Louisiana Ornamental Iron and Structural Steel Erection, Metal Buildings Exam Preparation

Louisiana
Ornamental Iron and Structural Steel Erection, Metal Buildings

Apply for the license and exam

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
P.O. Box 14419
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Phone: (225) 765-2301
Louisiana Contractor Licensing Web Page

Exam Type

CLOSED BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Area	% of Questions
Specifications, Blueprints, Details	22
Structural Steel Erection	18
Rigging, Hoisting, Cranes	16
Structural Steel Fabrication	14
Safety	14
Welding	10
Properties of Metals	6

Total Number of Test Questions:	50

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors has not made time allowed for the exam and the passing percentage available in the study guide for this trade.

In Louisiana you must also pass a Business and Law Exam unless you are already a licensed contractor who is adding a classification to your license.

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam
(containing information relevant to the exam)

1.	Hoisting and Rigging Standard, U.S. Department of Enegry.
2.	Wire and Fiber Rope and Rigging, Naval Ships' Technical Manual Chapter 613, 1999, U. S. Navy.
3.	Metal Fabrication: A Practical Guide, Robert L. O'Con, Richard H. Carr.
4.	Modern Welding, Carl H. Turnquist, William A. Bowditch, Kevin E. Bowditch, Andrew D. Althouse.
5.	Welding Technology, Gower A. Kennedy.

According to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, "The 'trade' examinations are based upon general working knowledge of the field in which you wish to be licensed." In their study guides the Board states that the reference materials listed "may NOT necessarily cover all information needed to pass the exam." The study guide also states that "the reference list contains a representative sample of materials that are available which contain information relavent to the examination."

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26-Feb-2007