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Tennessee BC-b Small Commercial Contractor


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Tennessee BC-b Small Commercial Contractor Exam Requirements & Application

A 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.

* For limits up to $3,000,000, a reviewed financial statement is required.

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

Note: The BC-b Small Commercial classification has a maximum monetary limit of $1,500,000 per project.

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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 Contractors License Board
Fees: $250 application fee for a new contractor license. For application and forms, visit https://apps.tn.gov/licenses-app/view?id=1026

Tennessee BC-b Small Commercial Contractor Test Information

Test Information: Covers 9 subject areas. The questions are based on content in a 14-book set.

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Exam InformationDetails
Exam Fee$55
Number of Questions70
Passing Score73% or 52 Questions
Time Limit200 Minutes
Subject AreaNumber of Questions
Site work, Footings, and Foundation6
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement8
Masonry6
Metals12
Carpentry6
Roofing7
Associate Construction Trades5
OSHA Safety5
General Code, Plan Reading, and Estimating15

Tennessee BC-b Small Commercial Contractor Reciprocity

Reciprocity with AL, AR, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, NASCLA for various license types.

Tennessee BC-b Small Commercial Contractor Permitted Work

This license allows bidding and contracting for the construction, alteration, or demolition of buildings for public use, including residential buildings with over four units or more than three stories. A maximum limit of $1,500,000 applies to all contracts under this license.

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