ICC Contractor Licensing Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What type of bond is commonly required for ICC contractor applicants in Illinois?
- Performance bond
- Surety bond (Correct answer)
- Revenue bond
- Mortgage bond
Correct answer: Surety bond
A surety bond provides financial protection for clients and is a standard requirement for ICC contractor applicants.
Question 2: If an ICC contractor's certification expires, how must they legally continue operating in Illinois?
- Apply for a temporary permit
- Cease all regulated work until renewal is completed (Correct answer)
- Work under a partner's license
- Notify clients and proceed
Correct answer: Cease all regulated work until renewal is completed
Once a certification expires, the contractor must stop all regulated work until the certification is properly renewed.
Question 3: Which of the following is typically required as proof of experience when applying for an ICC contractor certification?
- College transcripts
- Verified work history or apprenticeship records (Correct answer)
- High school diploma
- Tax returns for three years
Correct answer: Verified work history or apprenticeship records
Verified work history or apprenticeship documentation demonstrates the practical experience required for ICC certification.
Question 4: An ICC contractor who moves their business to a new address must:
- Apply for a brand-new certification
- Notify the ICC of the address change (Correct answer)
- Surrender their current certification
- Post a new bond only
Correct answer: Notify the ICC of the address change
Contractors are required to keep their contact information current with the ICC, including notifying the agency of any address changes.
Question 5: What happens to an ICC contractor's certification if they are convicted of a felony related to their contracting work?
- Nothing unless a client complains
- It may be revoked by the ICC (Correct answer)
- It is automatically upgraded
- It transfers to their employer
Correct answer: It may be revoked by the ICC
A felony conviction related to contracting activities is grounds for revocation of an ICC certification.
Question 6: Which examination component is typically required for initial ICC contractor certification in Illinois?
- Oral interview only
- Written competency examination (Correct answer)
- Physical fitness test
- Portfolio review only
Correct answer: Written competency examination
Applicants must pass a written competency examination covering relevant codes, regulations, and technical knowledge.
ICC Contractor Licensing Requirements 2
What type of bond is commonly required for ICC contractor applicants in Illinois?