Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor License (GA)

Requirements to Obtaining your License.

A Contractors License (Residential Light Commercial) is required in Georgia when the project exceeds $2,500.

• Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
• Please note that the Georgia Business and Law exam is also required to be passed to obtain your contractor’s license.
• Licensure will be required for the practice of contracting in Georgia for any job over $2,500.
• Applicants must have a minimum of net worth of $150,000, a Line of Credit with a minimum of $50,000 one must have a CPA submit a reference letter/form attesting to either a review or audit.
• Must provide copy of an insurance certificate showing proof of workers compensation insurance as required by Georgia law and liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000. If applicant is applying as an individual, such proof shall be on behalf of the individual. If applicant is applying as a qualifying agent, such proof shall relate to the business organization.
• Other requirements listed here

Work that can be Done Under this License

A Residential/Light Commercial contractor performs any work or activity covered under the Residential/Basic contractor AND work or activity related to multifamily and multiuse light commercial buildings and structures, and their related accessory buildings and structures. These buildings/structures must be less than 4 stories high, less than 25,000 square feet in aggregate interior floor space. Buildings/structures are constructed of wood or light gauge metal frame, brick veneer, prefabricated, or manufactured type of construction, or are pre-engineered steel buildings not exceeding 50,000 square feet of interior floor space.

Applying to get your License

Reciprocity Agreements

Continuing Education

Exam Details

• The fee for the exam is $72.
• The Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Exam has 90 questions and a time limit of 230 minutes.
• A 70% is required to pass.
• Topics on the exam include sitework, footings, and foundation; concrete and concrete reinforcement; masonry; carpentry; metals; roofing; associated trades; general code and construction knowledge; and OSHA safety.
• To schedule your exam, you must first obtain pre-approval from the board. Then, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.

Books and References for the Exam

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
• 2006 International Residential Code
• OSHA Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926
• Carpentry and Building Construction
• Guide to Good Practice for Wood Trusses
• Contractors Guide to Quality Concrete
• Modern Masonry
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
• Gypsum Construction Handbook
• Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
• Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
• 2006 International Energy Conservation Code

The following reference is also needed for the exam. It is available to print online free of charge.

• 2007 Georgia Building Code Amendments
• 200 AND 2008 Georgia Residential Code Amendments
• Georgia Accessibility Code

Exam Review, Training, Education

We offer review for the Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Exam through home study/ online course format. The fee for the online class is $149. 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 Course: $149
Live Seminar: $445