The Florida Gas Line Contractor Exam Complete Book Set from 1 Exam Prep contains the officially authorized reference materials required for the Florida DBPR and CILB Gas Line Contractor license examination. This highlighted and tabbed collection includes core texts such as the Florida Building Code – Fuel Gas, NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, and ASTM D-2513 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings. Designed to align with PSI-administered exam content, it covers system design, installation, inspection, leak testing, material specifications, and regulatory compliance for natural and LP gas piping. This set ensures contractors master code interpretation, safety standards, and construction practices necessary for licensure and field competency in gas distribution systems.
To become a licensed contractor in Florida, you are required to:
A Building Contractor is a professional whose services are limited to constructing commercial buildings and single or multiple dwelling residential buildings that do not exceed three stories in height. This contractor is also permitted to construct accessory structures associated with these buildings, such as garages, guesthouses, garden sheds, or other outbuildings. Additionally, the Building Contractor license allows for remodeling, repair, or improvements to any building, provided these services do not impact the building’s structural elements.
Applications for the Florida Business and Finance 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.
Since March 1, 2019, Florida accepts the NASCLA Accredited Exam for Commercial General Building Contractors as a qualifying credential for Residential, Building, or General Contractor licenses. Applicants using the NASCLA exam still need to pass Florida’s Business and Finance exam and meet all other application requirements, including proof of experience, financial stability, and insurance. This change offers flexibility for contractors from other states while maintaining Florida's standards for licensing.
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.
Training for the Florida Building Contractor exam is available through various providers, offering courses that cover both Building Contractor 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.