Virginia Contractor's EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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All Class A contractor licensure applications MUST include... - ANSWER
Information on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant
Which of the following is a requirement for a joint venture? - ANSWER Either the
joint venture or each contracting party of the joint venture must be licensed
All of the following must be licensed EXCEPT... - ANSWER A material supplier
who advises a contractor
Payments made by the Transaction Recovery Fund to claimants may include an
amount for... - ANSWER Attorney's fees
A licensee's name change MUST be reported to the Board within a MAXIMUM
of how many days? - ANSWER 30 days
An appeal of a final decision of a county on an erosion control plan MUST be
filed within a MAXIMUM of how many days? - ANSWER 30 days
,How much is the Class A initial license fee? - ANSWER $200
When a claimant is paid funds from the Contractors Recovery Trust Fund... -
ANSWER The contractor's license is revoked
A firm desiring to be licensed as a Class B contractor MUST have a MINIMUM
net worth of... - ANSWER $15,000
A contract for which of the following types of structures may be subject to
recovery from the Transaction Recovery Fund? - ANSWER Residential only
Contractors will be assessed a fee for the Transaction Recovery Fund whenever
the fund balance is less than... - ANSWER $400,000
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) -
ANSWER The agency responsible for contractor licensing in Virginia.
Class B contractors - ANSWER Can undertake single projects valued up to
$120,000 and total contracts up to $750,000 in a 12-month period.
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) - ANSWER Enforced by
local building departments and overseen at the state level by the Virginia
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
Importance of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code - ANSWER It sets
the minimum construction and safety standards for all building projects in
Virginia, ensuring public health, safety, and welfare.
, Experience requirements for Class B contractor license - ANSWER You need at
least three years of verifiable experience in the specialty or related field, along with
passing the required exams.
Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (E&S Regulations) -
ANSWER Help prevent soil erosion and sediment pollution during construction
activities.
Virginia Transaction Recovery Fund - ANSWER To protect consumers by
providing financial relief if they incur losses due to a licensed contractor's
improper or dishonest conduct.
Building and fire safety standards in Virginia - ANSWER Set by the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), which incorporates the International
Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) with Virginia
amendments.
Difference between Class A, B, and C contractor licenses - ANSWER - Class A:
Single projects over $120,000 and no monetary limit in a 12-month period.
- Class B: Single projects up to $120,000, and total up to $750,000 in 12 months.
- Class C: Single projects up to $10,000, and total up to $150,000 in 12 months.
Role of local building officials under the USBC - ANSWER Review plans, issue
permits, conduct inspections, and ensure construction meets the USBC standards in
their jurisdiction.
Contractor business document requirements in Virginia - ANSWER Their
Virginia contractor license number must be displayed on contracts, proposals,
advertisements, and business documents.
, Building permit requirements in Virginia - ANSWER A building permit is
required for new construction, alterations, or additions to any structure as specified
by the USBC, except where minor repairs are exempt.
Erosion and sediment control plan triggers - ANSWER Land-disturbing activities
over a certain size threshold (commonly 2,500 square feet in Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Areas or 10,000 square feet elsewhere) require an approved plan.
Claim against the Virginia Transaction Recovery Fund - ANSWER A homeowner
or other eligible claimant who has a final judgment against a licensed contractor
for improper or dishonest conduct and has exhausted other collection efforts.
Consequences of failing to renew Virginia license on time - ANSWER They may
have to pay additional fees, and if renewal is overdue by more than one year, they
might have to reapply and meet current licensure requirements.
Substantial completion under Virginia construction rules - ANSWER It generally
means the stage in a project where the work (or a portion of it) is sufficiently
complete so the owner can use it for its intended purpose.
Penalty for contracting without a valid license in Virginia - ANSWER Contracting
without a license is a Class 1 misdemeanor and can lead to fines, possible jail time,
and denial of future license applications.
Virginia's requirements for contractor advertising - ANSWER All ads must
include the contractor's name as licensed and the Virginia license number.
Misleading claims or omitting license information - ANSWER Can result in
disciplinary action.
