The Virginia Commercial Improvement Contracting – Book Rental Package (Class A/B Business and Trade) from 1 Exam Prep is a complete rental set of the officially required references for candidates pursuing the Commercial Improvement (CIC) classification under the Virginia Board for Contractors. This package includes all trade-specific materials, such as the International Building Code (IBC) and OSHA safety standards, along with the NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Virginia Edition, covering the business portion of the PSI examination. It is designed to meet the requirements of the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) for both Class A and Class B applicants, supporting preparation for trade and business exams with up-to-date, exam-approved resources.

The complete set of highlighted and tabbed exam books includes:
Virginia License Requirements:
Virginia requires two licenses to become a contractor: Business (Class A or B only) to be taken by the Designated Employee and Technical/Trade to be taken by the Qualified Individual. This Class A or B license covers the business portion and is required by the Designated Employee or member of responsible management. There is an 8-hour Pre-License requirement for all new Virginia Contractors. The same person who takes the Pre-License course must be the same person who takes the Class A/B exams.
Class A – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $120,000 or more, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is $750,000 or more. The Company must have a $45k minimum net worth. Class A applicants must have a minimum five years experience.
Class B – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $10,000 or more, but less than $120,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is $150,000 or more, but less than $750,000 The company must have a minimum net worth of $15,000. Class B applicants must have a minimum three years experience.
Class C – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but no more than $10,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is no more than $150,000. Class C applicants must have a minimum two years experience.