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General Residential Contractor Licensing & Exam Prep
Applicants who wish to only perform Residential Contracting may obtain a General Residential Contracting License. Current General Contractors who wish to also bid or perform residential work may obtain the Residential Contractor Endorsement. In both cases, passing a 16-hour cold climate course is required in addition to passing the exam. Check out all of the information you need below.
Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Alaska General Residential Contractor License.
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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General Residential Contractor License
Anyone who wishes to construct or alter a privately owned residence of one to four units must have either the Residential Contractor Endorsement assigned to an existing General Contractor license or Residential Contractor. For the purposes of this license, alterations are considered to be any work which have a value of greater than 25% of the value of the structure being altered.
What are the requirements to getting a license?
Residential Endorsement- All licensees are required to obtain an Alaska Business License, which is acquired separately.
- Provide signed and notarized Residential Endorsement Contractor application.
- Proof of completion of the Alaska craftsman home program or its equivalent, or a postsecondary course in arctic engineering, or its equivalent, within two (2) years preceding the date of application.
- Submit the name of currently licensed general contractor and contractor license number which the residential contractor endorsement will be assigned to.
Residential Contractor License- All licensees are required to obtain an Alaska Business License, which is acquired separately.
- Signed and notarized Residential Contractor Registration Application.
- Obtain a Residential Endorsement
- Provide Proof of General Liability insurance covering not less than:
- $20,000 Damage to property
- $50,000 Injury including death
- $100,000 Injury including death to more than one person
- Submit completed Workers’ Compensation Worksheet and a certificate from a workers’ compensation insurance carrier
- A certificate from a workers’ compensation insurance carrier
- A bond of $20,000 in the form of Surety Bond, Cashier's Check, or Time Certificate of Deposit or Savings Passbook
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, & Professional Licensing at 907-465-8443 or visit their website.
16 hours of continuing education is required for renewal. Alaska has no reciprocity agreements for this license.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Contact PSI at 800-733-9267 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities. Pre-approval is required from the testing agency prior to scheduling the exam
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through CBPL to obtain your Alaska General Residential Contractor License or endorsement. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which exam do I need to take?
To schedule your exam, visit psiexams.com or call 800-733-9267.
General Residential Contractor
- Total Questions: 100
- Passing Score: 70% correct
- Time: 240 minutes
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Topics include: Sitework, Footings, and Foundations; Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement; Masonry; General Plan Reading; Carpentry - General and Residential Code; Advanced Cold Climate Home Building; American Wood Council Framing Fundamentals; Seismic and Wind Loading Fundamentals; General Code; Thermal and Moisture Protections - Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques; Equipment and Tools; OSHA Safety; Alaska Regulations for Residential Endorsement
How do I pass the exam?
The Alaska exams are open book. Most of the references below are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.
The exam prep includes math, plan reading, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
Online Exam Prep Includes:
- Math & Plans Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day.
- Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
- Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
- Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.
The Following References are Allowed to be Used During the Exam:
2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
2018 Wood Design Package
Northern Comfort: Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques
OSHA 1926
The Following References are NOT Allowed to be Used During the Exam:
Building Component Safety Information Book, BCSI Wood Trusses
Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016
Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
Modern Masonry
Roofing Construction & Estimating, Revised
3-4 Book Tab Bundle
Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack
Why should I choose RocketCert?
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Why pay for something knowing your time with it is limited? At RocketCert, we believe in offering lifetime access to your training, even though it will not be needed.
Our education is written industry experts. We believe in helping you with your career, and that help begins with offering best in class education.
We are here for you. Have a question? Need support? Our team is available 7 days a week for technical support. We pride ourselves in taking care of you.
Our training is available 24/7, and you can start and stop as needed. With our mobile ready courses, you can take from nearly any device at any location.