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FLORIDA SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR
EXAMINATION – 2026 COMPLETE (125)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.
POOL
Prepare for the Florida Swimming Pool Contractor Examination with
focused review materials covering swimming pool design and
construction, excavation and site preparation, concrete and structural
systems, plumbing and hydraulic systems, electrical requirements,
pumps, filters and circulation equipment, water treatment and sanitation,
construction safety, blueprint interpretation, estimating and project
management, and Florida building codes, contractor laws, and licensing
regulations. Designed to build confidence in interpreting plans, managing
construction projects, applying industry standards, and meeting Florida
regulatory requirements. Suitable for contractors, construction
professionals, and candidates preparing for the Florida Swimming Pool
Contractor Examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: LICENSING, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS (Questions 1–15)
1. According to Florida Statute 489.105, a swimming pool contractor
is licensed to construct which of the following?
A. Only in-ground pools
B. In-ground swimming pools, spas, and related structures
C. Only above-ground pools
D. Only commercial pools
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Correct answer: B. In-ground swimming pools, spas, and
related structures
Rationale: Florida Statute 489.105 defines the scope of a
swimming pool contractor's license as including the
construction, repair, and servicing of in-ground swimming
pools, spas, and related structures.
2. Under Florida law, which entity is responsible for licensing
swimming pool contractors in the state?
A. Florida Department of Health
B. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
(DBPR) – Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
C. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
D. Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
Correct answer: B. Florida Department of Business and
Professional Regulation (DBPR) – Construction Industry
Licensing Board (CILB)
Rationale: The DBPR through the Construction Industry
Licensing Board (CILB) is responsible for licensing swimming
pool contractors and other construction professionals in
Florida.
3. What is the minimum experience requirement to qualify for a
Certified Swimming Pool Specialty Contractor license in Florida?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Correct answer: C. 4 years
Rationale: Applicants for a Certified Swimming Pool Specialty
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Contractor license are required to have four years of experience
or a combination of college education and experience.
4. According to Florida Administrative Code 61G4-16.0021, what
percentage of the swimming pool contractor written examination
must cover reading, understanding, and interpreting scaled pool
construction plans and surveys?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Correct answer: C. 15%
Rationale: FAC 61G4-16.0021(2)(a) requires that 15% of the
written examination test the applicant's ability to read,
understand, and interpret scaled pool construction plans and
surveys.
5. According to Florida Administrative Code, which of the following is
NOT a required test area for all written Swimming Pool Specialty
Contractor examinations?
A. Reading and interpreting scaled pool construction plans
B. Job-site safety requirements
C. Handling and disposing of hazardous materials
D. Pool water chemistry calculations
Correct answer: D. Pool water chemistry calculations
Rationale: FAC 61G4-16.0021(2) requires testing in: (a) 15%
reading scaled pool construction plans, (b) 5% job-site safety,
(c) 5% hazardous materials handling, and (d) 5% tool
recognition. Water chemistry is tested within specialty-specific
areas but is not listed as a core required area for all categories.
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6. Under Florida law, which license category is specifically required to
perform pool repair and maintenance services for commercial
properties?
A. General Contractor License
B. Residential Contractor License
C. Certified Swimming Pool Specialty Contractor License
D. Plumbing Contractor License
Correct answer: C. Certified Swimming Pool Specialty
Contractor License
Rationale: A Certified Swimming Pool Specialty Contractor
license is required to perform pool repair and maintenance
services for commercial properties, as the scope of work
includes servicing public and private pools.
7. According to Florida Administrative Code 61G4-16.0021, what
percentage of the swimming pool layout specialty contractor
examination must cover the installation of structural steel in
accordance with plans and code requirements?
A. 8%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Correct answer: C. 15%
Rationale: FAC 61G4-16.0021(3)(a)8 specifies that 15% of the
Swimming Pool Layout Specialty examination must evaluate
understanding of structural steel installation in accordance
with plan and code requirements.
8. According to Florida Administrative Code, what is the maximum
tolerance for leveling the pool shell during layout?
