Required Books
The reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination. The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge, or general industry practices. You can use any edition of references and Code books as they become available. However for Code questions, the examination will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.
These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted.
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Additional Services
NOTICE: Effective March 1, 2016, all Contractor Specialty examinations will require pre-approval from DPOR prior to taking the examination. For more information please contact the Board for Contractors Licensing Section directly at (804) 367-8511.
Effective August 21, 2006, the Designated Employee or a member of Responsible Management of all contractors applying for initial licensure (for an entity that is not currently licensed) must successfully complete an 8-hour business class approved by the Board for Contractors.
This applies to Class-A, Class-B & Class-C Contractors. (Please note that individuals applying for a Class C license; A Owner/Officer/Partner of the Company must be the person to take the required 8-hour Business Course required by the Board.)
Insulation and Weather Stripping Contracting (INS) means the service that provides for the installation, repair, improvement, or removal of materials classified as insulating media used for the sole purpose of temperature control or sound control of residential and commercial buildings. It does not include the insulation of mechanical equipment and ancillary lines and piping. The RBC and CBC classifications and the HIC and CIC specialties also provide for this function.
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233
(804)367-8511
http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Important Contacts
The exam is administered by PSI. It is 40 questions, open book, Multiple Choice, 90 Minutes and a 70% is required to pass. (28 correct)
Subject areas include General knowledge and Theory, Plan Reading, Materials, Estimating and Take-Offs, Spray-On application, Batt/Roll Insulation, Blown or Loose-Fill Insulation, Rigid-Board and Reflective Insulation, Ventilation, Vapor Retarders and Safety.
American Contractors is currently developing a Virginia Insulation and Weather Stripping seminar for individuals wishing to take and pass the exam. Please contact us at (800) 992-1910 for more information.
