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