A. Plus or minus 1/8 inch
FLORIDA SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR
EXAMINATION – 2026 COMPLETE (125)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.
POOL
Prepare for the Florida Swimming Pool Contractor Examination with
focused review materials covering swimming pool design and
construction, excavation and site preparation, concrete and structural
systems, plumbing and hydraulic systems, electrical requirements,
pumps, filters and circulation equipment, water treatment and sanitation,
construction safety, blueprint interpretation, estimating and project
management, and Florida building codes, contractor laws, and licensing
regulations. Designed to build confidence in interpreting plans, managing
construction projects, applying industry standards, and meeting Florida
regulatory requirements. Suitable for contractors, construction
professionals, and candidates preparing for the Florida Swimming Pool
Contractor Examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: LICENSING, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS (Questions 1–15)
1. According to Florida Statute 489.105, a swimming pool contractor
is licensed to construct which of the following?
A. Only in-ground pools
B. In-ground swimming pools, spas, and related structures
C. Only above-ground pools
D. Only commercial pools
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Correct answer: B. In-ground swimming pools, spas, and
related structures
Rationale: Florida Statute 489.105 defines the scope of a
swimming pool contractor's license as including the
construction, repair, and servicing of in-ground swimming
pools, spas, and related structures.
2. Under Florida law, which entity is responsible for licensing
swimming pool contractors in the state?
A. Florida Department of Health
B. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
(DBPR) – Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
C. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
D. Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
Correct answer: B. Florida Department of Business and
Professional Regulation (DBPR) – Construction Industry
Licensing Board (CILB)
Rationale: The DBPR through the Construction Industry
Licensing Board (CILB) is responsible for licensing swimming
pool contractors and other construction professionals in
Florida.
3. What is the minimum experience requirement to qualify for a
Certified Swimming Pool Specialty Contractor license in Florida?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Correct answer: C. 4 years
Rationale: Applicants for a Certified Swimming Pool Specialty
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Contractor license are required to have four years of experience
or a combination of college education and experience.
4. According to Florida Administrative Code 61G4-16.0021, what
percentage of the swimming pool contractor written examination
must cover reading, understanding, and interpreting scaled pool
construction plans and surveys?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Correct answer: C. 15%
Rationale: FAC 61G4-16.0021(2)(a) requires that 15% of the
written examination test the applicant's ability to read,
understand, and interpret scaled pool construction plans and
surveys.
5. According to Florida Administrative Code, which of the following is
NOT a required test area for all written Swimming Pool Specialty
Contractor examinations?
A. Reading and interpreting scaled pool construction plans
B. Job-site safety requirements
C. Handling and disposing of hazardous materials
D. Pool water chemistry calculations
Correct answer: D. Pool water chemistry calculations
Rationale: FAC 61G4-16.0021(2) requires testing in: (a) 15%
reading scaled pool construction plans, (b) 5% job-site safety,
(c) 5% hazardous materials handling, and (d) 5% tool
recognition. Water chemistry is tested within specialty-specific
areas but is not listed as a core required area for all categories.
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6. Under Florida law, which license category is specifically required to
perform pool repair and maintenance services for commercial
properties?
A. General Contractor License
B. Residential Contractor License
C. Certified Swimming Pool Specialty Contractor License
D. Plumbing Contractor License
Correct answer: C. Certified Swimming Pool Specialty
Contractor License
Rationale: A Certified Swimming Pool Specialty Contractor
license is required to perform pool repair and maintenance
services for commercial properties, as the scope of work
includes servicing public and private pools.
7. According to Florida Administrative Code 61G4-16.0021, what
percentage of the swimming pool layout specialty contractor
examination must cover the installation of structural steel in
accordance with plans and code requirements?
A. 8%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Correct answer: C. 15%
Rationale: FAC 61G4-16.0021(3)(a)8 specifies that 15% of the
Swimming Pool Layout Specialty examination must evaluate
understanding of structural steel installation in accordance
with plan and code requirements.
8. According to Florida Administrative Code, what is the maximum
tolerance for leveling the pool shell during layout?
A. Plus or minus 1/8 inch
