The Virginia Home Improvement Contracting – Book Rental Package (Class A/B Business and Trade) from 1 Exam Prep provides all the officially required study materials for candidates seeking the Home Improvement (HIC) classification under the Virginia Board for Contractors. This comprehensive rental package includes the International Residential Code (IRC), OSHA safety standards, and trade references addressing remodeling, repair, and finishing systems, along with the NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Virginia Edition for the business exam portion. Fully aligned with Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) standards, the package supports both Class A and Class B contractor applicants preparing for PSI-administered business and trade examinations required for state licensing.

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.