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
All Class A contractor licensure applications MUST include... - ANSWER
Information on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant
Which of the following is a requirement for a joint venture? - ANSWER Either the
joint venture or each contracting party of the joint venture must be licensed
All of the following must be licensed EXCEPT... - ANSWER A material supplier
who advises a contractor
Payments made by the Transaction Recovery Fund to claimants may include an
amount for... - ANSWER Attorney's fees
A licensee's name change MUST be reported to the Board within a MAXIMUM
of how many days? - ANSWER 30 days
An appeal of a final decision of a county on an erosion control plan MUST be
filed within a MAXIMUM of how many days? - ANSWER 30 days
,How much is the Class A initial license fee? - ANSWER $200
When a claimant is paid funds from the Contractors Recovery Trust Fund... -
ANSWER The contractor's license is revoked
A firm desiring to be licensed as a Class B contractor MUST have a MINIMUM
net worth of... - ANSWER $15,000
A contract for which of the following types of structures may be subject to
recovery from the Transaction Recovery Fund? - ANSWER Residential only
Contractors will be assessed a fee for the Transaction Recovery Fund whenever
the fund balance is less than... - ANSWER $400,000
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) -
ANSWER The agency responsible for contractor licensing in Virginia.
Class B contractors - ANSWER Can undertake single projects valued up to
$120,000 and total contracts up to $750,000 in a 12-month period.
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) - ANSWER Enforced by
local building departments and overseen at the state level by the Virginia
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
Importance of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code - ANSWER It sets
the minimum construction and safety standards for all building projects in
Virginia, ensuring public health, safety, and welfare.
, Experience requirements for Class B contractor license - ANSWER You need at
least three years of verifiable experience in the specialty or related field, along with
passing the required exams.
Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (E&S Regulations) -
ANSWER Help prevent soil erosion and sediment pollution during construction
activities.
Virginia Transaction Recovery Fund - ANSWER To protect consumers by
providing financial relief if they incur losses due to a licensed contractor's
improper or dishonest conduct.
Building and fire safety standards in Virginia - ANSWER Set by the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), which incorporates the International
Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) with Virginia
amendments.
Difference between Class A, B, and C contractor licenses - ANSWER - Class A:
Single projects over $120,000 and no monetary limit in a 12-month period.
- Class B: Single projects up to $120,000, and total up to $750,000 in 12 months.
- Class C: Single projects up to $10,000, and total up to $150,000 in 12 months.
Role of local building officials under the USBC - ANSWER Review plans, issue
permits, conduct inspections, and ensure construction meets the USBC standards in
their jurisdiction.
Contractor business document requirements in Virginia - ANSWER Their
Virginia contractor license number must be displayed on contracts, proposals,
advertisements, and business documents.
, Building permit requirements in Virginia - ANSWER A building permit is
required for new construction, alterations, or additions to any structure as specified
by the USBC, except where minor repairs are exempt.
Erosion and sediment control plan triggers - ANSWER Land-disturbing activities
over a certain size threshold (commonly 2,500 square feet in Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Areas or 10,000 square feet elsewhere) require an approved plan.
Claim against the Virginia Transaction Recovery Fund - ANSWER A homeowner
or other eligible claimant who has a final judgment against a licensed contractor
for improper or dishonest conduct and has exhausted other collection efforts.
Consequences of failing to renew Virginia license on time - ANSWER They may
have to pay additional fees, and if renewal is overdue by more than one year, they
might have to reapply and meet current licensure requirements.
Substantial completion under Virginia construction rules - ANSWER It generally
means the stage in a project where the work (or a portion of it) is sufficiently
complete so the owner can use it for its intended purpose.
Penalty for contracting without a valid license in Virginia - ANSWER Contracting
without a license is a Class 1 misdemeanor and can lead to fines, possible jail time,
and denial of future license applications.
Virginia's requirements for contractor advertising - ANSWER All ads must
include the contractor's name as licensed and the Virginia license number.
Misleading claims or omitting license information - ANSWER Can result in
disciplinary action.
