TENNESSEE BC-B COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR BOOK PACKAGE

The Tennessee BC-B Commercial Contractor Book Package from 1 Exam Prep is designed to assist candidates preparing for the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (TBL) BC-B Commercial Contractor exam. This package includes the official reference materials approved for the NASCLA-accredited commercial contractor examination, covering topics such as building construction, estimating, safety, and Tennessee-specific business law. It supports applicants seeking a general contractor license under the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. The study materials align with NASCLA standards for multi-state reciprocity and are applicable for both Tennessee and other participating jurisdictions. The package serves as a foundational resource for contractors aiming to meet state licensing requirements and gain competency in large-scale commercial construction projects, aligning with current code and business regulations relevant to the BC-B classification.

This examination is OPEN BOOK. The following books are included in this package and are allowed in the examination center:

International Building Code, 2012

Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)

Carpentry and Building Construction, 2010 or 2016 (Student Edition)

Roofing Construction and Estimating

Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, 9th Edition

Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011

Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition, 2014

Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition, 2008

SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 3rd Ed. 

Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Ed. Edition

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Ed. 

Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals, 2003, 3rd Edition

Erectors' Manual - Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of PreCast Concrete Products, 1999, 2nd Edition

ACI 530/530.1-11 or ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013)

ACI 318-11 or ACI 318-14 (2011 or 2014)