Florida General Contractor MCQ Flashcards

Which Florida board is responsible for licensing and regulating general contractors?

Answer: Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)

The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under the DBPR licenses and regulates Florida general contractors.

A certified general contractor in Florida is authorized to work in which geographic area?

Answer: Statewide anywhere in Florida

A certified license allows work anywhere in the state, unlike a registered (local) license.

What is the minimum general liability insurance required to obtain a Florida general contractor certification?

Answer: $300,000 public liability and $100,000 property damage

Florida requires $300,000 public liability and $50,000+ property damage; the closest correct combination is $300,000/$100,000.

Under Florida law, a construction lien claim must generally be recorded within how many days after the last furnishing of labor or materials?

Answer: 90 days

A claim of lien must be recorded within 90 days after final furnishing of labor, services, or materials.

A Notice to Owner in Florida must be served on the owner within how many days of first furnishing labor or materials?

Answer: 45 days

Lienors not in privity with the owner must serve a Notice to Owner within 45 days of first furnishing.

Which document is filed to formally close out a permitted construction project and confirm code compliance?

Answer: Certificate of Occupancy

The Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the building official confirming the structure is safe to occupy.

What is the primary purpose of a Notice of Commencement in Florida construction?

Answer: To establish the priority date for liens and identify the project

The Notice of Commencement sets lien priority and identifies the owner, contractor, and property before work begins.