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A “glass and glazing contractor” is a specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation and attachment of all types of windows and glass, on residential and commercial applications without any height restriction, whether fixed or movable; the installation of swinging or sliding glass doors to existing walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; the installation of glass holding or supporting mullions or horizontal bars; the installation of structurally anchored impact-resistant opening protection attached to existing building walls, floors, columns or other structural members of the building; and the cutting and installation of glass and mirrors. A glass and glazing specialty contractor may also install prefabricated glass, metal or plastic curtain walls, storefront frames or panels, caulking incidental to such work and assembly, and installation of shower & tub enclosures and metal fascias.

Applications for the Florida Glass and Glazing License must be submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. For application instructions and assistance, call 850-487-1395. The application process includes proof of financial stability, details of insurance coverage, and electronic fingerprinting, among other requirements.

• Reciprocity: Florida does not have a reciprocal agreement with any other states for the Glass and Glazing license.
• Endorsement: Applicants may qualify for endorsement if they hold a valid license issued by another state or U.S. territory where the licensing criteria were substantially equivalent to Florida’s current certification requirements or have held a valid, current license for at least 10 years (active within the last 2 years), provided the license type matches or is similar to the one being applied for in Florida. Additional requirements to qualify for endorsement can be found on the CILB 10 Form application.
• IMPORTANT: Endorsement is subject to approval by the Construction Industry Licensing Board and/or the Department. If the Board denies your application, your fee is nonrefundable. Please note that endorsement application requirements relying on a comparison of a state specific test are very stringent and rarely get approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
• Examination Exemption: Applicants who meet the following examination exemption requirements of Rule 61G4-16.009, F.A.C., may be exempt from the Florida examination:
• Previously held a valid local license or competency card in any Florida jurisdiction as of June 30, 2021;
• No pending discipline on said license or competency card and has not had said license or competency card disciplined within the last five (5) years; AND
• Passed a written examination that complies with Rule 61G4-16.009(5)(c), F.A.C., to obtain said license or competency card.
• NOTE: If using the exam exemption method of licensure, you must submit a paper application. You must submit a copy of your local license or competency card. It must match the license category sought. If the license category does not match, you must submit a copy of the scope of work.
  

Florida requires all licensed contractors to complete 14 hours of continuing education during each biennial renewal period. This education must include 1 hour on workplace safety, 1 hour on workers' compensation, 1 hour on business practices, 1 hour on laws and rules, 1 hour on wind mitigation, and the remaining hours on general subjects.

• To schedule your exams, you must first contact Professional Testing Inc. (PTI) at 407-364-0562 or visit them online at: www.floridaexam.com to register. A $135.00 registration fee is payable to PTI at the time of registration.
• After your registration is processed (typically within 10-15 business days), you will receive instructions from Pearson VUE on how to schedule your exams and pay the associated examination administrative fees. The exam fees are $80.00 for the Business and Finance exam and $80.00 for the Trade Knowledge exam. For assistance, contact Pearson VUE directly at 888-204-6230.
• Examinations are administered in a computer-based testing (CBT) format that you can take anytime at a Pearson VUE testing facility.
• A score of at least 70% is required to pass the exams.
• The exam is open book, multiple-choice, and timed.
• The exam has 2 parts. Computer-based testing will be administered in two sessions. The Florida Business and Finance exam is a 6.5-hour exam consisting of 120 questions, and the Glass and Glazing Trade Knowledge exam will be a 5-hour exam with 80 questions
• Topics covered on the business and finance exam portion include establishing the contracting business, managing administrative duties, managing trade operations, conducting accounting functions, managing human resources, and complying with government regulations.
• Topics covered on the glass and glazing trade knowledge exam portion are pre-construction planning, product fabrication, transportation, installation, servicing, and safety practices.

IMPORTANT RESTRICTIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION:
• A candidate must pass all parts of the examinations required for licensure within 4 years of the first attempt.
• The 4 year examination period begins with your first scheduled examination date.
• You have an unlimited number of attempts within the 4 year period.
• After 4 years, all previous test scores become invalid, and you will be required to take all parts of the examination again.

Training for the Florida Glass Glazing exam is available through various providers, offering courses that cover both Glass Glazing requirements and essential preparation for specific trade knowledge. These courses are designed to help applicants pass their exams on the first attempt by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and test-taking strategies.