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South Carolina Residential Contractor

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  • All the books for the South Carolina Residential Exam & Business Law
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    Steps to Obtain Your South Carolina Residential Builder License

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    South Carolina Residential Builder License Requirements & Application

    • License required for contracts exceeding $5,000.
    • Pre-approval by the board is required to sit for the exam.
    • Submit application fees and a credit report with your application.
    • South Carolina Business and Law exam required.
    • Obtain a $15,000 surety bond.
    • Submit an affidavit proving at least one year of experience supervising a licensed builder.
    • Surety bond of twice the net worth requirement may substitute a financial statement.

    Board Contact Information:
    South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
    Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building
    110 Centerview Dr., Columbia, SC 29210
    Phone: 803.896.4300
    Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Website: South Carolina State Licensing Board

    Fees: Application fee: $100

    Application and additional forms: South Carolina Residential Application

    South Carolina Residential Builder Exam Information

    Test Information: The test covers 8 subject areas based on an 8-book set.

    Attempts: You have 3 attempts to pass within 12 months.

    Candidate Information Bulletin: South Carolina Residential Candidate Bulletin

    Exam Information Details
    Exam Fee$75
    Number of Questions110
    Passing Score70% or 77 Questions
    Time Limit360 Minutes
    Subject Area Number of Questions
    General Building Construction74
    Residential Electrical12
    Residential HVAC12
    Residential Plumbing12

    South Carolina Residential Builder License Reciprocity

    Reciprocity agreements are available for licenses issued in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Utah, and with the NASCLA National Contractors Exam. For further details, refer to the South Carolina Reciprocity FAQ.

    Permitted Work

    "Residential builder" applies to construction or supervision of residential buildings not exceeding three floors or more than sixteen units in a single apartment building, for projects exceeding $5,000. More details on permitted work can be found in the South Carolina Building Code.

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