Florida Certified General Contractor Exam
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1. What is the minimum live load requirement for a residential
bedroom floor in Florida Building Code?
A. 20 psf
B. 30 psf
C. 40 psf
D. 50 psf
Bedrooms require a minimum 30-psf live load under FBC.
2. What is the typical slump range for standard concrete used in
slab-on-grade placement?
A. 3–5 inches
B. 5–7 inches
C. 1–2 inches
D. 7–9 inches
General concrete placement requires a workable slump of 3–5
inches.
3. According to Florida Building Code, what is the minimum
compressive strength for footings in residential construction?
A. 1,500 psi
, B. 2,500 psi
C. 3,000 psi
D. 3,500 psi
FBC requires a minimum of 2,500 psi concrete for footings unless
otherwise engineered.
4. Which soil type provides the poorest bearing capacity?
A. Gravel
B. Sand
C. Clay
D. Crushed stone
Clay retains water and has the lowest allowable soil pressures.
5. When determining wind load, Florida uses which reference
standard?
A. ASCE 5
B. UBC
C. ASCE 7
D. ISO 9001
FBC adopts ASCE 7 for wind-load calculation.
6. What type of bond is required in a concrete masonry wall where
vertical alignment is maintained but horizontal courses alternate?
A. Stretcher bond
B. Running bond
C. Stack bond
D. English bond
Running bond provides proper staggering for CMU construction.
7. What is the minimum width of a standard masonry fireplace
chimney for a 20-inch opening?
, A. 4 inches
B. 8 inches
C. 10 inches
D. 12 inches
Chimneys require minimum thickness for fire separation.
8. When reinforcing steel is stored on-site, what is the minimum
clearance from the ground required?
A. 1 inch
B. 3 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 12 inches
Rebar must be kept off soil to prevent corrosion.
9. What is the maximum allowable moisture content of wood
framing at installation?
A. 25%
B. 22%
C. 19%
D. 15%
FBC requires ≤19% MC to reduce warping.
10. What is the maximum spacing for anchor bolts in sill plates?
A. 3 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 8 feet
D. 10 feet
FBC generally uses 6-ft spacing unless otherwise engineered.
(11–50 continue in identical format.)
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A |
Instant Download Pdf
1. What is the minimum live load requirement for a residential
bedroom floor in Florida Building Code?
A. 20 psf
B. 30 psf
C. 40 psf
D. 50 psf
Bedrooms require a minimum 30-psf live load under FBC.
2. What is the typical slump range for standard concrete used in
slab-on-grade placement?
A. 3–5 inches
B. 5–7 inches
C. 1–2 inches
D. 7–9 inches
General concrete placement requires a workable slump of 3–5
inches.
3. According to Florida Building Code, what is the minimum
compressive strength for footings in residential construction?
A. 1,500 psi
, B. 2,500 psi
C. 3,000 psi
D. 3,500 psi
FBC requires a minimum of 2,500 psi concrete for footings unless
otherwise engineered.
4. Which soil type provides the poorest bearing capacity?
A. Gravel
B. Sand
C. Clay
D. Crushed stone
Clay retains water and has the lowest allowable soil pressures.
5. When determining wind load, Florida uses which reference
standard?
A. ASCE 5
B. UBC
C. ASCE 7
D. ISO 9001
FBC adopts ASCE 7 for wind-load calculation.
6. What type of bond is required in a concrete masonry wall where
vertical alignment is maintained but horizontal courses alternate?
A. Stretcher bond
B. Running bond
C. Stack bond
D. English bond
Running bond provides proper staggering for CMU construction.
7. What is the minimum width of a standard masonry fireplace
chimney for a 20-inch opening?
, A. 4 inches
B. 8 inches
C. 10 inches
D. 12 inches
Chimneys require minimum thickness for fire separation.
8. When reinforcing steel is stored on-site, what is the minimum
clearance from the ground required?
A. 1 inch
B. 3 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 12 inches
Rebar must be kept off soil to prevent corrosion.
9. What is the maximum allowable moisture content of wood
framing at installation?
A. 25%
B. 22%
C. 19%
D. 15%
FBC requires ≤19% MC to reduce warping.
10. What is the maximum spacing for anchor bolts in sill plates?
A. 3 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 8 feet
D. 10 feet
FBC generally uses 6-ft spacing unless otherwise engineered.
(11–50 continue in identical format.)
