Florida General Contractor Florida General Contractor MCQ 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)

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Florida Department of Transportation

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Building Officials Association of Florida

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Florida Real Estate Commission

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Statewide anywhere in Florida

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Only the county where the license was issued

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Only within a 50-mile radius of the business

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Only in incorporated municipalities

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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$50,000 public liability and $50,000 property damage

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$100,000 public liability and $25,000 property damage

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$500,000 combined single limit

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

90 days

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30 days

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60 days

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120 days

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

45 days

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15 days

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60 days

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90 days

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Certificate of Occupancy

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Notice of Commencement

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Notice to Owner

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Contractor's Affidavit

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

To establish the priority date for liens and identify the project

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To request a building inspection

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To release the contractor from warranty obligations

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To transfer property ownership