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They went online to Craigslist to find South Florida contractors willing to do the work.

As the parade of would-be contractors showed up to bid on the renovations, none of them walked out with a contract.

Instead, each man walked out with a notice to appear in court. Read the rest of this entry »

Business & Finance plus Trade Knowledge or Contract Administration/Project Management:

$135.00 examination development and application fee payable to PTI

You can pay the total fee of $215.00 ($135.00 to PTI and $80.00 to DBPR for exam administration). $80.00 examination administration fee payable to DBPR, but mailed to PTI, if you are using a check or pay PTI $215.00 by using your credit card to cover both. Read the rest of this entry »

Examinations for licensure are offered six times each year. The examination is a two days long and is presently offered in three locations within the State of Florida simultaneously.

DBPR developed examinations are primarily provided in English but the Spanish translation is available. This includes the Construction Examination, candidates must select the desired language when completing the exam application with Professional Testing Inc. (PTI) and when scheduling for the Business and Finance exam part with Pearson VUE.

General Steps in the Development Process
These are general steps and the actual steps used for a specific examination may vary. Examinations play a vital role in the credentialing process – assuring minimal competence to practice a profession at the entry level. There are several general steps followed in the development process. These steps are: Read the rest of this entry »

License Categories:
Specialty Electrical Contractors
  •  Electrical Contractor
  •  Alarm Contractor I and II
  •  Lighting Maintenance Specialty
  •  Sign Specialty
  •  Residential
  •  Limited Energy
  •  Utility Line Read the rest of this entry »

During the August 2010 license renewal, the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board will charge a one-time special assessment fee of $75.00 per licensee, which will be due along with your renewal fee. The department is statutorily required to maintain a cash balance for each of the professions it regulates. The ECLB has been operating in a deficit for several years, and the board determined the best way to eliminate the deficit was to assess a one-time $75 fee, rather than permanently increase the total cost of the license. Read the rest of this entry »

14 hours board-approved continuing education is required each biennium prior to the renewal period for both certified and registered contractors. At least 1 hour must deal with workplace safety, 1 hour on the subject of worker’s compensation, 1 hour on the subject of business practices, 1 hour on the subject of laws and rules and 1 hour on Florida Building Code advanced modules. Read the rest of this entry »

Certified Contractor = $209 *
Registered Contractor = $209 *

* Includes $5 Unlicensed Activity fee and a fee of $4 which must be transferred to the Department of Community Affairs to fund projects relating to the building construction industry or continuing education programs offered to persons engaged in the building construction industry in Florida.

License Categories:
  •   General
  •   Building
  •   Residential
  •   Sheet Metal
  •   Roofing
  •   Class A & B Air Conditioning
  •   Air Conditioning Service
  •   Mechanical
  •   Commercial Pool/Spa
  •   Residential Pool/Spa
  •   Swimming Pool/Spa Service
  •   Plumbing
  •   Underground Utility and Excavation
  •   Residential Solar Water Heating Specialty
  •   Solar
  •   Specialty Structure
  •   Pollutant Storage System Specialty
  •   Gypsum Drywall Specialty
  •   Gas Line Specialty
  •   Internal Pollutant StorageTank Lining Applicator
  •   Precision Tank Tester
  •   Specialty Glass and Glazing
  •   Swimming Pool Specialties
  •   Marine Specialty Read the rest of this entry »

During the 2009 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 425, which became law on October 1, 2009. Beginning October 1, 2009, House Bill 425 requires all professional licensees to report to the department within 30 days of being convicted or found guilty of, or having plead nolo contendere or guilty to a crime in any jurisdiction. A licensee who fails to report that information may be subject to disciplinary action, including fines, suspension or license revocation. To report this information, complete the criminal self-reporting document and mail to the department as provided on the form.