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NC Building Contractor Exam – Licensing Study Guide & Practice Questions 2026–2027

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Institution North Carolina Building Contractor Licensing

Course North Carolina Building Contractor Licensing

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Prepare for the North Carolina Building Contractor Licensing Exam with this study guide and practice questions resource designed to support candidates pursuing a general contractor license. Review essential construction concepts that may include building plans and specifications, estimating and project costs, foundations, concrete, framing, masonry, roofing, construction methods, building code requirements, jobsite safety, contractor business management, North Carolina licensing laws, construction liens, and erosion and sedimentation control. This resource can help aspiring building contractors and construction professionals reinforce technical knowledge, practice exam-style questions, and identify areas requiring additional study. The specific technical subjects depend on the license classification and the contents of the document, so use the material alongside the current North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors requirements and the applicable PSI candidate information bulletin.

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NC Building Contractor Exam | Licensing Study Guide & Practice Questions

Minimum passing score for the NC 70% (63 out of 90 scored questions)
Building Contractor Exam

Total questions on the NC Building 100 (90 scored, 10 pretest)
Contractor Exam

Time allowed to complete the NC 3 hours 20 minutes
Building Contractor Exam

Organization that administers the NC PSI Exams
Building Contractor Exam

License classifications based on project Limited $750,000; Intermediate $1,500,000; Unlimited
size no limit

Working capital requirement for a $17,000
Limited license

Working capital requirement for an $75,000
Intermediate license

Working capital requirement for an $150,000 (or surety bond)
Unlimited license

Qualifier for NC contractor licensing An owner/officer who passes the exam and represents
the company

Continuing education required for NC 8 hours annually
general contractors

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, NC Building Contractor Exam | Licensing Study Guide & Practice Questions

Books allowed in the NC Building 2018 NC Building Code, NC Administrative Code &
Contractor exam Policies, NC Residential Code, ANSI A117.1, ACI 318,
ACI 530, OSHA 1926, NC Business & Project
Management

Highlighting and tabbing books for the Yes, permanent tabs and highlighting allowed; no loose
exam papers

Handwritten notes in exam books Yes, but they must be highlighted

Frequency of contractor license renewal Annually
in NC

Government body issuing NC general NC Licensing Board for General Contractors
contractor licenses (NCLBGC)

Enforcement of building codes in North Local building inspectors under NC Department of
Carolina Insurance oversight

Retention period for business financial Minimum 3 years
records

Purpose of the NC Administrative Code Explains how to interpret and apply building codes
& Policies book

Percentage of exam questions covering 13%
Administration (Business & Law)

Percentage of exam questions covering 19%
Building Planning

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Percentage of exam questions covering 8%
Footings & Foundations

Percentage of exam questions covering 10%
Floor Construction

Percentage of exam questions covering 12%
Wall Construction

Percentage of exam questions covering 7%
Roof & Ceiling Construction

Percentage of exam questions covering 19%
Public Safety & Special Construction

Percentage of exam questions covering 6%
Site Construction

Percentage of exam questions covering 3%
Concrete

Percentage of exam questions covering 3%
Masonry

Percentage of exam questions covering 2%
Metals

Percentage of exam questions covering 2%
Carpentry

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, NC Building Contractor Exam | Licensing Study Guide & Practice Questions

Percentage of exam questions covering 3%
Thermal & Moisture Protection

Mandatory insurance for general General liability insurance
contractors in NC

Worker's compensation requirement for Yes, if 3 or more employees
NC contractors

Penalty for unlicensed contracting in Class 2 misdemeanor and fines
NC

Maximum allowed project value for a $750,000
Limited license

Maximum allowed project value for an $1,500,000
Intermediate license

Maximum allowed project value for an No limit
Unlimited license

Qualifier serving multiple companies Yes, but must meet board approval and conditions

What happens if a qualifier leaves a Company must replace qualifier within 90 days
company

NC minimum wage for construction Follows federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr)
workers

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