Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Contractor License
The Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Sanitary sewer collection systems
- Water distribution
- Storm sewer collection
The General, Virginia, and Advanced portions must be passed by the applicant interested in Class A. Class B applicants must complete the General and Virginia portions of the examination. Applicants applying for Class C are only required to take a trade exam.
How to apply for a Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Virginia Contractor License?
- Create or have a business entity
- Select one of the following classes for a qualified employee:
- Class A - No money restrictions
- Class B - It is restricted to contracts/projects less than $120,000, with the total amount of all contracts/projects performed in 12 months remaining below $750,000
- Class C - It is restricted to contracts/projects less than $10,000, with the total amount of all contracts/projects performed in 12 months remaining below $150,000
Requirements for Class A, B, and C
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a full-time employee or a manager of the business
- Complete a board-approved basic business course
- Receive approval for tests or have been exempt from the exam required by § 54.1-1106 of the Code of Virginia
- Class A requires a minimum of 5 years of experience, Class B requires a minimum of 3, and Class C requires two years in the classification or specialty selected
Disclose the following information about the firm, all members of the responsible management, the designated employee, and the qualified individual for the firm:
- Submit its financial information; excluding any property owned as tenants by the entity, the firm shall state a net worth or equity of $45,000 for Class A, and for Class B, any property with a net worth or equity of $15,000 or more
- Provide information on past debt, outstanding tax obligations, defaults on bonds pending, or past bankruptcies for the past five years
- Disclose any monetary penalties, fines, suspensions, revocations, or surrender of a license in connection with disciplinary actions
- All non-marijuana misdemeanor convictions within three years of the date of application
- All felony convictions during their lifetimes
- The qualified individual should pass the Designated Employee Class A/B examination, Class C does not require this examination
- Send the application online:
- Log in or create an account in PSI©
- Fill out the information
- Pay and schedule the examination
- If applying by phone, mail, or fax, contact or send the application form to:
210 E Tropicana - Las Vegas, NV 89121
(855) 340-3910
Fax (702) 932-2666
- Send the application online:
- The applicant is required to complete a pre-licensure education course that the DPOR provider has approved
- Send your application to:
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 367-851
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Apply and pass the PSI© Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) examination
- Apply online in PSI©:
- Sign in or create an account
- Fill out the information
- Schedule and pay the examination
- If applying by phone, mail, or fax:
- Fill out the examination registration form
- Schedule and send the fee
- Send the information to:
210 E Tropicana - Las Vegas, NV 89121
(855) 340-3910
Fax (702) 932-2666
- Apply online in PSI©:
- When the exam is approved, expect the application to be sent via mail to the registered address
Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Contractor License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and Designated Employee Class A/B exams, including the official reference lists.
Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Contractor Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 50
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Materials and Installation (12)
- Earthwork (8)
- Surface Repair (4)
- VA811 Utility Rules and Regulations (6)
- Electrical Conduit Code Requirements (5)
- Sanitary and Water Piping Code Requirements (10)
- Safety (5)
- PSI© Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Official Content Outline
Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Contractor Designated Employee Class A/B Exam
- Testing Method: Open book
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 98
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 208 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score:
Virginia Portion (18 out of 24)
General Portion (35 out of 50)
Advanced Portion (17 of 24) - Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
Virginia Portion (24)
- Regulation of Contractors (7)
- Board Rules and Regulations (5)
- Building Codes (5)
- Transaction Recovery Fund (5)
- Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (2)
General Portion (50)
- Business Organization (2)
- Estimating and Bidding (10)
- Contract Management (10)
- Project Management (7)
- Risk Management (3)
- Safety (5)
- Labor Laws (3)
- Financial Management (5)
- Federal and State Taxes (4)
- Lien Laws (1)
Advanced Portion (24)
- Estimating and Bidding (1)
- Contract Management (4)
- Project Management (1)
- Risk Management (2)
- Safety (2)
- Labor Laws (4)
- Financial Management (5)
- Federal and State Taxes (4)
- Lien Laws (1)
- PSI© Designated Employee Class A/B Official Content Outline
Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) and Designated Employee Class A/B exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS, and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
VIRGINIA UNDERGROUND UTILITY AND EXCAVATING (UUC) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $1,193.11-
VIRGINIA UNDERGROUND UTILITY AND EXCAVATING (UUC) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $1,293.11
Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating (UUC) Contractor Exam Books
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