General Contractor
Certificate of Competency Application Information and Instructions
You must submit your application package in the following order:
1. Fully completed application
2. Affidavits
3. Credit references
4. Credit report
5. Corporate documents
Experience
In order to apply, you must have the following practical construction experience:
• Class A General Building Contractor ................. 6 years
• Class B General Building Contractor ................. 4 years
• Class C Residential Building Contractor ............ 3 years
Class A General Building Contractor
Unlimited as to height, area and complexity of the construction.
Class B General Building Contractor
Limited to construction of commercial buildings and single or multiple dwelling residential buildings not
exceeding three stories in height and accessory use structures in connection therewith; or those whose
services are limited to remodeling, repair or improvement of any size building if the services do not
affect the structural members of the building.
Class C Residential Building Contractor
Limited to construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of one, two or three family unit residences
not exceeding two stories in height and accessory use structures in connection therewith.
Appearing Before the Board
The Board has set a high threshold for approval when considering an application for a General
Contractor’s Certificate of Competency. When submitting your application, we recommend you request
to appear before the Board so you may answer any questions about your application. This will help
expedite your application. The Board highly recommends that, if possible, you ask a county or state
certified General Contractor to accompany you to the meeting in order to speak to your prior practical
construction experience and how it qualifies you to take the exam.
Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department
BUILDING CODE SERVICES DIVISION
1 North University Drive, Box #302 • Plantation, Florida 33324
954-954-765-4400 • Broward.org/building