect a company of engaging in this illegal practice, please email the publisher
• Builder's Guide to Accounting
  Builder's Guide to Accounting, is used for the Business and Finance contractor exam in Florida.
• Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book
  The Building Estimator's Reference Book is an important reference used for estimating and as a reference for contractor exams.
• 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.
• Florida Contractor's Manual 2017 Edition
  The Florida Contractor's Manual is used as one of the references for the Business and Finance exam.
• Specifications for the Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216
  This illustrated book gives recommendations for the proper installation and finishing of gypsum board.
• Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida
  Publication by the University of Florida which covers all aspects of energy efficient construction in Florida.
• 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.
• Florida Statutes Chapter 455
  Business and Professional Regulation: General Provisions) contains regulation directly impacting the licensing process of contractors in the State of Florida.

Starting January 1st, 2020, these books will NOT be allowed in the testing room but will be tested on.

• Builder's Guide to Accounting
• Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures
• Placing Reinforcing Bars
• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction
• Specifications for the Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216

Please note that A201, A401, A701, Builder's Guide to Accounting and Florida Contractors Manual are required for both the business and the trade exams. Florida Statutes 455 is the only book which is used exclusively on the Business and Finance Exam. If you just want the business book set, you can find it on the Business Exam page.

You can take Tower Specialty Contractor Classes in Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Online. You can sign up for your classes at any time and receive access to lecture videos, practice questions, tabbing and highlighting instructions, as well as to step-by-step explanations on how to solve typical Tower Specialty Contractor Exam problems. The Tower Specialty Contractor Classes prepare you for the trade (Contract Administration and Project Management) and business and finance exams. You can take your classes at anytime (visit Florida Tower Specialty Contractor Class Schedule) and when you are ready you can sign up for testing by visiting Sign Up for the Tower Specialty Contractor’s License in Florida. To sign up for the Florida Tower Specialty Contractor classes, simply click on the "enroll" button above and checkout; this will allow you to receive immediate access to the Florida Tower Specialty Contractor Classes online, and will also enable you to attend in-person Exam Prep classes. All students have access to both online and in-person classes for an unlimited amount of time (until passing all the GC Exams needed to get the GC license!).