North Carolina General Contractor Exam — All Questions
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Which body licenses general contractors in North Carolina?
- a.The North Carolina Real Estate Commission
- b.The county register of deeds
- c.The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)✓
- d.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
General contractors in North Carolina are licensed by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC). Its authority comes from Chapter 87, Article 1 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
In North Carolina, a general contractor license is required when the cost of the undertaking reaches what threshold?
- a.$1,000 or more
- b.$40,000 or more✓
- c.$100,000 or more
- d.Any amount, no matter how small
A North Carolina general contractor license is required for any construction project where the total cost is $40,000 or more. Below that threshold a license is not required by the NCLBGC (though local permits and other rules may still apply). Bidding on or performing $40,000+ work without a license is unlawful.
North Carolina general contractor licenses come in tiers that limit project value. Which set correctly describes the three limitation levels?
- a.Limited (single project up to $500,000), Intermediate (up to $1,000,000), and Unlimited (no dollar limit)✓
- b.Bronze, Silver, and Gold
- c.Class A, Class B, and Class C by county population
- d.Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master
North Carolina issues licenses at three limitation levels based on the value of a single project: Limited allows a single project up to $500,000, Intermediate allows a single project up to $1,000,000, and Unlimited has no dollar limitation. The level a contractor qualifies for depends on demonstrated financial strength.
The powers and duties of the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors are established by which law?
- a.The federal Miller Act
- b.The North Carolina Building Code alone
- c.Chapter 44A of the General Statutes
- d.Chapter 87, Article 1 of the North Carolina General Statutes✓
Chapter 87, Article 1 of the North Carolina General Statutes creates the Licensing Board for General Contractors and defines who must be licensed, the license classifications, and the Board's disciplinary powers. (Chapter 44A is North Carolina's lien law, a separate subject.)