VA CONTRACTOR GENERAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT |UPDATED 2025
Q: Who is responsible if a contractor fails to renew their license on time due
to not receiving a Notice of Renewal after changing their address?
✔✔ the licensee contractor
Q: What are the qualifications for a Designated Employee?
✔✔ at least 18 years old, full-time employee, passed the required exams
Q: What is the initial fee for the Recovery Fund?
✔✔ $25.00
Q: If a contractor earns more than how much annually, are they required to
hold a Class A license?
✔✔ $750,000.00
Q: For a single contract payment exceeding what amount must a contractor
have a Class A license?
✔✔ $120,000.00
Q: How many days does an authority have to approve an erosion control
conservation plan?
✔✔ 45 days
Q: Where do you file an appeal for a violation of the USBC (Uniform
Statewide Building Code)?
✔✔ to the BBCA
Q: Within how many days of the expiration date must a contractor submit a
license renewal?
✔✔ 30 days
, Q: Who is allowed to file a complaint against a contractor?
✔✔ anyone
Q: What is required when changing a business entity from a sole
proprietorship to a corporation?
✔✔ a new license
Q: What is the maximum amount that may be paid from the Recovery Fund
for claims against a single contractor?
✔✔ $40,000.00
Q: To whom should a Stop Work Order be issued?
✔✔ the owner, owner’s agent, or the contractor
Within how many days should be submitted an appeal for construction? - 90 Days
An appeal of the local building officials decision to refuse to grant a modification
to the USBC MUST be made within how many days? - 90 Days
Documents related to a contract should be kept for ______ years? - 5 Years
Where should one set of all approved building documents be kept? - At the
building site
An erosion control conservation specification needs to be approved within_____
days - 60 days
After notification by the code official, an application for a permit shall be
considered to have been abandoned for _____ months - 6
Where is the Recovery Fund used? - to pay claimants subject to improper or
dishonest conduct
Disturbed land areas of less than ______ sq ft in size may not be an issue of
sediment and erosion control. - 10,000
Which of the following is permitted to receive awards from the Fund? - Property
Owner
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT |UPDATED 2025
Q: Who is responsible if a contractor fails to renew their license on time due
to not receiving a Notice of Renewal after changing their address?
✔✔ the licensee contractor
Q: What are the qualifications for a Designated Employee?
✔✔ at least 18 years old, full-time employee, passed the required exams
Q: What is the initial fee for the Recovery Fund?
✔✔ $25.00
Q: If a contractor earns more than how much annually, are they required to
hold a Class A license?
✔✔ $750,000.00
Q: For a single contract payment exceeding what amount must a contractor
have a Class A license?
✔✔ $120,000.00
Q: How many days does an authority have to approve an erosion control
conservation plan?
✔✔ 45 days
Q: Where do you file an appeal for a violation of the USBC (Uniform
Statewide Building Code)?
✔✔ to the BBCA
Q: Within how many days of the expiration date must a contractor submit a
license renewal?
✔✔ 30 days
, Q: Who is allowed to file a complaint against a contractor?
✔✔ anyone
Q: What is required when changing a business entity from a sole
proprietorship to a corporation?
✔✔ a new license
Q: What is the maximum amount that may be paid from the Recovery Fund
for claims against a single contractor?
✔✔ $40,000.00
Q: To whom should a Stop Work Order be issued?
✔✔ the owner, owner’s agent, or the contractor
Within how many days should be submitted an appeal for construction? - 90 Days
An appeal of the local building officials decision to refuse to grant a modification
to the USBC MUST be made within how many days? - 90 Days
Documents related to a contract should be kept for ______ years? - 5 Years
Where should one set of all approved building documents be kept? - At the
building site
An erosion control conservation specification needs to be approved within_____
days - 60 days
After notification by the code official, an application for a permit shall be
considered to have been abandoned for _____ months - 6
Where is the Recovery Fund used? - to pay claimants subject to improper or
dishonest conduct
Disturbed land areas of less than ______ sq ft in size may not be an issue of
sediment and erosion control. - 10,000
Which of the following is permitted to receive awards from the Fund? - Property
Owner
