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    • Florida NASCLA Trades Exam

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    Steps to Obtain Your NASCLA Commercial General Contractor License in Florida

    Step 1
    Purchase Your Exam Prep Course

    Buy the NASCLA Commercial Exam Complete Course Package.

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    Step 2
    Register for the NASCLA Exam

    Register for the NASCLA Commercial Exam here.

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    Step 3
    Study for and Take the Exam

    Prepare and complete the NASCLA Commercial Exam.

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    Step 4
    Submit Your Application to the State

    Submit your state application.

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    NASCLA Commercial General Contractor Requirements & Application

    The NASCLA Exam is available for applicants seeking licensure as a Certified General Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, or Certified Residential Contractor in Florida.

    General Terms: A “contractor” is the person responsible for construction-related activities, including building, altering, or improving structures. Contractors for structures over 50 feet, including demolition of steel tanks and other high structures, may require certification.

    • Certified Contractor: A contractor with a state-issued certificate, allowing work in any Florida jurisdiction without additional local certification requirements.
    • Registered Contractor: A contractor registered for work only within a specific jurisdiction, meeting local competency requirements.

    Qualification Methods:

    • A four-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (3 years’ experience credit) and 1 year of relevant experience.
    • One year as a foreman and three years of college-level coursework.
    • One year as a worker, one year as a foreman, and two years of college-level coursework.
    • Two years as a worker, one year as a foreman, and one year of college-level coursework.
    • Four years as a worker or foreman, with at least one year as a foreman.

    Insurance Requirements: Minimum General Liability insurance for General and Building Contractors is $300,000 (public liability) and $50,000 (property damage). For all other categories: $100,000 (public liability) and $25,000 (property damage).

    Board Contact Information:
    Florida Contractors License Board
    2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    Phone:850-487-1395

    NASCLA Commercial Test Information

    Test Information: The NASCLA exam covers 12 subject areas. The questions come from a 23-book set, summarized below:

    Exam Information Details
    Exam Fee$130
    Number of Questions115
    Passing Score70% or 81 Questions
    Time Limit330 Minutes
    Subject Area Number of Questions
    General Requirements25
    Site Construction15
    Concrete6
    Masonry4
    Metals6
    Wood5
    Thermal and Moisture Protection5
    Doors, Windows, and Glazing4
    Finishes5
    Mechanical and Plumbing Systems6
    Electrical Systems3
    Procurement and Contracting Requirements31

    NASCLA Commercial Exam Reciprocity

    The NASCLA exam can be used as the trades exam in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and West Virginia.

    Florida NASCLA Commercial Exam Permitted Work

    The NASCLA Exam is accepted for Certified General Contractor (CGC), Certified Building Contractor (CBC), and Certified Residential Contractor licenses. CGC licensees can build commercial structures over four stories; CBC licensees can build structures up to four stories.