Alabama Building Contractor under Four Stories

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The Alabama Building Contractor under 4 Stories allows Commercial projects ONLY. This license shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications that do not exceed 3 stories in height, and any roof structure or component of such structure that does not exceed 50 feet in height, which are intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort, or convenience.

BCU4 classification shall include excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental to for buildings less than 3 stories in height. BCU4 shall include interior nonstructural alterations and repairs to existing buildings 3 stories in height. In addition to the above BCU4 shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications of buildings exceeding 3 stories in height and projects only under the direction and supervision of a General Contractor or Construction Manager licensed under Building Construction. If projects will be 4 stories or more, this license will NOT apply.

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  • Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
  • Please note that the Alabama Business and Law exam is also required to be passed to obtain your contractor’s license.
  • Alabama Building Contractor under 4 Stories must submit verification of 3 years experience and a financial statement with the completed application.
  • Financial Limits are based on the applicants net worth or working capital, whichever the lesser.
  • There is no mandated bond or insurance requirements at this time.

The Alabama Building Contractor under 4 Stories allows Commercial projects ONLY. This license shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications that do not exceed 3 stories in height, and any roof structure or component of such structure that does not exceed 50 feet in height, which are intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort, or convenience.

BCU4 classification shall include excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental to for buildings less than 3 stories in height. BCU4 shall include interior nonstructural alterations and repairs to existing buildings 3 stories in height. In addition to the above BCU4 shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications of buildings exceeding 3 stories in height and projects only under the direction and supervision of a General Contractor or Construction Manager licensed under Building Construction. If projects will be 4 stories or more, this license will NOT apply.

To apply, contact the state of Alabama at 1-334-272-5030. The application fee is $300. In addition there is a $100 fee to be donated to construction education. The application must be submitted to the board at least 30 days before the next board meeting, which are normally held in January, April, July, and October.

Licensing Board for General Contractors

2525 Fairlane Drive

Montgomery, AL 36116

Important Contacts

To apply for an Electrical license,
and to register for the exam, contact:

Electrical Contractors Board
610 S. McDonough St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334)269-9990
www.aecb.state.al.us

To apply for a general contractors license, contact:

Licensing Board for General Contractors
2525 Fairlane Dr.
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334)272-5030
www.genconbd.state.al.us
To apply for a Plumbing or Gas Fitter license, contact:

Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
11 West Oxmoor, Ste104
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)945-4857
www.pgfb.state.al.us

To apply for a HVAC license, contact:

Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors
8 Commerce St. Ste 200
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334)241-0840 Phone
(334) 265-0570
www.hvacboard.state.al.us
To apply for a Residential license, contact:

Home Builders Licensure Board
445 Herron St.
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334)242-2230

To register for a Under Four Stories exam or the NASCLA exam contact:

PSI Licensure: Certification
ATTN: Examination Registration AL
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267
www.psiexams.com
www.hblb.state.al.us
To register for an Electrical, Homebuilder or HVAC Exam Contact:

PROV
13614 Progress Blvd.
Alachua, FL 32615
866-720-7768
Prov Examinations

Alabama Building Contractor under 4 Stories has reciprocal agreements exist with Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. However, you must have held the same classification of license in these states for at least 3 years to qualify for reciprocity.

Alabama currently do not require continuing education for the Alabama Building Contractor under Four Stories Contractors License.

  • The fee for the exam is $192.00.
  • The Alabama General Contractor Under 4 Stories Exam has 90 questions and a time limit of 230 minutes.
  • A 70% is required to pass.

  • Topics on the exam include site-work, footings, and foundations, concrete and concrete reinforcement, masonry, carpentry, metals, roofing, associated trades, general code and construction knowledge, and OSHA safety.

  • To schedule your exam, you must first obtain pre-approval from the board. Then, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.

American Contractors offers the Alabama Building Under Four Stories exam preparation semainr as a Private Course. This 1-day seminar can be scheduled in Chattanooga, TN with a variety of date and time options.  American Contractors has been holding Seminars to help contractors pass their exam for over 25 years.

Call us to schedule a Private exam preparation seminar at 800-992-1910 

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