Florida General Contractor Study Guide 2026
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📋 Florida General Contractor Exam Format at a Glance
📚 Florida General Contractor Topics to Study (45)
✍️ Sample Florida General Contractor Questions & Answers
1. What wind speed zones exist in Florida and how do they affect construction?
Florida's wind map designates design wind speeds ranging from 110 mph in northern areas to 180+ mph in the Florida Keys, directly affecting structural design, roofing, windows, and materials specifications.
2. Which of the following is a required qualification before a contractor's license is issued in Florida?
Florida requires applicants to demonstrate financial stability and carry general liability (and workers' comp where applicable) insurance before licensure.
3. When a Florida contractor submits a 'Schedule of Values' with a pay application, what is its primary purpose?
A Schedule of Values breaks the contract sum into line items for each work component, enabling accurate progress billing and payment calculations.
4. An SPT blow count of 50 or 'refusal' most likely indicates which soil condition?
A blow count of 50 (or refusal when the sampler will not advance) indicates very dense granular soil or rock, which generally has high bearing capacity.
5. Which document typically defines how change orders are priced and approved on a Florida commercial project?
The general conditions establish the change order procedures, pricing, and approval process.
6. Which Florida board is responsible for licensing and regulating general contractors?
The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under the DBPR licenses and regulates Florida general contractors.