Building Construction
Apply for the License and Exam
Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors
600 North Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: (225) 765-2301
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
| Content Outline | # of
Questions |
|---|
| General Requirements | 25 |
| Site Construction | 15 |
| Concrete | 6 |
| Masonry | 4 |
| Metals | 6 |
| Wood | 5 |
| Thermal & Moisture Protection | 5 |
| Doors, Windows & Glazing | 4 |
| Finishes | 5 |
| Mechanical & Plumbing Systems | 6 |
| Electrical Systems | 3 |
| Procurement & Contracting Requirements | 31 |
Total number of test questions:
115
Number of non-scored questions:
10
Time allowed (hours):
5.5
Books Provided in the Exam
NOTE: It is not necessary to read all of the
books in order to pass the examination. Rather, this list is intended to suggest what types of books might be useful in helping to acquire the basic knowledge needed to perform this type of work.
1.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards, USDOJ
2.
Carpentry, 6th Edition, ATP
3.
Excavation and Grading Handbook, 2006, Nick Capachi
4.
Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, Technical Digest No. 9, 3rd Edition, Steel Joist Institute
5.
NASCLA Contractor's Guide - Basic, 13th Edition, NASCLA
6.
Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods, 9th Edition, NASCLA
7.
Project Management in Construction, 7th Edition, Sidney Levy
8.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] MANCOMM Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, Millennium Edition
9.
International Building Code, 2018 or 2021, ICC
10.
Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book, 31st Edition, Frank Walker Company
11.
NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2022, NFPA
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