Florida General Contractor Florida General Contractor MCQ 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which building code governs construction in the state of Florida?
- International Building Code (IBC) unmodified
- Florida Building Code (FBC) (Correct answer)
- Uniform Construction Code
- National Construction Standard
Correct answer: Florida Building Code (FBC)
The Florida Building Code, based on the I-Codes with state amendments, governs all Florida construction.
Question 2: How often is the Florida Building Code typically updated to a new edition?
- Every year
- Every 3 years (Correct answer)
- Every 5 years
- Every 10 years
Correct answer: Every 3 years
The Florida Building Code is updated on a three-year cycle to align with model code updates.
Question 3: In Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, what design wind speed consideration is most critical?
- Snow load capacity
- Seismic bracing
- Wind-borne debris and uplift resistance (Correct answer)
- Frost line depth
Correct answer: Wind-borne debris and uplift resistance
The HVHZ (Miami-Dade and Broward) requires products tested for wind-borne debris impact and uplift.
Question 4: A subcontractor performing electrical work on a general contractor's project must generally hold what?
- No license if supervised by the GC
- Their own specialty electrical contractor license (Correct answer)
- Only a business tax receipt
- A registered general contractor license
Correct answer: Their own specialty electrical contractor license
Electrical work requires a properly licensed electrical contractor; a general contractor cannot substitute for it.
Question 5: What is the required retention period for financial and project records under Florida contractor regulations?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
Contractors are generally required to maintain project and financial records for at least 3 years.
Question 6: Which of the following is considered a prohibited act that can lead to license discipline in Florida?
- Obtaining a permit before starting work
- Abandoning a project without cause for more than 90 days (Correct answer)
- Carrying workers' compensation insurance
- Providing a written contract
Correct 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.
Question 7: Under Florida's statute of repose, an action for latent construction defects must generally be brought within how many years after completion?
- 4 years
- 7 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
- 15 years
Correct answer: 7 years
Florida's statute of repose for construction defects is generally 7 years from a defined completion event.
Florida General Contractor Florida General Contractor MCQ 3
Which building code governs construction in the state of Florida?