Title: Official PPRBD Licensing Structure

OFFICIAL PPRBD LICENSING
STRUCTURE (VERIFIED)
Key Verified Facts:
 ICC contractor examinations are
 Passing an ICC exam is and does not guarantee
licensing
 Exams are scheduled through
 Exam cost is per exam
 Building Contractor A is the
classification
 Building Contractor A-1 permits
permitted by the code
 Building Contractor A-2 Group A, E, and I occupancies exceeding
30,000 sq ft and Type I construction
 Building Contractor C is the for one- and two-
family dwellings


SECTION A: General Building & Administration (Q1–30)

Under the PPRBD contractor licensing system, what is the purpose of an
ICC contractor examination?

A. Passing the examination automatically grants a PPRBD contractor license
B. Passing the examination replaces all insurance and experience
requirements
C. Passing the examination demonstrates code knowledge but is only one
part of PPRBD licensing

,D. Passing the examination allows unrestricted contracting in every
Colorado jurisdiction


An ICC contractor examination tests code knowledge and trade
competency. It does not, by itself, issue a PPRBD license. PPRBD separately
reviews licensing qualifications, including insurance, references, experience,
and other departmental requirements. A contractor must satisfy those
requirements before performing permit-required work .

Which PPRBD building contractor classification is generally considered
the broadest commercial building contractor license?

A. Building Contractor C
B. Building Contractor D
C. Building Contractor B
D. Building Contractor A


PPRBD identifies Building Contractor A as the general
commercial building contractor classification, with A-1 and A-2 providing
different scopes of permissible work. Building Contractor C is the
residential/homebuilder classification, and Building Contractor D is a
specialty contractor classification .

A Building Contractor A-1 license holder is generally authorized to
contract for which type of work?

A. Only residential buildings under three stories
B. Construction, alteration, and repair of any type or size of structure
permitted by the code
C. Only commercial tenant improvements under 10,000 square feet
D. Only Group R occupancies


The A-1 classification permits construction, alteration, and repair
of any type or size of structure permitted by the applicable Regional

, Building Code. It is not limited to residential buildings, small tenant
improvements, or Group R occupancies .

Which project would generally fall outside the stated scope of a Building
Contractor A-2 license?

A. A permitted Group B office building
B. A permitted Group M retail building
C. A Group A occupancy exceeding 30,000 square feet
D. A permitted Group R occupancy


The A-2 license excludes Group A, E, and I occupancies
exceeding 30,000 square feet in total building floor area, as well as
buildings requiring Type I construction. A Group A assembly occupancy
over 30,000 square feet would typically require the broader A-1
classification .

Before consulting for, contracting for, or performing work that requires a
permit within PPRBD jurisdiction, a contractor generally must:

A. Obtain a state general contractor license only
B. Be licensed by PPRBD
C. Obtain approval from the local fire department only
D. Register only with the Colorado Secretary of State


PPRBD states that contractors must be licensed by the
Department before consulting for, contracting for, or performing work
requiring a permit. State or local business registration is not sufficient .

Which organization administers the standardized contractor examination
referenced by PPRBD?

A. International Code Council
B. Colorado Department of Transportation