Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories License Information
About The License & Exam
Services:
Building Construction under Four Stories (BCU4): Shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof, that do not exceed three stories in height, and any roof structure or component of such structure does not exceed fifty feet in height, which are intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort or convenience. BCU4 shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto for buildings less than three stories in height. BCU4 shall include interior nonstructural alterations and repairs to existing buildings exceeding three stories in height. In addition to the above BCU4 shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof exceeding three stories in height on projects but only under the direction and supervision of a General contractor or Construction Manager licensed under Building Construction.
Requirements:
- Licensure will be required for the practice of contracting in Alabama for any contract is $50,000 or more.
- Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
- The Alabama Business and Law exam is also required to be passed to obtain your contractor’s license.
- Applicants must submit verification of 3 years experience and a financial statement.
- Applicants must have a minimum of net worth and working capital of $10,000 in order to qualify for the lowest bid limit classification.
A - Not to exceed $100,000.00
B - Not to exceed $250,000.00
C - Not to exceed $500,000.00
D - Not to exceed $1,000,000.00
E - Not to exceed $3,000,000.00
U - Unlimited
Applications:
To apply, contact the state of Alabama at 1-334-272-5030 or download the application at http://genconbd.alabama.gov/Forms-Main.htm
Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors Testing Process:
1. Candidates seeking licensure contact the State for a license application must complete license application and submit to the State.
2. State notifies PSI of the candidates eligible for testing. PSI notifies the candidates of their eligibility for testing and provides candidates with test registration and scheduling information. Each approved application will be valid for a period of one year from the date PSI receives the eligibility list from the State. If for any reason you do not receive information by e-mail or regular mail, you may contact psi at 1-800-733-9267 or visit there website at www.psiexams.com
3. Candidates register with PSI by paying their test fees. The fee for each test is $96. (Contractor candidates must pay for and take a business management exam) Fees can be paid by check, or credit card. Those paying by credit card can register over the telephone or on the Internet.
4. Candidates take their tests at any of the four existing PSI testing locations found in Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham or Huntsville. You need to bring in a government issued photo ID in order to verify their identity prior to the testing session. Candidates will have their picture taken at the exam site and will provide PSI a signature by signing the test center log.
5. Upon completion of the test, score reports will be given to each candidate. Passing candidates will receive a passing letter.
6. Passing candidates submit the successful score reports to the State.
7. The State will mail out licenses to those candidates that have taken and passed the exam and which have had their applications reviewed and approved by the board.
About the Exam
The Alabama Building Construction Under Four Stories Contractor License Exam has 90 questions and a time limit of 230 minutes. A 70% is required to pass. Topics on the exam include sitework, footings, and foundation; concrete and concrete reinforcement; masonry; carpentry; metals; roofing; associated trades; general code and construction knowledge; and OSHA safety.
The Alabama Business Law & Project Management Exam is required for licensure. The Business & Law exam consists of 50 questions with a time limit of 120 minutes. A 70% is required to pass.
PSI (1-800-733-9267) is the test administrator. You can schedule your exam only after you have obtained your pre-approval from the board. Please download the Candidate Information Bulletin for current information on where exams are being held and for important details and rules on taking the exam.
Reference Books
The following reference books are permitted to be taken into the exam.
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2006 International Building Code
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2006 International Residential Code
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OSHA Part 1926
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Modern Masonry
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Pipe and Excavation Contracting
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Gypsum Construction Handbook
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Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
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Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
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Placing Reinforcing Bars
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures
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Carpentry and Building Construction
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International Energy Conservation Code, 2006
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ACI 530-05 - Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
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ACI 318-08 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
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ALCO NASCLA Business and Project Management for Contractors, 2004
These books are available for purchase by clicking here: Contractor Bookstore
Exam Preparation Study Course
We offer an easy-to-use, in-depth review for the Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories Exam through a home study and online course format. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you what to highlight and stressing important points from the books. This is accomplished with the following unique components: Audio CD’s to listen to when in the vehicle, online narrated and animated presentations/highlighting sessions, and with a study guide (that can be printed or viewed online). After your review of the materials, you can take as many practice exams as you would like with our software. There are hundreds of questions drawn from the reference books that are randomly generated to create each practice exam, mirroring the format of the actual state exam. The tests are timed and graded, and you can go back and review your results and study more on the areas you may have missed. Our program INCLUDES a review of the business & project management portion of the exam, complete with its own highlighting session and practice tests.
Our study course covers the major trades books and includes the business, law & project management material. To purchase the study course, please click here: AL Building Contractor Under Four Stories Exam Prep Course
