Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

The Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package is built for contractors preparing for Georgia’s Residential-Light Commercial Contractor licensing exams with a complete study structure, rental reference support, business and trade preparation, and application-focused assistance in one package. This package is designed for students who want more than a stack of books. It brings together live classes, recorded classes, self-study courses, exam-reference organization, and guidance that supports the path from exam preparation to license application.

Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor candidates must prepare for both the Business & Law exam and the Residential-Light Commercial trade exam. The trade exam measures knowledge across residential and light commercial construction areas such as sitework, foundations, concrete, metals, masonry, carpentry, roofing, general code and construction knowledge, associated trades, and OSHA safety. The Business & Law exam focuses on the legal, financial, administrative, and project-management knowledge needed to operate as a contractor in Georgia.

This Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package helps students organize the required references, study the core construction topics, and practice navigating material efficiently. Open-book contractor exams still require preparation. Candidates need to understand where information is located, how topics connect, and how to move through large reference books with confidence during the testing appointment. The goal of this package is to help students study with structure, reduce confusion, and approach the Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor exam process with a more organized plan.

Package Price: $1,820 plus a $900 deposit, for a total of $2,720.

Exam Details

The Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor licensing path includes the Residential-Light Commercial Contractor exam and the Business & Law exam. The Residential-Light Commercial trade exam contains 90 questions, requires a minimum passing score of 70%, and allows 230 minutes. The Business & Law exam contains 50 questions, requires a minimum passing score of 70%, and allows 120 minutes.

The Residential-Light Commercial trade exam content outline includes sitework, footings and foundation; concrete and concrete reinforcement; metals; masonry; carpentry; roofing; general code and construction knowledge; associated trades; and OSHA safety. These areas require more than memorization. Students need to understand construction sequencing, code application, jobsite safety, and how to use the reference books during an open-book testing session.

The Business & Law exam content outline includes licensing requirements, estimating and bidding, business organization and financial management, tax laws, labor laws, project management and lien law, contracts, risk management, and environmental and safety. This portion is important for contractors who need to understand the business responsibilities that come with operating in Georgia’s regulated construction market.

Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator in the examination center. Reference materials used in the exam must meet exam-center rules. Books may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed, but they must be otherwise unmarked and may not contain loose or attached papers. Permanent tabs may be used. Temporary tabs, including Post-It style tabs, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.

Open Book Test

The Georgia Business & Law exam and the Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor exam are open book. Open book does not mean easy. The testing center will not provide the references, so candidates are responsible for bringing acceptable books and preparing those books according to testing rules. The exam is timed, and the reference list is large, so students need to practice finding answers quickly and accurately.

For an open-book contractor exam, effective preparation includes learning the table of contents, index, chapter structure, code layout, safety standards, and topic organization within each reference. Students should become comfortable identifying whether a question is asking for a code requirement, a trade practice, a safety rule, a construction term, a business-law concept, or a calculation-based answer.

This package is especially useful for open-book preparation because it combines book access, class instruction, recorded review, and self-study structure. Students can study at their own pace while also using live and recorded instruction to reinforce important topics and improve reference navigation.

Licensing Steps

Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor applicants apply through the Georgia Secretary of State licensing system. The applicant selects the appropriate Residential-Light Commercial license type, completes the online application, provides required documentation and information, and submits the required fee. Application options include individual and qualifying agent paths. An individual license is used when the applicant operates under a personal name or as a sole proprietorship. A qualifying agent application applies when the applicant will be affiliated with a company.

Applicants for a Residential-Light Commercial license by examination must meet the licensing requirements for the selected application type and pass the required exams. Georgia’s application materials include personal information, business information when applicable, work experience documentation, employment affidavits, project information, references, and insurance or financial responsibility documentation as required by the Board.

The application process should be treated as a separate part of preparation, not something to leave until the last minute. Students should gather required documents early, confirm how they are applying, and make sure that business-entity information, qualifying agent information, work history, and project documentation are complete and consistent. The Application Service included in this package is designed to help students organize this part of the process more effectively.

