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
Grade A+ | Updated
, 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
Grade A+ | Updated
, NC Building Contractor Exam | Licensing Study Guide & Practice Questions
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
Grade A+ | Updated
, 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
Grade A+ | Updated
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
Grade A+ | Updated
, 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
Grade A+ | Updated
, NC Building Contractor Exam | Licensing Study Guide & Practice Questions
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
Grade A+ | Updated
, 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
Grade A+ | Updated
