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Minnesota

Residential Building Contractor

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Minnesota DOLI
Residential Contractor Licensing

443 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN  55155
Phone:  (651) 284-5034
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content

Detailed exam content and specific requirements can be found at the DOLI link below:

Subject AreaBased on
Plans & SpecificationsMN Rule §1300
Energy Code (Envelope Criteria)MN Rule §1322
Building Planning / Life SafetyMN Residential Code §1309
SiteworkMN Residential Code §1303, §1309
Concrete & Masonry - Footings and FoundationsMN Residential Code §1309
Carpentry
Roofing
Exterior Finishes
Foam Plastic Insulation
Interior Finishes
Associated IssuesMN Rules §1309, §1315, §4715, §1322
Job Site SafetyMN Stat. 326B
Total number of test questions:
110
Time allowed (hours):
4.0
Recommended Reference Books
1.
Minnesota Residential Building Code, 2020, ICC
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2.
Workers‘ Compensation, MN Statutes Ch. 176
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3.
Employment, MN Statutes Ch. 181
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4.
Construction Codes and Licensing, MN Statutes, Ch. 326B
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5.
Housing; Statutory Warranties, MN Statutes, Ch. 327A
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6.
Manufactured Home Sales, MN Statutes, Ch. 327B
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7.
Assumed Names, Insignia, and Marks, MN Statutes, Ch. 333
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8.
Liens Against Property, MN Statutes, Ch. 514
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9.
DOLI Rules, Ch. 1300, 1303, 1309, 1315, 1322, 1350, and 1360
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10.
Administrative Rules, Residential Building Contractors, Ch. 2891
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11.
Code of Federal Regulations, Regulations Relating to Housing and Urban Development, Title 24, Parts 3280, 3282, 3285, 3286, US Department of HUD
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All reference books (and statutes) will be provided at the exam site.  You may not bring your own books.

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