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    • BC-A (Residential)

    Tennessee BC-A (Residential) Building Contractor Study Course

    Combo includes everything you need to pass both your Tennessee State Contractor Residential exam and Tennessee NASCLA business and law exam. Our unique learning system will get you quickly through the materials showing you how to study, prepare, and take your License Exam.

     

    Residential building contractors are those whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of 1,2,3, or 4 family unit residences under four stories in height.

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    Step 1

    Purchase your exam prep course - Tennessee BC-A Residential

    Step 2

    Study for, and take your Tennessee BC-A Residential Exam.

    Step 3

    Schedule and Pass Your PSI Contractors Exam

    Step 4

    Submit your Tennessee Application

    Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Requirements & Application

    * A Tennessee contractor's license is required when the total cost or contract amount is $25,000 or more.

    Monetary limits for each license as follows:

    * 10 times working capital OR 10 times net worth – whichever is LESS

    * If the requested monetary limit is $3,000,000 or less, a reviewed financial statement is required.

    * If the requested monetary limit is greater than $3,000,000 an audited financial statement is required.

    * A Tennessee contractor's license is not granted solely on meeting one requirement. All requirements must be met (exams, financials, experience, etc) and all information submitted is considered

    Review Updated TN Financials Here

    Board Contact Information:

    Board for Licensing Contractors
    4th Floor, Davy Crockett Tower
    500 James Robertson Pkwy.
    Nashville, TN 37243-1150

    Phone: 800.544.7693
    Website:     Tennessee State License BoardFees: The application fee for a new contractor license is $250. To obtain a license application and other forms for Tennessee go to Tennessee Contractors Application

    Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Test Information

    Test Information: This test covers information in 8 subject areas. The questions are created from content in the 9 book set shown below the following chart.
    Candidate Information Bulletin: Click here to download the bulletin

    Exam Information
    Exam Fee $100
    Number of Questions 100
    Passing Score 73% or 73 Questions
    Time Limit 300 Minutes

    Subject Area Number of Questions
    Sitework, Footings, and Foundation 10
    Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 10
    Masonry 7
    Carpentry 20
    Roofing 10
    Estimating, Plan Reading, and General Residential Code Requirements 20
    Associated Trades 15
    OSHA Safety 8

    Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Reciprocity

    Tennessee has established reciprocity for the BC-A license with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina.

    Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Permitted Work

    Residential building contractors are those whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one, two, three, or four family unit residences, not exceeding three stories in height and accessory use structures in connection therewith. Residential contractors may bid on any of the 34 building subcategories, as long as it is "residential".