FCC FCC Business & Licensing Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Florida state agency is responsible for licensing certified contractors?
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) (Correct answer)
- Florida Department of Commerce
- Florida Building Commission
- State Fire Marshal's Office
Correct answer: Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
The Florida DBPR oversees the licensing of certified contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).
Question 2: How many years of experience are generally required to qualify for a Florida Certified General Contractor license?
- 4 years (Correct answer)
- 1 year
- 10 years
- 6 months
Correct answer: 4 years
Applicants for a Florida Certified General Contractor license typically must document at least 4 years of experience in the trade.
Question 3: What is the primary difference between a Florida 'certified' contractor and a 'registered' contractor?
- Certified contractors can work statewide; registered contractors are limited to specific local jurisdictions (Correct answer)
- Certified contractors work only on residential projects
- Registered contractors must pass a harder exam
- There is no practical difference between the two
Correct answer: Certified contractors can work statewide; registered contractors are limited to specific local jurisdictions
A certified contractor holds a state-issued license valid throughout Florida, while a registered contractor's license is limited to the local jurisdiction where they registered.
Question 4: Under Florida Statute 489, a contractor who pulls a permit for work they did not perform may be guilty of:
- Unlicensed contracting and fraud (Correct answer)
- Only a civil violation
- A minor administrative infraction only
- No violation if the work meets code
Correct answer: Unlicensed contracting and fraud
Allowing your license to be used by an unlicensed party ('license lending') is a serious violation under Florida Statute 489 that can result in criminal charges and license revocation.
Question 5: What minimum amount of general liability insurance is typically required for a Florida Certified General Contractor?
- $300,000 per occurrence (Correct answer)
- $50,000 per occurrence
- $1,000,000 per occurrence
- No minimum is required
Correct answer: $300,000 per occurrence
Florida requires Certified General Contractors to carry at least $300,000 in general liability insurance to protect against property damage and bodily injury claims.
Question 6: How often must a Florida certified contractor renew their license?
- Every 2 years (Correct answer)
- Every year
- Every 5 years
- Every 3 years
Correct answer: Every 2 years
Florida certified contractor licenses are renewed on a biennial (2-year) cycle with required continuing education completed before renewal.
FCC FCC Business & Licensing Requirements 1
Which Florida state agency is responsible for licensing certified contractors?