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Alabama Building Construction License (Commercial) |
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We now offer review for this exam online! Click here to enroll or call 1-800-952-0910.
| Requirements: |
- The Alabama Business Law & Management Exam is required for licensure as a General Contractor.
- Pre-approval from the board is required for testing. This is done my submitting a completed application.
- General contractors must submit verification of 3 years experience and a financial statement with the completed application.
- Limits are based on the applicants net worth or working capital, whichever the lesser.
- A license is required for commercial work where the contract is $50,000 or more.
- Please note that this license does not cover residential construction.
- To become a licensed contractor, the General Contractor Business and Law exam must also be passed.
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| Services: |
Building Construction: Shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof or additions thereto, intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort or convenience. Building construction shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto.
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| Applications: |
There is a $300.00 application fee. The application must be submitted to the board at least 30 days before the next board meeting. Which are normally held in January, April, July and October. |
| Reciprocity: |
This license has reciprocity with Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. However, you must have held the same classification of license in these states for at least three years to qualify for reciprocity. |
| Continuing Education: |
As of this time, there is no continuing education for this license. |
| Exam: |
- The Alabama Building Construction Exam has 100 questions and a time limit of 260 minutes.
- A 70% is required to pass.
- Topics on the exam include sitework, footings and foundation, concrete and concrete reinforcement, metals, masonry, carpentry, roofing, general code and construction knowledge, associated trades, and OSHA.
- The fee for the exam is $96.
- To schedule your exam, you must first obtain pre-approval from the board. Then, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.
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| References: |
The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
- 2006 International Building Code
- OSHA Part 1926
- Modern Masonry
- Pipe and Excavation Contracting
- Gypsum Construction Handbook
- Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
- Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
- Placing Reinforcing Bars
- Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures
- Carpentry and Building Construction
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2006
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| Training: |
We offer review for the Alabama Building Construction Exam through 1 ½ day seminar or in a home study/ online course format. The fee for the online class is $195. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. The program narrated and animated. For more information, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.
Online Class Price: $195
Seminar Price: $445
We now offer review for this exam online! Click here to enroll or call 1-800-952-0910.
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