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California General Building Contractor B License and Exam Prep
General Building Contractor Licensing & Exam Prep
After obtaining the required experience, applicants may begin the process to obtain an General Building Contractor license. Applicants must pass two exams in order to be considered for a General Building Contractor by the board. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time. 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 California General Building Contractor License.
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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General Building Contractor License
A General Building Contractor is a contractor whose principal contracting business is in connection with any structure built, being built, or to be built, for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property of any kind, requiring in its construction the use of at least two unrelated building trades or crafts, or to do or superintend the whole or any part thereof.
What are the requirements to getting a license?
General Building Contractor Pre-Qualifications- Pass the written Law and Business Examination and a trade-specific examination
- Have, within the last 10 years, at least four (4) years of experience in General Building work
- The experience must be at no less than a journeyman level, or as a foreman, supervising employee, contractor, or owner-builder.
- Meet specified bond, insurance, and other requirements for licensure with CSLB.
Bond and Insurance RequirementsContractor's Bond
- All contractors must have a $15,000 contractor's bond on file with CSLB.
- An additional $12,500 qualifying individual's bond must be filed for all contractors that are qualified by an RME
- All LLC licenses are required to have an additional $100,000 employee/worker bond of file with CSLB for the benefit of workers employed by or contracted to work for an LLC.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Workers' compensation is required when a contractor has employees. The Certificate of Insurance must be issued in the business name shown on the application.
LLC Liability Insurance
- All LLC licenses are required to have liability insurance between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, determined by the number of personnel of record on the license. For five (5) or fewer personnel, the amount is not less than $1 million. For each additional member of the personnel, the amount increases $100,000, up to a maximum of $5 million.
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the California Contractors State License Board at 800-321-2752 or visit Board Website.
No continuing education is required for each renewal. Also, General Building Contractors have reciprocity agreements with Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, and Utah.
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 on your first attempt. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service.
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 at an unbeatable price, so you can pass on your first attempt..
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Submit a completed application packet to the California State Division to obtain pre-approval for the exam.
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through CSLB to obtain your California General Building License. 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?
Applicants can arrange a time and date to take the exam with the State Board after obtaining pre-approval.
General Building Contractor
Topics include (but not limited to):
- Planning and Estimating
- Framing and Structural Components
- Core Trades
- Finish Trades
- Safety
Business Law Exam
- Business Organization
- Business Finances
- Employment Requirements
- Bonds, Insurance, and Liens
- Contract Requirements and Execution
- Licensing Requirements
- Safety
- Public Works
How do I pass the exam?
The California exams are closed book. The exam prep comes with a manual containing practice tests, online tests, and online videos.
- Online Exam Manual - reviews basic math and estimating, CAL/OSHA regulations, and specific trade topics that are covered on State Exam
- Online Practice Exams - includes Flash Cards, Non-Graded Quizzes, and Exam Simulations
- Video Lectures - lectures by industry experts that guide you through the manual
- 1 Year Access - If you need additional time, extensions are available for $69
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California Law and Business Online Exam Prep
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Why should I choose RocketCert?
At RocketCert, we strive to be the best (while having fun in the process). This means having not only the best quality of education, but also industry leading technology. Best yet, we are here for you 24/7. Have a question or comment? Give us a call or contact us to send us a message. Ready to begin? Select from the training below and start immediately. Of course, you can resume later!
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