Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Virginia
(CIC) Commercial Improvement Contracting

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Commonwealth of Virginia
DPOR Board of Contractors

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA  23233
(804) 367-8511
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PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 340-3910
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Windows & Doors4
Rough Carpentry & Metal Framing9
General Code Requirements5
Roofing & Exterior Siding7
Drywall5
Concrete7
Masonry8
Safety5
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
120
Scope of Work

Service which provides for repair or improvement to structures not defined as dwellings and townhouses in the USBC.  The CBC classification also provides for this function.  The CIC classification does not provide for the construction of new buildings, accessory buildings, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas work.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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2.
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2018, USBC
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3.
International Mechanical Code, 2018 or 2021, ICC
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4.
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 or 2021, ICC
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5.
Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 (Student Edition), John & Mark Feirer, McGraw-Hill (Amazon version number in description is wrong)
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6.
Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 2011, 15th Edition, Kosmatka, Kerkhoff, Panarese
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7.
Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone, 8th Edition, 2015, Clois Kicklighter
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8.
Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014, USG
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NOTICE:  AS of 5/1/25, only the 2021 versions of ICC codes will be used to create questions for specialty exams.

Available Study Materials
This study guide only covers the OSHA portion of the PSI exam.
PSI OSHA Selections, 2013
Study Guide
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