FLORIDA COMMERCIAL POOL/SPA
CONTRACTOR EXAM200 Multiple Choice
Questions with Bold Italic Answers and Italic
Explanations
1. Which Florida Statute specifically defines the scope of work for a Commercial
Pool Contractor (CPC) license?
A) Chapter 475
B) Chapter 489
C) Chapter 553
D) Chapter 718
Chapter 489 of the Florida Statutes regulates the construction industry and
includes the definition and scope for commercial pool contracting. This chapter
establishes the licensing requirements and defines who must be licensed to
practice .
2. A Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor's license in Florida is classified under
which division of contractors?
A) Division I
B) Division II
C) Division III
D) Division IV
Contractors are subdivided into two divisions: Division I (building, residential, and
general contractors) and Division II (specialty contractors). Pool/spa contractors
are classified as Division II specialty contractors .
3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Commercial Pool
Contractor license in Florida?
,A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
An individual applying for certification as a commercial pool contractor must be at
least 18 years of age. This is a basic eligibility requirement for licensure .
4. What is the required number of years of experience to qualify for the Florida
Commercial Pool Contractor exam?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Applicants are required to have four years of experience or a combination of
college and experience. At least one year out of the four must have been as a
foreman. A combination of college or military service and experience totaling at
least 48 months is required, with at least 12 of those months as a foreman .
5. A Commercial Pool Contractor's scope of work includes all of the following
EXCEPT:
A) Construction of pool equipment rooms
B) Installation of perimeter piping
C) Direct connections to a sanitary sewer system
D) Installation of pool interior finishes
The scope of work for a commercial pool contractor includes construction, repair,
and servicing of swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, and interactive water features.
The scope does NOT include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to
potable water lines .
6. A Commercial Pool Contractor may install electrical wiring:
,A) Inside the main electrical panel
B) To the main electrical disconnect
C) On the load side of the dedicated existing electrical circuit disconnect
D) To the utility power meter
The scope of work for a commercial pool contractor includes the connection,
replacement, disconnection, or reconnection of power wiring on the load side of
the dedicated existing electrical circuit disconnect means for pool equipment.
Work inside a main electrical panel is excluded .
7. Which of the following does NOT require a license for a Commercial Pool
Contractor?
A) Installation of new pool equipment
B) Filter media changes
C) Application of interior finishes
D) Installation of pool piping
Filter media changes do not require a license. Additionally, water treatment that
does not require specialized equipment and cleaning that does not affect
structural integrity do not require a license. However, installation, modification, or
replacement of equipment does require licensure .
8. A commercial pool contractor's project would typically include all of the
following EXCEPT:
A) Excavation for pool construction
B) Installation of rebar
C) Installation of decorative water features not using recirculated water
D) Shaping and shooting of gunite
The scope includes construction, maintenance, or remodel of decorative or
interactive water features, displays, or areas that use recirculated water, including
fountains, waterfalls, and spray nozzles. Work on decorative features not using
recirculated water would likely fall outside the commercial pool contractor's
scope .
, 9. What is the primary difference between a Certified and Registered
Commercial Pool Contractor in Florida?
A) Certified contractors only work on residential pools
B) Certified contractors may operate statewide; Registered contractors are
limited to specific local jurisdictions
C) Registered contractors have higher experience requirements
D) Certified contractors do not need insurance
Certification requires passing a state examination and allows operation anywhere
in Florida. Registration is obtained by demonstrating a local competency
certificate and limits practice to the local jurisdiction where the license is issued .
10. Insurance requirements for a Florida Commercial Pool Contractor include:
A) Professional liability only
B) Public liability, property damage, and workers' compensation
C) Automobile liability only
D) No insurance is required
Applicants must attest that they have obtained public liability and property
damage insurance in amounts determined by Board rule. Applicants must also
obtain workers' compensation insurance or obtain an exemption within 30 days of
license issuance .
