Tennessee has a variety of builder licenses, classified by scope, such as residential (BC-A), small commercial (BC-b), commercial (BC-B), and industrial (BC-C). In Tennessee, a builder license is required for any job over $25,000.
The BC-A Residential license permits ground-up residential construction, as well as residential remodeling.
Exams Required: Tennessee BC-A trades exam and Tennessee Business Law exam.
The BC-Ab license allows residential construction and small commercial projects up to $1,500,000.
Exams Required: Tennessee BC-Ab trades exam and Tennessee Business Law exam.
This license allows builders to work on both residential and commercial projects of any size.
Exams Required: Tennessee BC-AB trades exam and Tennessee Business Law exam.
NASCLA is a standardized, multi-state accreditation. NASCLA is the better option if you're wanting to be licensed in multiple states.
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The BC-B Commercial license allows for large commercial construction of any size. Candidates can choose between the NASCLA or Tennessee BC-B trades exam.
Exams Required: Tennessee BC-B trades exam or NASCLA, and Tennessee Business Law exam.
The BC-b Small Commercial license allows work on commercial projects under $1,500,000.
Exams Required: Tennessee BC-b trades exam and Tennessee Business Law exam.
The BC-BC license permits construction on commercial and industrial buildings of any size.
Exams Required: Tennessee BC-BC trades exam and Tennessee Business Law exam.
The BC-C Industrial license allows builders to work on industrial structures of any size.
Exams Required: Tennessee BC-C trades exam and Tennessee Business Law exam.
The BC-Combined license, also known as the "BC" license, permits all forms of residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
Exams Required: Tennessee BC-Combined trades exam and Tennessee Business Law exam.
This exam is required for all contractor's licenses. The Business & Law exam covers essential regulatory knowledge.
Duration: 140 minutes.
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