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NYC HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSE
EXAMINATION COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - Answer-
Central heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors,
windows, awnings, and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - Answer-Construction of a
new home or building, Sale of goods or materials in
connection with the installation of or application of goods
or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or
controlled by the state or municipality
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence,
home, or apartment considered H.I.? - Answer-When there
is painting work being done as part of other home
improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence,
home, or apartment NOT considered H.I.? - Answer-When
it is a standalone job not part of other home improvement
work.
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Who is a "contractor"? - Answer-Anyone who owns,
operates, maintains, conducts, controls, or transacts a
home improvement business and undertakes or agrees to
perform any home improvement.
What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - Answer-
A contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a
partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - Answer-An agreement between
a contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of
a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - Answer-All labor,
services, and materials to be furnished and performed.
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) -
Answer-the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration,
rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or addition to any
land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - Answer-Any
part of the home OR land (including basements,
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driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches,
sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
Who is a "salesperson"? - Answer-Someone who
negotiates a H.I. contract with a consumer or tenant, or
solicits a home improvement contract from an owner or
tenant.
Who must have a DCA license? - Answer-Any person who
solicits, canvasses, sells, performs, or obtains a H.I.
contract as a contractor or salesperson must have a DCA
license.
Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not
solicit or negotiate contracts, need to be licensed? -
Answer-No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not
require a licensed contractor? - Answer-$200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work
outside their trade need a H.I. license? - Answer-No, they
have their own trade licenses.
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When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I.
project need a contractor's license? - Answer-If they are
physically performing H.I. functions outside the scope of
an architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - Answer-Yes, it
must be posted in the Contractor's office where all
consumers can see it, or show it to consumers upon
request.
Change of business address, ownership, management, or
trade name must be reported to DCA within how many
days? - Answer-10 days
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's
license cover? - Answer-One. A seperate license is
required for each place of business.
When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get
renewed? - Answer-About three months before license
expiration, DCA will mail a renewal package. It can be
renewed by mail, online, or in person at the DCA Licensing
Center.
NYC HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSE
EXAMINATION COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - Answer-
Central heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors,
windows, awnings, and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - Answer-Construction of a
new home or building, Sale of goods or materials in
connection with the installation of or application of goods
or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or
controlled by the state or municipality
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence,
home, or apartment considered H.I.? - Answer-When there
is painting work being done as part of other home
improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence,
home, or apartment NOT considered H.I.? - Answer-When
it is a standalone job not part of other home improvement
work.
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Who is a "contractor"? - Answer-Anyone who owns,
operates, maintains, conducts, controls, or transacts a
home improvement business and undertakes or agrees to
perform any home improvement.
What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - Answer-
A contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a
partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - Answer-An agreement between
a contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of
a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - Answer-All labor,
services, and materials to be furnished and performed.
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) -
Answer-the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration,
rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or addition to any
land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - Answer-Any
part of the home OR land (including basements,
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driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches,
sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
Who is a "salesperson"? - Answer-Someone who
negotiates a H.I. contract with a consumer or tenant, or
solicits a home improvement contract from an owner or
tenant.
Who must have a DCA license? - Answer-Any person who
solicits, canvasses, sells, performs, or obtains a H.I.
contract as a contractor or salesperson must have a DCA
license.
Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not
solicit or negotiate contracts, need to be licensed? -
Answer-No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not
require a licensed contractor? - Answer-$200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work
outside their trade need a H.I. license? - Answer-No, they
have their own trade licenses.
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When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I.
project need a contractor's license? - Answer-If they are
physically performing H.I. functions outside the scope of
an architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - Answer-Yes, it
must be posted in the Contractor's office where all
consumers can see it, or show it to consumers upon
request.
Change of business address, ownership, management, or
trade name must be reported to DCA within how many
days? - Answer-10 days
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's
license cover? - Answer-One. A seperate license is
required for each place of business.
When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get
renewed? - Answer-About three months before license
expiration, DCA will mail a renewal package. It can be
renewed by mail, online, or in person at the DCA Licensing
Center.
