Florida General Contractor Guide 4

Question 1

Under Florida law, who must sign and seal engineered structural plans?

Accepted Answer

A licensed professional engineer or architect

Answer

The contractor only

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The homeowner

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A building inspector

Question 2

A contractor who abandons a project without cause after receiving payment may face:

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action and possible license revocation

Answer

A promotion

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Automatic renewal

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No consequences

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To record the start of work and protect lien rights

Answer

To end a project

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To pay taxes

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To hire employees

Question 4

Under Florida's Construction Lien Law, a contractor must provide the owner with:

Accepted Answer

A Notice to Owner and lien releases as payments are made

Answer

Nothing in writing

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Only verbal updates

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A tax return

Question 5

Which activity requires a building permit in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Structural additions and major electrical or plumbing work

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Painting a wall

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Replacing a light bulb

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Mowing the lawn

Question 6

The Florida Building Code is primarily based on which model code?

Accepted Answer

The International Building Code (IBC)

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The Uniform Commercial Code

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The National Electrical Code only

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No model code

Question 7

If a subcontractor is unpaid, they may protect their interest by filing a:

Accepted Answer

Construction (mechanic's) lien

Answer

Building permit

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Tax return

Answer

Zoning variance