Florida General Contractor MCQ Flashcards
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Which building code governs construction in the state of Florida?
Answer: Florida Building Code (FBC)
The Florida Building Code, based on the I-Codes with state amendments, governs all Florida construction.
How often is the Florida Building Code typically updated to a new edition?
Answer: Every 3 years
The Florida Building Code is updated on a three-year cycle to align with model code updates.
In Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, what design wind speed consideration is most critical?
Answer: Wind-borne debris and uplift resistance
The HVHZ (Miami-Dade and Broward) requires products tested for wind-borne debris impact and uplift.
A subcontractor performing electrical work on a general contractor's project must generally hold what?
Answer: Their own specialty electrical contractor license
Electrical work requires a properly licensed electrical contractor; a general contractor cannot substitute for it.
What is the required retention period for financial and project records under Florida contractor regulations?
Answer: 3 years
Contractors are generally required to maintain project and financial records for at least 3 years.
Which of the following is considered a prohibited act that can lead to license discipline in Florida?
Answer: Abandoning a project without cause for more than 90 days
Abandoning a construction project without just cause is a disciplinable offense under Florida statutes.
Under Florida's statute of repose, an action for latent construction defects must generally be brought within how many years after completion?
Answer: 7 years
Florida's statute of repose for construction defects is generally 7 years from a defined completion event.