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Residential Building Contractor is a closed book examination with 80 multiple-choice questions and a minimum passing score of 70. You will have four hours to complete this examination.
"Please note that it is not necessary to read all of the books in order to pass the examination. Rather, this list is intended to suggest what types of references might be useful in helping to acquire the basic knowledge needed to perform this type of work. Often the best preparation is training through a mentor or through a company or organizational training program, or a higher educational or vocational educational training program, etc., along with actual experience. "
What are the requirements for licensure?
The contractor must:
Complete the Residential Application. Additional information/documents may be requested within the application. See link below to download application.
Provide a financial statement affidavit showing a minimum of $10,000 net worth (must be current within 12 months of application).
Pass the required examinations. After the application is submitted, the Qualifying Party will receive testing information. See link below for classification list and additional examination information.
Must take Business & Law course
Must take trade exam, if applicable
After the application is submitted, provide proof of general liability insurance with a minimum amount of $100,000 and proof of workers’ compensation coverage. Insurance certificate(s) should be emailed directly from the insurance agent to insurance@lslbc.louisiana.gov. See link below for specific insurance information.
Be approved by the Board before issuance of the license.
For information regarding Reciprocity see link below.
http://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/business-and-law/
"Business and Law
What is a Qualifying Party?
“Qualifying party” means a natural person designated by the contractor to represent the contractor for the purpose of complying with the provisions in the Contractors Licensing Law and Rules and Regulations including without limitation meeting the requirements for the initial license and/or any continuation thereof. A qualifying party is the person who holds the exam scores, and is not the owner of the license unless he/she is a sole proprietor.
Who is eligible to be a Qualifying Party and what are the requirements?
A qualifying party must meet one of the eligibility requirements and documentation must be provided to verify the eligibility of the qualifying party. The following are the eligibility requirements to be a Qualifying Party: Sole Proprietor (Individual): No additional documentation required. . Spouse of Sole Proprietor (Individual): Provide a copy of your marriage license. Partner: Provide a copy of the partnership agreement in which you are listed as a partner. Any Member or Manager of LLC: Provide a copy of the original Articles of Organization and Initial Report identifying you as a member or manager of the company. If these documents do not identify you as a member or manager, you must also submit a copy of the Operating Agreement which identifies you as a member or manager of the company. Any Incorporator, Stockholder or Officer: Provide a copy of the original Articles of Incorporation in which your name is listed as an incorporator, stockholder or officer of the company. If these documents do not identify you as a incorporator, stockholder or officer, you must also submit a copy of the company’s By-Laws or Meeting Minutes which identify you as an incorporator, stockholder or officer of the company. Employee: You must be a full-time employee of the company for at least 120 days prior to submitting an application and the qualifier/employee will be required to sign a legal affidavit, along with their employer, that they meet the 120-day mandated employment requirement.
BOOKS!
>Carpentry and Building Construction: Feirer, Mark D. and Feirer John L; Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; New York; 2003/2004.
>International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings: International Code Council Birmingham, AL; 2006. Please note that all questions referenced to the International Residential Code are consistent with the 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, and 2018 editions of that code.
>Building Your High-Performance Home: Gulf Region Homeowners Guide; Reichel, Claudette Hanks, Ed. D., et. al.; Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; Baton Rouge, LA; 2009. Available at: www.louisianahouse.org
>Construction Industry Digest: OSHA 2202; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Washington, DC. Available as a free download at: www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2202.pdf