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Louisiana

Building Construction

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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 Requirements25
Site Construction15
Concrete6
Masonry4
Metals6
Wood5
Thermal & Moisture Protection5
Doors, Windows & Glazing4
Finishes5
Mechanical & Plumbing Systems6
Electrical Systems3
Procurement & Contracting Requirements31
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
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2.
Carpentry, 6th Edition, ATP
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3.
Excavation and Grading Handbook, 2006, Nick Capachi
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4.
Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, Technical Digest No. 9, 3rd Edition, Steel Joist Institute
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5.
NASCLA Contractor's Guide - Basic, 13th Edition, NASCLA
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6.
Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods, 9th Edition, NASCLA
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7.
Project Management in Construction, 7th Edition, Sidney Levy
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8.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] MANCOMM Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, Millennium Edition
Buy at MANCOMM
9.
International Building Code, 2018 or 2021, ICC
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10.
Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book, 31st Edition, Frank Walker Company
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11.
NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2022, NFPA
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