West Virginia Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Contractor License
The Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Build walkways (expanded metal) and pallet racks (shelving) out of structural steel
How to Get the Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Contractor’s License in West Virginia?
- Contact the West Virginia Division of Labor Contractor Licensing Board and provide the scope of work to verify the classifications and tests required to obtain the Specialty Contractor License; send the request to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Schedule and take both the trade and business and law exams with PSI©, apply online or contact them at (855) 539-0708
- For entities, get a Business Registration Tax Number; for more details, call the West Virginia Tax Division at (304) 558-3333
- Register with the West Virginia Secretary of State; candidates can contact a Business Specialist at (866) 767-8683 or (304) 558-8000 to determine if the entity must be enrolled; applicants may also register the business online at WV One Stop Business Portal, in-person at the office located on 13 Kanawha Blvd., W., Suite 201, Charleston, WV 25302, or by visiting one of their Business Hubs
- Present evidence of Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation for all employees in case of being an entity
- Contact the Workers' Compensation staff at (304) 558-3386, and the Unemployment Compensation personnel at (304) 558-2451
- Provide proof of General Liability Insurance Coverage if the candidate’s entity is exempt and West Virginia coverage is not required
- Send a completed application form and affidavit; a wage bond is a guarantee issued to the Division of Labor to protect employee wages and fringe benefits; if the entity performs commercial construction work with employees, contact the Wage & Hour staff at (304) 558-7890 or by sending an email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to verify the wage bond status- Note that the State of West Virginia requires a wage bond for a contractor who did not actively engage in construction work in the State for at least one year preceding the completion date of the application/affidavit form
- Pay the contractor license fee by check, money order, or credit card at the Charleston City Service Center Office
- Expect an answer from the Division regarding the license once the process is complete
West Virginia Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
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Practice questions
Key concepts
Step-by-step solutions to math problems
Live review
classes$340.00$340.00
West Virginia Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Contractor License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.
West Virginia Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Contractor Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 50
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Plan Reading and Estimating (5)
- Structural Steel (10)
- Welding and Cutting (6)
- Connections including Bolting (4)
- Metal Decking (6)
- Metal Siding and Roofing (3)
- Metal Joists (5)
- Staging, Rigging and Cranes (6)
- Safety - OSHA (5)
- PSI© Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Official Content Outline
West Virginia Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Contractor Business and Law Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 50
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Business Organization (2)
- Contracts (4)
- Estimating and Bidding (4)
- Financial Management (5)
- Labor Law (3)
- Licensing (7)
- Lien Law (4)
- Project Management (8)
- Risk Management (4)
- Safety - OSHA (5)
- Tax Laws (4)
- PSI© Business and Law Official Content Outline
West Virginia Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) 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.
WEST VIRGINIA STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION (SPECIALTY 011) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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WEST VIRGINIA STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION (SPECIALTY 011) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $687.13
West Virginia Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Contractor Exam Books
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This Manual brings the publication into confo...Metal Building Systems Manual
$375.62$375.62 -
This is a used book, used book pricing has be...Modern Welding
$69.92$69.92 -
As published by the Steel Joist institute, th...Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joi
$60.73$60.73 -
SDI (Steel Deck Institute) Manual of Construc...SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
$68.86$68.86
West Virginia Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011) Business and Law Exam Books
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This guide provides an extensive and easy-to-...West Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Bus
$62.00$62.00
Candidates are advised to read the OSHA Regulations that are part of the NASCLA Business and Law Manual. These regulations support exam content on OSHA Safety (11% of the questions originate from this book).