State Requirements

The Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor license is regulated by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. The Residential-Light Commercial license category applies to applicants pursuing licensure as either an individual contractor or a qualifying agent connected to a business organization.

Georgia application materials state that an applicant for this license type must affirm that they are at least 21 years of age. The application also requires work experience information, and depending on the qualification path selected, the applicant may need to show 1 to 4 years of proven work experience. Applicants using education as part of the qualification path must submit an official school transcript.

Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor financial and insurance requirements include a minimum net worth of $25,000, proof of general liability insurance in the minimum amount required for this license type, and proof of workers’ compensation insurance as required by Georgia law. Georgia allows a surety bond to be used as a substitute for financial net worth. This package includes a 1 Exam Prep credit toward the first-year cost of the $25,000 surety bond.

License renewal for residential contractor licenses is handled online and must be completed by June 30 of even-numbered years. A late renewal period is available from July 1 through July 31. Contractors should maintain their license, insurance, bond or financial documentation, business records, and continuing compliance items according to the Board’s requirements.

Reference Books

• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, 3rd Edition
  Business and law reference used for Georgia contractor exam preparation, covering contractor licensing, business organization, financial management, contracts, risk, project management, and legal responsibilities.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2018
  Code reference used for building-code questions involving construction requirements, occupancy, construction types, fire-resistance, means of egress, structural provisions, and related building standards.
• Included Book: International Residential Code, 2018
  Residential code reference used for one- and two-family dwelling construction topics including building planning, foundations, framing, roofing, energy-related provisions, and residential systems coordination.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendments
  Construction safety reference used for OSHA-related questions covering jobsite safety, hazard recognition, worker protection, excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, and construction safety standards.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 (Student Edition)
  Construction reference covering carpentry methods, framing, materials, layout, structural components, and general building practices used in residential and light commercial work.
• Included Book: BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Truss-handling and bracing reference focused on safe and proper practices for installing, restraining, and bracing metal plate connected wood trusses.
• Included Book: The Contractors Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Concrete construction reference covering quality practices, placement, reinforcement, finishing, curing, and construction considerations for concrete work.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, 9th or 10th Edition
  Masonry reference covering brick, block, stone, mortar, masonry installation practices, masonry terminology, and construction methods.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011
  Excavation and utility construction reference covering trenching, pipe installation, excavation planning, equipment, safety, and field practices.
• Included Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014
  Gypsum systems reference covering gypsum board, assemblies, finishing, installation methods, and wall and ceiling construction practices.
• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition, 2008
  Steel joist reference focused on handling, erection, installation coordination, and field considerations for steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 3rd Ed.
  Steel deck reference covering deck installation, handling, construction practices, and coordination of steel deck systems.
• Included Book: International Energy Conservation Code, 2015
  Energy code reference used for energy-efficiency requirements, building envelope provisions, insulation, fenestration, and related construction requirements.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following reference materials are identified for the Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor exam room. Candidates should prepare the correct references, confirm the condition of each book before test day, and follow the exam-center rules for highlighting, underlining, indexing, and permanent tabs.

• International Building Code, 2018
  Used for code-based commercial and light commercial construction questions.
• International Residential Code, 2018
  Used for residential construction code questions and dwelling-related requirements.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendments
  Used for construction safety and OSHA-related exam questions.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2010 or 2016 (Student Edition)
  Used for carpentry, framing, construction methods, and general building practices.
• BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
  Used for truss handling, bracing, restraint, and installation practices.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
  Used for concrete placement, reinforcement, quality, curing, and concrete construction practices.
• Georgia Accessibility Code, latest edition
  Used for accessibility-related requirements applicable to Georgia construction.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone
  Used for masonry materials, methods, installation, and masonry construction knowledge.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011
  Used for excavation, trenching, pipe installation, and related field practices.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014
  Used for gypsum board systems, installation, finishing, and wall and ceiling construction.
• Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition, 2008
  Used for steel joist and joist girder handling and erection practices.
• SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck
  Used for steel deck construction, installation, and handling practices.
• International Energy Conservation Code, 2015
  Used for energy-code questions involving efficiency requirements and building envelope provisions.
• Georgia State Amendments to the State Minimum Standard Codes
  Used for Georgia-specific amendments to applicable construction codes.

