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Virginia Commercial Builder Contractor (CBC) Complete Combo
CBC Complete Combo includes everything you need to pass your Virginia Commercial Builder Contractor Trades and NASCLA Virginia Business and Law exams (Class A,B, or C Portion). Includes:reference book set, printed and bound study guide, QA audio for books, unlimited exam prep
The Commercial Building Contractor is one whose contracts include construction, remodeling, repair, improvement, removal, or demolition on real property owned, controlled or leased by another person of commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, and accessory use buildings or structures.
Step 1
Purchase your exam prep course and VA 8 hour Pre-License Course Virginia Commercial Contractor (CBC)
Step 2
Study and Pass Your Business Law Exam
Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Exam Requirements & Application
Requirements for Obtaining Your VA Contractor License:
Eligibility for a contractor's license is based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, abilities, financial position, and other entry requirements.
| Class A Contractor |
Class B Contractor |
Class C Contractor |
| 1. Must be at least 18 years old | 1. Must be at least 18 years old | 1. Must be at least 18 years old |
| 2. Complete the 8 hour Pre-License course | 2. Complete the 8 hour Pre-License course | 2. Complete the 8 hour Pre-License course |
| 3. Must be full time employee or a member of responsible management of the firm | 3. Must be full time employee or a member of responsible management of the firm | 3. Must be full time employee or a member of responsible management of the firm |
| 4. Pass the VA Business Law exam - Parts 1 (General), 2 (Virginia), & 3 (Advanced) | 4. Pass the VA Business Law exam - Parts 1 (General) & 2 (Virginia) only | 4. The VA Business Law exam is not required for Class C licenses |
| 5. Pass any specialty trades exams for your specific trade | 5. Pass any specialty trades exams for your specific trade | 5. Pass any specialty trades exams for your specific trade |
| 6. Five years experience | 6. Three years experience | 6. Two years experience |
| 7. Net Worth of at least $45,000 | 7. Net Worth of at least $15,000 | 7. No Net Worth requirement for Class C licenses |
Eligibility for a contractor's license is based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, abilities, financial position, and other entry requirements.
Board Contact Information:
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Dr. Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233-1485
Phone: 804.367.8511 or 804.367.8500
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 5:00pm
Website:http://www.dpor.virginia.gov
Frequently Asked Questions:
Click here for your Virginia Contractor License Application
Click here for your Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Your VA Contractor's License
Fees: The application fee for a new prime Virginia contractor's license is $385 for a Class A, $370 for a Class B, and $235 for a Class C.
8 hour pre-license course must be taken along with the Virginia Business Law before Application is submitted for the Specialty exam.
Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Test Information
Test Information: This Virginia Commercial Building Contractor exam covers information in 12 subject areas. The Virginia Commercial Building Contractor exam questions are created from content in the 20 book set shown below the following chart.Candidate Information Bulletin: For the Virginia Commercial Building Contractor bulletin, go to PSI Candidate Bulletin
Applicants must also pass a separate Virginia contractor exam on Business Law and Project Management for Virginia.
| Exam Information | |
|---|---|
| Exam Fee | $85 |
| Number of Questions | 80 |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Time Limit | 180 Minutes |
| Subject Area | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Site Work | 8 |
| Concrete including Reinforcement | 9 |
| Masonry | 9 |
| Metals | 9 |
| Carpentry | 9 |
| Thermal and Moisture Protection | 8 |
| Associated Trades | 7 |
| Safety | 7 |
| Estimating and Plan Reading | 8 |
| General Building Code Requirements | 6 |
Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Reciprocity
Virginia has established reciprocity with Louisiana. You must hold a commercial license with a classification of "building construction" and have obtained the license by examination in order to qualify.
The NASCLA exam serves as your trades exam in Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia
Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Permitted Work
With this license you may bid on and build all types of commercial buildings in VA. Residential work is not permitted with this license.