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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.

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    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

    Step 3

    Virginia Contractor License Application

    Step 4
    Pass Your Virginia Commercial Contractor (CBC) PSI 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.

    Virginia Commercial Building Contractor Exam Prep Courses Offered