Virginia
Class A Contractor
Apply for the License
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board of Contractors
9960 Mayland
Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 367-8511
Licensing Board Page
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Exam Administrator
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PSI Licensure: Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page |
Exam Type
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| OPEN BOOK |
Exam Content - 3 Parts
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All exam portions must be completed
in order to obtain the Class A Contractor license. |
Subject Areas - Part 1
Virginia (Rules and Regulations) Portion |
# of Questions |
| Regulation of Contractors |
7 |
| Board Rules and Regulations |
5 |
| Building Codes |
5 |
| Transaction Recovery Fund |
5 |
| Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations |
2 |
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| Total Number of Test Questions: |
24 |
| Time Allowed (minutes): |
48 |
| Passing Score: |
18 |
Subject Area - Part 2
General Portion |
# of Questions |
| Business Organization |
2 |
| Estimating and Bidding |
10 |
| Contract Management |
10 |
| Project Management |
7 |
| Risk Management |
3 |
| Safety |
5 |
| Labor Laws |
3 |
| Financial Management |
5 |
| Federal and State Taxes |
4 |
| Lien Laws |
1 |
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| Total Number of Test Questions: |
50 |
| Time Allowed (minutes): |
100 |
| Passing Score: |
35 |
Subject Area - Part 3
Advanced Portion |
# of Questions |
| Estimating and Bidding |
1 |
| Contract Management |
4 |
| Project Management |
1 |
| Risk Management |
1 |
| Safety |
2 |
| Labor Laws |
4 |
| Financial Management |
5 |
| Federal and State Taxes |
4 |
| Lien Laws |
1 |
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| Total Number of Test Questions: |
24 |
| Time Allowed (minutes): |
60 |
| Passing Score: |
17 |
| Part 4 is not required for this license |
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Books Allowed in the Exam |
| 1. |
NASCLA Manual - Business and Project Management for Contractors, Virginia, 7th Edition, 2007. |
| 2. |
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, USBC, 2009 Edition. |
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Alternative References |
| 1. |
Virginia Board for Contractors Rules and Regulations, Article 1, Title 54.1, Chapter 11 - Regulation of Contractors, 2005, Virginia Board of Contractors. |
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| 2. |
Virginia Board for Contractors Rules and Regulations, Article 2, Title 54.1, Chapter 11 - VA Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund Act, 2005, Virginia Board of Contractors. |
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| 3. |
Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law, Regulations and Certification Regulations, 2003 (2009 update). |
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| 4. |
Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act, Title 56, Chapter 10.3, Virginia Code of Laws 56-265.14 through 56-265.32. |
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| 5. |
Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act, U.S. Department of Labor. |
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| 6. |
Circular E, Employer’s Tax Guide,
US
Department of the Treasury, IRS. |
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| 7. |
Virginia Mechanics’ Lien Law, Title 43, Chapter 1, Code of Virginia. |
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| 8. |
Virginia Employment Commission Employer Handbook, Virginia Employment Commission. |
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| 9. |
Virginia Right to Work Law,
Virginia Code of Laws 40.1-58 through 40.1-69. |
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| 10. |
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program (VOSH), 16 VAC 25 (Chapters 60, 140, 150, 160, and 170 excerpts included) the Virginia modifications to the Federal OSHA rules. |
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| 11. |
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement, Department of Labor and Industry. |
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| 12. |
OSHA Form 200 (superceded by Form 300) - Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, U.S. Department of Labor. |
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| 13. |
OSHA Form Number 101 (replaced by Form 301), Injury and Illness Incident Report, U.S. Department of Labor |
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| 14. |
Virginia Workers' Compensation Act, Title 65.2 |
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| 15. |
Form I-9, US Department of the Treasury, IRS. |
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| 16. |
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1904, 2008, OSHA Recordkeeping, U.S. Department of Labor. |
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| 17. |
Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926, 2003, GPO. |
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| 18. |
Builder's Guide to Accounting, 2001, Revised Edition, Michael C. Thomsett. |
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| 19. |
Construction Contracting, 6th Edition, 1994, Richard H. Clough. |
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| 20. |
Virginia Job Safety and Health Protection Poster, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. |
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Additional Recommended Books and Codes |
| 1. |
Construction Law Survival Manual, Fullerton & Knowles Law Firm |
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| 2. |
Selected Construction Regulations for the Home Building Industry, U.S. Dept of Labor. |
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| 3. |
Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations, MHSA, 2006. |
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