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South Carolina Residential Building Contractor License
Residential Building Licensing & Exam Prep
South Carolina requires all Residential Building Contractors to obtain a license before any bidding or work can take place. The Business & Law test accompanies Residential Building Contractor exam as a requirement for licensure. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your tests 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 South Carolina Residential Building Contractor License.
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$299SC Residential Building Contractor
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$902$829Prep, Books, Tabs
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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Residential Building Contractor License
A licensed Residential Building Contractor constructs, superintends, or offers to construct or superintend the construction, repair, improvement, or re-improvement of a residential building or structure which is not over three floors in height and which does not have more than sixteen units in any single apartment building, when the cost of the undertaking exceeds five thousand dollars.
What are the requirements to getting an SC Residential Builder License?
Exams- Pass SC Residential Building Contractor or NASCLA Residential Building Contractor Exam
- Pass Residential Business Management & Law Exam
Financial- Furnish an original surety bond with the license fee after passing the examination if the total cost of construction exceeds $5,000. The bond must be the original document signed by the applicant, in the amount of $10,000, with the power of attorney attached and the individuals name listed as principal.
Experience- Submit 1 year of experience under a residential builder or Building contractor within the preceding 5 years.
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission at 803-896-4696 or visit Residential Builders Commission.
The state does not require SC Residential Builders to complete continuing education prior to each renewal. Also, South Carolina has reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, 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, 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.
The Commission will notify the applicant and PSI once an applicant has been approved to take the examination. The applicant will contact PSI to schedule the examination. Apply to sit for the exam on the state board website. 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 PLB to obtain your South Carolina Residential Building Contractor 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?
To schedule your exam, visit psiexams.com or call 855-340-3701.
South Carolina Contractors must pass two examinations: their Trade and Business & Law.
Residential Building Contractor Exam
- Number of questions: 110
- Percent to pass: 77 correct
- Time allowed: 360 minutes
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Topics include: General Building; Residential Electrical; Residential HVAC; Residential Plumbing.
Residential Contractor Business & Law Exam
- Total Questions: 50
- Passing Score: 34 correct
- Time: 120 minutes
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Topics include: Business Management; Licensing Laws and Rules; Estimating and Bidding; Contracts and Agreements; Project Management; Insurance and Bonding; Safety Recordkeeping and Reporting; Labor Laws and Employment Regulations; Financial Management; Tax Laws; Liens; Environmental Laws and Regulations
How do I pass the exam?
The South Carolina exams are open book. 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.
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.
South Carolina Residential Builder Online Exam Prep
Lifetime Online Access to:
- SC Residential Builder Online Exam Prep
Our Online Exam Prep features:
- Instant Online Access
- Start & Stop as needed
- Instructor Support
- No Pass No Pay Policy
Ideal for students who already own all references
$299
South Carolina Residential Builder Bundle
Includes the following:
- SC Residential Builder Online Exam Prep
- All the books to use during the exam
Plus the following:
- Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
- Free Shipping!
- Instructor Support
- No Pass No Pay Policy
- Lifetime Access from nearly any device
As of 9/1/2023, the residential building exam will use the 2021 International Residential Code:
2021 International Residential Code
Building Component Safety Information Book, BCSI Wood Trusses
Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016
Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
The Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
Modern Masonry
South Carolina Residential Business and Law Online Exam Prep
South Carolina NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Residential Builders, 9th Edition
5-6 Book Tab Bundle
Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack
Why should I choose RocketCert?
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