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Spanish Law and Trade Exams

 Spanish Law and Trade exams

Contractors State License Board (CSLB) issued a notice that they are in the process of translating 10 exams into Spanish.

• Law and Business

• B - General Building

• C-8 Concrete

• C-9 Drywall

• C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering

• C-27 Landscaping

• C-33 Painting

• C-36 Plumbing

• C-39 Roofing

• C-54 Ceramic Tile and Mosaic

The CSLB has begun publishing Spanish-language versions of examination Study Guides. 18 of these guides are currently available ...Read More

New B-2 Residential Remodeling & Home Improvement Classification

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has created B-2 Classification for Residential Remodelers who do not have the Structural Framing experience required for General Building Contractor (B) license. A CSLB video describing the B-2 Classification was released on Facebook and Youtube:

You can see the Contractors State License Board Facebook video here, and you can you can see the Contractors State License Board YouTube video here.

The CSLB is currently accepting applications for the B-2 Classification as of June 1st 2021. The first exam date for the B-2 will be August 1st, 2021.

The B-2 is similar to the B Classification ...Read More

A closer look at the Licensed Contractors in California

New 2018 Residential Building Inspector Certificate Course

We are pleased to announce the release of our new 2018 B1 Building Inspector Exam Preparation course. This course is designed to help students pass the 2018 Residential Building Inspector Certification Exam administered nationwide by the International Code Council (ICC).

Here are some key points about the 2018 B1 Certification:

California has adopted the 2018 International Residential Code as the 2019 California Residential Code Most building departments in California are looking for building inspectors with the 2018 B1 Residential Inspector Certification. (Referred to as J1 in California).
Anyone 18 and older qualifies to take the B1 Certification exam
No prior work ...Read More

Building Inspector Certification Exam Q & A

Q: Is any prior experience or education required before the candidate can take Certification Exam?

A: No. Most Certification exams are open to all individuals with no prior experience or education. Building Inspector Certification is used as one of several measures of an individual qualifications when screening job applicants for a position. Inspectors should possess the right mix of technical knowledge, education and related experience. Because evaluation of these three qualifications is a subjective decision, it is most appropriately performed at the local level by the hiring agency. For this reason, the Code Council (ICC) does not specify education or experience requirements for certification applicants for most categories. 

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What's new with CA Contractors License courses

We are happy to announce important changes to our California Contractors License Online Practice Exam system. As of May all students will experience New and Improved Online Exam System. In addition to a new study mode, the new system features an entirely new engine to keep up with online changes and is optimized for use with mobile devices. Following are the features of the new online system: 

1. Optimized for mobile phones / devices.

Yes, it will work with iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Android, etc.

2. An updated framework/engine to take advantage of new web technologies.

What does this mean? As web technology improves, ...Read More

New Contractors Law and Business Course

Our Law and Business Course has been completely updated and revised!

The new course features:

• Updated look and Format
• All laws and regulations updated for the current Law Exam
• Expanded from 4 to 6 chapters
• New Chapter on Private and Public Works contracts
• New chapter on Operations Management, including a step-by-step walkthrough of the Estimating and Bidding process
• Simplified language and explanations throughout the course

The new course Manual includes:

• BNI Building News forms such ...Read More

Updated Contractors Trade Courses

  We are happy to announce newly revised editions for the following Trade Courses:

• C-31: Construction Zone Traffic Control
• C-23: Ornamental Metal
• C-21: Building Moving and Demolition

The new edition of the C-31 Trade Manual includes:

• Updated Layout
• Updated Graphics
• Up-to-date Code and Standards references

Students should still listen or watch the Math Review Lecture that covers pages 3-8 of the Trade Manual.

The new edition of the C-23 Trade Manual includes:

• A new Layout
...Read More

Updated CA Contractors License Courses

 Revised Manual and Tests for C-34 Trade Course

We are happy to announce a newly revised edition of the Pipeline Contractor C-34 Trade course Manual and Practice Exams.

The new manual includes:

• A new  Layout 
• Updated graphics
• New sections covering Pipe, Welding, Concrete, Trenchless Technology, and Manhole construction
• Expanded and updated sections on Plumbing Code requirements, Caltrans Standard Specifications, and Excavation

The lectures for this course remain unchanged. Students should still listen to or watch the Math Review Lecture that covers pages 3 - 8 of the course ...Read More

What is ICC Certification?

The International Code Council, or ICC, is an organization that develops codes and standards for the building and construction industries. The I-Codes developed by ICC are a set of comprehensive building safety and fire prevention codes designed to set minimum standards for safe construction of homes, schools and commercial buildings. ICC also offers a certification program for contractors and various types of construction and safety industry professionals, including plumbing and electrical inspectors, plans examiners, and other building safety professionals.

Building and construction ...Read More