Florida Residential Contractor

Florida Business & Residential Contractor Exam Books, Tabs Packages

Everything you need to pass the Florida Business & Residential Contractor License Exam books, tabs.

The Florida Residential Contractor Exam is required for all first-time applicants pursuing a contractor license in residential building construction. This complete package includes all required reference books, pre-printed tabs, and access to our industry-proven exam prep courses.

Includes the Following Required Books:

• A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction - 2017 

• A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor & Subcontractor - 2017 

• A701 Instructions to Bidders - 2018

• Florida Contractors Manual, 2021 

  (Beginning July 1, 2026, the 2025, Edition will be used for the exam.)

• Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926 - July 2025

• Principles & Practices of Commercial Construction 11th, 2024

• Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 2024

• Building Component Safety Information: 2018 - Updated 2020 

  (Beginning July 1, 2026, the 2025, Edition will be used for the exam.)

• Florida Building Code - Building, 2023

• Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023

• Florida Building Code – Existing Building, 2023

• Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation, 2023

• Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023

The following references are suggested study reference material for the examination only and MAY NOT be brought into the testing room or facility for the examination:

• Builder's Guide to Accounting, 2001

• Building Estimator’s Reference Book, Walker’s, 33rd Edition 2024

• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 17th Edition, 2021

• Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition, 2019

• Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216, 2018 Edition.

Package Options Available:

• Complete Book Set for the Florida Business and Residential Contractor Exam

• Pre-printed Tabs to easily find important code sections during the exam

Note: If you purchase "Highlighted and Tabbed Books" Only the Reference Books that are allowed in the examination center are shipped as highlighted and tabbed. Please call +1 (954) 908-7010 if you want to purchase the suggested study materials highlighted.

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You’ll also receive:

• Final exams with questions, answers, page numbers, and solutions

• How-to videos for taking the exam, using Pearson VUE systems, and study strategies

• Highlighting & tabbing instructions for your books

• Over 1,500 practice questions organized by chapter and book
  
  

Florida Residential Contractor Trade Knowledge Exam Overview:

• 45 Scored Questions for Contract Administration + 45 Scored Questions for Project Management

• A time limit of 4.5 hours for each

• Must have a minimum score of 70%

• Open Book Format
  

Reminder: Failing costs you! Each retake is $135 (State) + $80 (Pearson VUE).

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