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    • Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor

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    Steps to Obtain Your Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor License

    Step 1
    Purchase Your Exam Prep Course

    Purchase your exam prep course - Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor

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    Step 2
    Study for and Take the Exam

    Study for, and take your Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor.

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    Step 3
    Schedule and Pass Your Exam

    Schedule and pass your PSI Contractors Exam.

    Step 4
    Submit Your Application to the State

    Submit your Tennessee Application

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    Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Requirements & Application

    * A Tennessee contractor's license is required when the total cost or contract amount is $25,000 or more.

    Monetary limits: 10 times working capital or 10 times net worth – whichever is LESS.

    * If the requested limit is $3,000,000 or less, a reviewed financial statement is required.

    * For limits greater than $3,000,000, an audited financial statement is required.

    * All requirements must be met, including exams, financials, experience, and other submissions.

    Review Updated TN Financials Here

    Board Contact Information:
    Board for Licensing Contractors
    4th Floor, Davy Crockett Tower
    500 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243-1150
    Phone: 800.544.7693
    Website: Tennessee State License Board

    Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Test Information

    Test Information: Covers 8 subject areas with questions from a 9-book set. Candidate Information Bulletin: Click here to download

    Exam InformationDetails
    Exam Fee$100
    Number of Questions100
    Passing Score73% or 73 Questions
    Time Limit300 Minutes
    Subject AreaNumber of Questions
    Sitework, Footings, and Foundation10
    Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement10
    Masonry7
    Carpentry20
    Roofing10
    Estimating, Plan Reading, and General Residential Code Requirements20
    Associated Trades15
    OSHA Safety8

    Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Reciprocity

    Tennessee has reciprocity for the BC-A license with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina.

    Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Permitted Work

    Allows construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-to-four family residences, not exceeding three stories in height. Contractors may bid on any residential building subcategories within the license scope.