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How often must a Florida certified general contractor license be renewed?
Answer: Every 2 years (biennially)
Contractor licenses in Florida are renewed on a two-year cycle.
How many hours of continuing education are generally required per renewal period?
Answer: 14 hours
Florida requires 14 hours of approved continuing education each two-year renewal period.
Which of the following must a certified contractor maintain to keep the license active?
Answer: Workers' compensation and liability insurance
Contractors must maintain public liability and workers' compensation insurance as required by law.
Failure to renew a license on time typically results in it becoming:
Answer: Delinquent, then null and void if not addressed
An unrenewed license becomes delinquent and eventually null and void if not reactivated.
What is the minimum general liability insurance often required for a general contractor?
Answer: $300,000 for public liability
General contractors are commonly required to carry at least $300,000 in public liability coverage.
Continuing education for Florida contractors must include a portion on which topic?
Answer: Workplace safety and workers' compensation
Required CE hours include specific topics such as workers' compensation, safety, and laws/rules.
A licensed qualifying agent is responsible for:
Answer: Supervising the construction activities of the business
The qualifying agent supervises the construction operations of the licensed business entity.