Test Information and Study Materials

Strong preparation for the Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor exam should include both trade knowledge and reference-navigation practice. Students should study the exam outline and build a plan around the highest-value topic areas, including general code and construction knowledge, carpentry, roofing, associated trades, concrete, sitework, foundations, masonry, metals, and OSHA safety.

For the Business & Law exam, students should focus on licensing requirements, estimating, bidding, financial management, contracts, tax responsibilities, labor laws, lien law, risk management, and safety-related business responsibilities. This package includes business and trade live classes, recorded classes, and self-study courses, giving students multiple ways to review the material.

Practice should include timed study sessions, repeated use of the index, review of permanent tab placement, and careful reading of question wording. Many contractor exam questions test whether the candidate can identify the right reference and apply it correctly. Students should avoid relying only on memory and should instead build a system for finding answers quickly.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor candidates prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, business and law preparation, reference navigation, and application support. The Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package gives students a structured path for studying both the Business & Law exam and the Residential-Light Commercial trade exam while also helping them manage the large set of references used in the open-book testing process.

Live classes help students stay engaged and ask questions as they work through important concepts. Recorded classes give students the flexibility to revisit key lessons and review difficult topics more than once. Self-study courses help students continue preparation between classes and create a steady study rhythm. This blended approach works well for busy contractors who need exam prep that fits around jobs, crews, estimates, and customer responsibilities.

Reference navigation is a major part of contractor exam preparation. 1 Exam Prep helps students understand how the books are organized, where common topics appear, and how to approach open-book questions with a practical system. Students can build confidence by learning how to move through the references, identify keywords, and practice using the books under timed conditions.

The included Application Service supports the licensing side of the process by helping students organize application-related items. The package also includes a credit toward the first-year cost of the $25,000 surety bond that Georgia allows as a substitute for financial net worth. Together, these services make the package a strong choice for students who want exam preparation, book access, course access, and licensing-process support in one place.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package?

This package includes the listed rental reference books, business and trade live classes, recorded classes, self-study courses, 1 year of course access, Application Service, and a 1 Exam Prep credit toward the first-year cost of the $25,000 surety bond.

How much is the package?

The package price is $1,820 plus a $900 deposit, for a total of $2,720.

Is the Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor exam is open book. Candidates must bring their own allowed references and follow the exam-center rules for book condition, highlighting, underlining, indexing, and permanent tabs.

Is the Georgia Business & Law exam also required?

Yes. Candidates for Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor licensure must pass the Residential-Light Commercial Contractor exam and the Business & Law exam.

How long is the Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor exam?

The Residential-Light Commercial trade exam allows 230 minutes and contains 90 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%.

How long is the Georgia Business & Law exam?

The Business & Law exam allows 120 minutes and contains 50 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%.

Can I use tabs in my books during the exam?

Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, such as Post-It style tabs, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins. Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed, but they must be otherwise unmarked and may not include loose or attached papers.

Does this package include help with the Georgia application process?

Yes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package. The service is designed to help students organize application-related requirements for the Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor licensing process.

What is the surety bond credit included with this package?

Georgia allows a surety bond to be used as a substitute for financial net worth. This package includes a credit from 1 Exam Prep toward the first-year cost of the $25,000 bond.

Who is this package best for?

This package is best for Georgia Residential-Light Commercial Contractor candidates who want rental reference support, live and recorded class options, self-study access, business and trade exam preparation, application support, and surety bond cost assistance in one package.