Louisiana Building Contractor Examination Home Study Course

This is a special package that includes everything you need at the best value to pass your exams! 

Highlighted & Tabbed Books ship same day! 

The first step in obtaining a license is to complete an application, which may be found on our website at: www.lslbc.louisiana.gov

Shortly after you register, you will be able to view the registration confirmation through the LSLBC Web Portal, which will include the location, date, and time of exam(s). Please review this information for accuracy so that you do not miss your examination. Only after you have first submitted a Qualifying Party application and have been approved by this agency will you be allowed to take an examination. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. You may not send anyone else in your place on the day of the exam.

How do I contact the Examinations

 Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors                                                                     600 North Street                                                                                                           Baton Rouge, LA 70802                                                                                                   Phone 225.765.2301 x1228 Fax 225.765.2362                                                                       E-mail stemple@lslbc.louisiana.gov

Our Online Home Study Course includes:  

• How to take this course video
• How to register for the exam(s)
• The 4 segments of test-taking techniques  
• List of required reference books for your exam and when they update
• Highlight & tab locations for the required reference books
• Practice Exams by book to allow you to focus on what you don't know
• 3 Final Exams
• 1-year access to online course (discounts on extensions)
• Access to an instructor via Phone call, Text message, Zoom, or email.

115 Questions

70% Required to Pass

Time Allowed 330 minutes

CONTENT OUTLINE

Content Domain                                 Number of Questions                                      General Requirements                                    25
Site Construction                                            15
Concrete                                                           6
Masonry                                                           4
Metals                                                              6
Wood                                                               5
Thermal and Moisture Protection                    5
Doors, Windows, and Glazing                         4
Finishes                                                            5
Mechanical and Plumbing Systems                 6
Electrical Systems                                            3
Procurement and Contracting
Requirements                                                 31

References: The examination for Building Construction is set at the level of knowledge, skill, and abilities expected for individuals entering the field as contractors for this 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. Below is a list of the references that will be available for use while taking the examination.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards; U.S. Department of Justice (2010) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (2006)

Carpentry, Sixth Edition

Excavation and Grading Handbook, Revised

Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, Technical Digest 9

NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 13th Edition, Basic

Olin's Construction, 9th Edition

Project Management in Construction, 7th Edition

29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations and Standards; OR 29CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations & Standards (07-20);

2018 International Building Code

2021 International Building Code

Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book, 31st Edition

NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2022 Edition

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CONSTRUCTION AND ELECTRICAL EXAM PASS RATE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS (DATA FROM PEARSON VUE & DBPR)