11. A Commercial Pool Contractor in Florida must obtain workers' compensation
insurance within how many days of license issuance?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
CONTRACTOR EXAM200 Multiple Choice
Questions with Bold Italic Answers and Italic
Explanations
1. Which Florida Statute specifically defines the scope of work for a Commercial
Pool Contractor (CPC) license?
A) Chapter 475
B) Chapter 489
C) Chapter 553
D) Chapter 718
Chapter 489 of the Florida Statutes regulates the construction industry and
includes the definition and scope for commercial pool contracting. This chapter
establishes the licensing requirements and defines who must be licensed to
practice .
2. A Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor's license in Florida is classified under
which division of contractors?
A) Division I
B) Division II
C) Division III
D) Division IV
Contractors are subdivided into two divisions: Division I (building, residential, and
general contractors) and Division II (specialty contractors). Pool/spa contractors
are classified as Division II specialty contractors .
3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Commercial Pool
Contractor license in Florida?
,A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
An individual applying for certification as a commercial pool contractor must be at
least 18 years of age. This is a basic eligibility requirement for licensure .
4. What is the required number of years of experience to qualify for the Florida
Commercial Pool Contractor exam?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Applicants are required to have four years of experience or a combination of
college and experience. At least one year out of the four must have been as a
foreman. A combination of college or military service and experience totaling at
least 48 months is required, with at least 12 of those months as a foreman .
5. A Commercial Pool Contractor's scope of work includes all of the following
EXCEPT:
A) Construction of pool equipment rooms
B) Installation of perimeter piping
C) Direct connections to a sanitary sewer system
D) Installation of pool interior finishes
The scope of work for a commercial pool contractor includes construction, repair,
and servicing of swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, and interactive water features.
The scope does NOT include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to
potable water lines .
6. A Commercial Pool Contractor may install electrical wiring:
,A) Inside the main electrical panel
B) To the main electrical disconnect
C) On the load side of the dedicated existing electrical circuit disconnect
D) To the utility power meter
The scope of work for a commercial pool contractor includes the connection,
replacement, disconnection, or reconnection of power wiring on the load side of
the dedicated existing electrical circuit disconnect means for pool equipment.
Work inside a main electrical panel is excluded .
7. Which of the following does NOT require a license for a Commercial Pool
Contractor?
A) Installation of new pool equipment
B) Filter media changes
C) Application of interior finishes
D) Installation of pool piping
Filter media changes do not require a license. Additionally, water treatment that
does not require specialized equipment and cleaning that does not affect
structural integrity do not require a license. However, installation, modification, or
replacement of equipment does require licensure .
8. A commercial pool contractor's project would typically include all of the
following EXCEPT:
A) Excavation for pool construction
B) Installation of rebar
C) Installation of decorative water features not using recirculated water
D) Shaping and shooting of gunite
The scope includes construction, maintenance, or remodel of decorative or
interactive water features, displays, or areas that use recirculated water, including
fountains, waterfalls, and spray nozzles. Work on decorative features not using
recirculated water would likely fall outside the commercial pool contractor's
scope .
, 9. What is the primary difference between a Certified and Registered
Commercial Pool Contractor in Florida?
A) Certified contractors only work on residential pools
B) Certified contractors may operate statewide; Registered contractors are
limited to specific local jurisdictions
C) Registered contractors have higher experience requirements
D) Certified contractors do not need insurance
Certification requires passing a state examination and allows operation anywhere
in Florida. Registration is obtained by demonstrating a local competency
certificate and limits practice to the local jurisdiction where the license is issued .
10. Insurance requirements for a Florida Commercial Pool Contractor include:
A) Professional liability only
B) Public liability, property damage, and workers' compensation
C) Automobile liability only
D) No insurance is required
Applicants must attest that they have obtained public liability and property
damage insurance in amounts determined by Board rule. Applicants must also
obtain workers' compensation insurance or obtain an exemption within 30 days of
license issuance .
11. A Commercial Pool Contractor in Florida must obtain workers' compensation
insurance within how many days of license issuance?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
