Florida General Contractor Guide 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Florida board licenses general contractors?
- Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) (Correct answer)
- Florida Bar
- Department of Highway Safety
- Public Service Commission
Correct answer: Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
The CILB, under the DBPR, licenses construction contractors in Florida.
Question 2: What does a Florida general contractor license allow, unlike a building contractor license?
- Only interior remodels
- Unlimited work including structures of any height (Correct answer)
- Only single-family homes
- Only commercial roofing
Correct answer: Unlimited work including structures of any height
General contractors may build structures of unlimited height, while building contractors are limited to structures up to three stories.
Question 3: Which exam is required for the Florida certified general contractor license?
- Only a business & finance exam
- Contract administration, project management, and business & finance exams (Correct answer)
- A single multiple-choice trade exam
- No exam is required
Correct answer: Contract administration, project management, and business & finance exams
Applicants must pass the Contract Administration, Project Management, and Business & Finance exams.
Question 4: What is the minimum experience typically required for a certified general contractor license?
- 4 years of experience or education equivalent (Correct answer)
- 6 months of experience
- No experience needed
- 10 years mandatory
Correct answer: 4 years of experience or education equivalent
Florida generally requires four years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
Question 5: What credit score threshold triggers additional financial requirements for applicants?
- Below 660 (Correct answer)
- Below 800
- Below 500
- Any score
Correct answer: Below 660
Applicants with a FICO score below 660 must provide a bond or additional financial documentation.
Question 6: The difference between a 'certified' and a 'registered' contractor in Florida is that a certified contractor can:
- Only work in one county
- Work statewide (Correct answer)
- Not pull permits
- Only subcontract
Correct answer: Work statewide
Certified contractors may work anywhere in Florida, while registered contractors are limited to specific local jurisdictions.
Question 7: Which agency oversees the CILB in Florida?
- DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) (Correct answer)
- OSHA
- FEMA
- IRS
Correct answer: DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation)
The CILB operates under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Florida General Contractor Guide 2
Which Florida board licenses general contractors?