Florida General Contractor Guide 2

Question 1

Which Florida board licenses general contractors?

Accepted Answer

Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)

Answer

Florida Bar

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Department of Highway Safety

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Public Service Commission

Question 2

What does a Florida general contractor license allow, unlike a building contractor license?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited work including structures of any height

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Only interior remodels

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Only single-family homes

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Only commercial roofing

Question 3

Which exam is required for the Florida certified general contractor license?

Accepted Answer

Contract administration, project management, and business & finance exams

Answer

Only a business & finance exam

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A single multiple-choice trade exam

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No exam is required

Question 4

What is the minimum experience typically required for a certified general contractor license?

Accepted Answer

4 years of experience or education equivalent

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6 months of experience

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No experience needed

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10 years mandatory

Question 5

What credit score threshold triggers additional financial requirements for applicants?

Accepted Answer

Below 660

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Below 800

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Below 500

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Any score

Question 6

The difference between a 'certified' and a 'registered' contractor in Florida is that a certified contractor can:

Accepted Answer

Work statewide

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Only work in one county

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Not pull permits

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Only subcontract

Question 7

Which agency oversees the CILB in Florida?

Accepted Answer

DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation)

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OSHA

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FEMA

Answer

IRS