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Overview

About The Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor Exam

We offer everything you need to prepare for the Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor exam.

To prepare for the exam, you will need books and tabs as well as our exam prep course. We also give the option to purchase pre-tabbed and highlighted books, saving you valuable hours of highlighting the information within the books yourself.

We can walk you through the licensing process from start to finish! Not sure what you need to do to get licensed? Book a Start-Up Consultation today!

A Tennessee BC-A Residential Contractor license covers the construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of 1, 2, 3, or 4 family unit residences not exceeding 3 stores in height and accessory use structures in connection therewith. A license is required for jobs over $25,000.

Exam Breakdown

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# of Questions Minimum Passing Score Time Allowed
100 73% (73 correct) 300 minutes
Subject Area # of Questions
Sitework, Footings, and Foundation 10
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 10
Masonry 7
Carpentry 20
Roofing 10
Estimating, Plan Reading, and Gen Residential Code Requirements  20
Associated Trades 15
OSHA Safety 8

You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin here or more information on testing policies.

Exam Preparation

What you'll need to prepare for the exam

License Requirements

What you’ll need to get your license

All Tennessee Contractor Applicants are still required to meet other state licensing regulations in order to obtain a license. All applicants are required to take and pass a Business and Law exam as well as submitting a license application to the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

We offer exam prep services and materials for the Tennessee Business and Law Management Exam as well as License Application Fulfillment Services.

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