Class B Practice Exam
Philadelphia Code and Permits, Demolition Planning and Sequence, Structural
Knowledge, Safety and OSHA, Asbestos and Hazardous Materials, Utilities and Site
Protection, Adjacent Properties and Party Walls, Debris Dust and Environmental
Controls, Business Insurance and Recordkeeping
200 Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
with Answer Key and Explanations
2026 Edition
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,Exam Overview
This is an independent, original practice set. It is not affiliated with the City of Philadelphia Department of
Licenses and Inspections or the exam vendor. "468 PA Philadelphia Demolition Class B" is read here as the
limited-scope demolition contractor class, typically smaller and lower-height structures, versus Class A (higher or
unrestricted). Please confirm the exact class limits and code edition with L&I. Specific code figures are marked
"confirm".
Exam 468 PA Philadelphia Demolition Contractor Class B
Practice Exam
Intended for Candidates preparing for the Philadelphia (PA)
Demolition Contractor Class B licensing examination
(exam code 468)
Number of questions 200 multiple-choice (four options, one best answer)
Content areas 9
Suggested time 3 hours 20 minutes (about 60 seconds per question)
Suggested passing target 70% or higher (140 of 200) as a readiness target;
confirm the official passing score
Answer format The correct answer and explanation appear directly
after each question
Content Blueprint
Content area Questions Share of exam
Philadelphia Code and Permits 22 11%
Demolition Planning and Sequence 22 11%
Structural Knowledge 22 11%
Safety and OSHA 22 11%
Asbestos and Hazardous Materials 22 11%
Utilities and Site Protection 22 11%
Adjacent Properties and Party 22 11%
Walls
Debris, Dust and Environmental 22 11%
Controls
Business, Insurance and 24 12%
Recordkeeping
How to Use This Exam
Cover the answer lines with a sheet of paper and attempt each question before checking.
Work one content area at a time, or take all questions in one timed sitting to simulate test day.
Mark every question you miss or guess on, then reread its explanation and the related reference material.
Repeat the missed questions after a few days; aim to explain why each wrong option is wrong.
Reference Materials Used
Philadelphia Building and Administrative Codes concepts
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart T concepts
ANSI A10.6 demolition safety concepts
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, EPA NESHAP asbestos concepts
Note: This is an independent practice resource written to the published content areas for this exam. It is not affiliated with or
endorsed by the testing organization, and it does not contain actual exam questions. Laws, codes, fees and guidelines change;
confirm current requirements with the official candidate handbook and references.
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, Table of Contents
Exam Overview
Section 1: Philadelphia Code and Permits (Questions 1–22)
Section 2: Demolition Planning and Sequence (Questions 23–44)
Section 3: Structural Knowledge (Questions 45–66)
Section 4: Safety and OSHA (Questions 67–88)
Section 5: Asbestos and Hazardous Materials (Questions 89–110)
Section 6: Utilities and Site Protection (Questions 111–132)
Section 7: Adjacent Properties and Party Walls (Questions 133–154)
Section 8: Debris, Dust and Environmental Controls (Questions 155–176)
Section 9: Business, Insurance and Recordkeeping (Questions 177–200)
Answer Key Summary
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