FLORIDA CONTRACTOR LICENSE
EXAM QUESTIONS EXAMINATION
COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | UPDATED
2026/2027 STUDY GUIDE
Florida Building Code - CORRECT ANSWER -To ensure safety in
construction.
Florida Building Code update frequency - CORRECT ANSWER -Every
three years.
Agency overseeing building codes - CORRECT ANSWER -Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Action if permit is denied - CORRECT ANSWER -Appeal the decision.
Certificate of occupancy significance - CORRECT ANSWER -It certifies
that a building is safe for occupancy.
, Maximum penalty for violating building code - CORRECT ANSWER -
$20,000.
Notice of commencement - CORRECT ANSWER -A document filed
before the beginning of construction.
Construction records retention period - CORRECT ANSWER -5 years.
Minimum wind load requirement for residential buildings - CORRECT
ANSWER -120 mph.
Foundation required in flood zones - CORRECT ANSWER -Pile
foundation.
Florida Building Code energy efficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -By
enforcing minimum energy standards.
Role of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation -
CORRECT ANSWER -To issue contractor licenses and enforce
regulations.
Substantial completion certificate - CORRECT ANSWER -A document
indicating that most work is completed.
EXAM QUESTIONS EXAMINATION
COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | UPDATED
2026/2027 STUDY GUIDE
Florida Building Code - CORRECT ANSWER -To ensure safety in
construction.
Florida Building Code update frequency - CORRECT ANSWER -Every
three years.
Agency overseeing building codes - CORRECT ANSWER -Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Action if permit is denied - CORRECT ANSWER -Appeal the decision.
Certificate of occupancy significance - CORRECT ANSWER -It certifies
that a building is safe for occupancy.
, Maximum penalty for violating building code - CORRECT ANSWER -
$20,000.
Notice of commencement - CORRECT ANSWER -A document filed
before the beginning of construction.
Construction records retention period - CORRECT ANSWER -5 years.
Minimum wind load requirement for residential buildings - CORRECT
ANSWER -120 mph.
Foundation required in flood zones - CORRECT ANSWER -Pile
foundation.
Florida Building Code energy efficiency - CORRECT ANSWER -By
enforcing minimum energy standards.
Role of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation -
CORRECT ANSWER -To issue contractor licenses and enforce
regulations.
Substantial completion certificate - CORRECT ANSWER -A document
indicating that most work is completed.
