GITS General Contractor Class B (or Building Contractor) Course

What our GITS General Contractor B Home Study Includes:

• 129 Pages of Highlight & Tab Locations for All of the References Books
• 1 Hour Test Taking Techniques Lesson
• Book Overview Videos
• 2,617 Practice Questions
• 22 Exams
• 2+ Hours of Instructional Videos

Scope

Class "B": The scope of work of a Class "B" general building contractor shall include and be limited to the construction of commercial buildings and single- and multiple-residential dwellings, and accessory use structures in connection therewith, all of which shall not exceed three (3) stories in height. A Class "B" general building contractor may remodel, repair, improve, or alter any building or structure, providing such work does not affect the structural members of buildings and structures which are over three (3) stories in height. A Class "B" general building contractor shall not do any electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or liquefied petroleum gas work. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "B" general building contractor by the board, the applicant shall have at least four (4) years of practical building construction trade experience.
 

Examination Content Outline

The Class "B" General Building Contractor (or Building Contractor) examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws.  The examination is a three (3) hour, open book exam that consists of 80 questions.  

Approved References

1.     Florida Building Code (Building), 2010
2.     Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010
3.     Excavation and Grading Handbook, 2007, 3rd Ed., Capachi
4.     Formwork for Concrete, 2005, 7th ed., M.K.Hurd
5.     Carpentry and Building Construction, 2010, John L. Feirer, et al.
6.     Placing Reinforcing Bars, 9th Edition, 2011
7.     Roofing Construction and Estimating, 1995, D. Atcheson
8.     Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Kosmatka and Panarese, 14th Ed, 2002 with 2008 rev.
9.     All About Masonry Basics, 2000, Ortho
10.    Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, 1992
11.    BCSI Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2008 ed.
12.    Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7th Edition, 2012
13.    Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results, 2002, Ferguson, Myron R
14.    Residential Steel Framing Construction Guide, 1994, E.N.Lorre
15.    Florida Building Code (Residential Building), 2010
16.    Plastering Skills, 1984, Van Den Branden / Hartsell