Exam-number reminder: Chicago 302 is the Brick Masonry Contractor B Card examination. Chicago 307 is the separate Concrete Masonry Contractor C Card exam.
Chicago 302 Brick Masonry Contractor Exam Overview
The Chicago 302 B Card examination is administered through Continental Testing Services for the City of Chicago. Candidates are tested on practical masonry installation, jobsite safety, masonry materials, tools, estimating and construction math.
This is a closed-book contractor exam. Your prep should therefore move from reference-assisted study into recall, calculation practice and full timed simulations.
Classification: Chicago 302
License Card: Brick Masonry Contractor B Card
Testing time: 3 hours
Passing score: 70 or higher
Format: multiple choice, closed book
Official Exam
Chicago 302 Brick Masonry Contractor
Card
B Card
Testing Administrator
Continental Testing Services
Exam Length
3 hours
Passing Score
70 or higher
Format
Closed-book multiple-choice examination
Calculator
Non-programmable, non-printing calculator allowed
Minimum Age
21
Related Exam
Chicago 307 Concrete Masonry Contractor C Card
A Card Path
Passing both B Card and C Card examinations can support
qualification for the broader Masonry Contractor A Card
Chicago 302 B Card Exam Weighting
These percentages follow the published Chicago Brick Masonry Contractor examination outline. The published percentages total 101% because of rounding.
Masonry Installations
25%
Safety Regulations
23%
Masonry Materials
17%
Masonry Tools, Equipment & Fasteners
14%
Quantity Surveying & Estimating
11%
Business Math
11%
Masonry Installations Exam Prep
Masonry Installations is the largest Chicago 302 B Card exam category at 25%, so it should receive the most study time.
Brick & Block Installation
- Brick laying
- Concrete masonry unit installation
- Coursing
- Bond patterns
- Mortar joints
- Wall alignment
Wall Construction Details
- Flashing
- Anchors
- Reinforcement
- Openings
- Control joints
- Expansion joints
OSHA & Masonry Safety Exam Prep
Safety Regulations represents 23% of the exam, making jobsite safety almost as important as masonry installation itself.
Access & Fall Safety
- Scaffolding
- Ladders
- Fall hazards
- Guardrails
- Personal protective equipment
- Work-area safety
Tools & Material Safety
- Masonry saw safety
- Power-tool safety
- Material handling
- Silica awareness
- Equipment hazards
- OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926
Masonry Materials Exam Prep
Primary Materials
- Clay brick
- Concrete masonry units
- Mortar
- Grout
- Reinforcement
- Masonry accessories
Material Behavior
- Brick absorption
- Mortar properties
- Concrete masonry shrinkage
- Moisture movement
- Curing concepts
- Control vs expansion joints
Masonry Tools, Equipment & Fasteners
Tools, Equipment and Fasteners accounts for 14% of the published examination outline.
- Masonry saws
- Trowels
- Hammers
- Chisels
- Levels and measuring tools
- Mixers
- Scaffolding equipment
- Lifting equipment
- Anchors
- Masonry fasteners
Brick Masonry Estimating & Quantity Surveying
Quantity Calculations
- Wall area
- Brick count
- Block count
- Course count
- Openings
- Unit quantities
Material Estimating
- Mortar quantities
- Waste allowances
- Nominal dimensions
- Actual dimensions
- Material ordering
- Quantity checking
Business Math for the Chicago B Card Exam
Business Math is its own 11% examination category, separate from Quantity Surveying and Estimating.
- Whole-number calculations
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Percentages
- Unit conversions
- Production calculations
- Crew-output calculations
- Work-hour calculations
- Quantity and measurement problems
Closed-book reminder: the recommended masonry and OSHA references are for study. They are not test-day reference books for the Chicago 302 Brick Masonry Contractor B Card examination.
Chicago B Card Study References
Masonry References
- Masonry Skills, 7th Edition
- Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers and Builders, 6th Edition
Safety Reference
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1926
- OSHA construction-industry safety standards
Chicago B Card, C Card & A Card
Chicago 302 B Card
- Brick Masonry Contractor
- 3-hour examination
- Closed book
- Focuses on brick and masonry construction
Chicago 307 C Card
- Concrete Masonry Contractor
- Separate examination
- Focuses on concrete construction
- Passing B and C exams can support A Card qualification
Chicago 302 B Card Exam Prep Roadmap
Move from topic review into masonry calculations, safety mastery and closed-book exam simulation.
1
Learn the exam weighting
Build your study schedule around the six published Chicago 302 B Card examination categories.
2
Master masonry installations
Focus first on wall construction, brick and block, mortar joints, bonds, reinforcement, flashing and openings.
3
Study OSHA safety
Review scaffolding, ladders, PPE, power tools, masonry saws and material-handling requirements.
4
Review masonry materials
Study brick, block, mortar, grout, moisture, absorption, shrinkage and masonry accessories.
5
Practice estimating
Work wall area, brick counts, block counts, courses, openings, mortar quantities and waste.
6
Practice business math
Build speed with fractions, decimals, percentages, unit conversions and production calculations.
7
Complete closed-book simulations
Practice full three-hour sessions without reference books so test-day conditions are no surprise.
Six-Week Chicago Brick Masonry Exam Prep Plan
Week 1
Masonry Installations
- Brick laying
- Block laying
- Bond patterns
- Mortar joints
Week 2
Safety
- OSHA 1926
- Scaffolding
- PPE
- Tool safety
Week 3
Masonry Materials
- Brick
- CMU
- Mortar
- Grout
Week 4
Tools & Estimating
- Masonry tools
- Equipment
- Brick counts
- Wall quantities
Week 5
Business Math
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Percentages
- Productivity math
Week 6
Closed-Book Simulation
- Timed practice exams
- Three-hour simulation
- Missed-question review
- Final math practice
Chicago 302 Brick Masonry Contractor B Card FAQ
Exam Basics
Chicago 302 is the Brick Masonry Contractor B Card examination.
Candidates receive three hours.
Candidates must earn a score of 70 or higher.
No. The Chicago 302 Brick Masonry Contractor exam is closed book.
Continental Testing Services administers the examination
for the City of Chicago.
Exam Topics
Masonry Installations is the largest published category
at 25 percent.
Safety Regulations represents 23 percent of the
published exam outline.
Masonry Materials represents 17 percent of the
published exam outline.
Yes. Masonry Tools, Equipment and Fasteners represents
14 percent of the published examination outline.
Yes. Quantity Surveying and Estimating represents
11 percent of the examination outline.
Yes. Business Math represents 11 percent of the
published examination outline.
Calculations & Installation
Practice wall area, brick counts, block counts, course counts,
mortar quantities, waste allowances, fractions, decimals,
percentages and productivity calculations.
Study brick and block installation, coursing, bond patterns,
mortar joints, flashing, anchors, reinforcement,
openings, control joints and expansion joints.
Study scaffolding, ladders, fall hazards, PPE,
masonry saws, power tools, material handling
and OSHA construction safety.
Study References
Recommended study references include Masonry Skills,
Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers and Builders,
and OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926.
No. They are study references. The Chicago 302
Brick Masonry Contractor examination is closed book.
Chicago Masonry Cards
Chicago 302 B Card is the Brick Masonry Contractor exam.
Chicago 307 C Card is the Concrete Masonry Contractor exam.
Passing both the B Card and C Card examinations can support
qualification for the broader Masonry Contractor A Card,
subject to applicable City licensing requirements.
Chicago Brick Masonry Contractor Exam Prep Resources
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