Required Books
The references listed below are allowed to be used during the exam and are used in our preparation seminar and home-study courses. These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted.
Effective immediately either the 2012 or 2015 Code can be used. As of 7/1/20 only the 2015 edition can be used.
They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
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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.
As of 8/21/06, 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.)
Effective December 1, 2012, contractors will be required to take technical exams for the specialties they put on their license. This applies to Class A, B and C licenses. Contact the Virginia Board for Contractors for more information.
Swimming Pool Construction Contracting (POL) means that service which provides for the service, repair, construction, improvement or removal of in-ground swimming pools. The RBC and CBC classifications and the RFC specialty aslo provide for this function. No trade related Plumbing, Electrical, Backflow or HVAC work is included in the specialty.
To apply for a license, contact:
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233
(804)367-8511
Important Contacts
Virginia currently does not have reciprocity with any state for this classification.
Virginia currently does NOT require Continuing Education for this classification.
The exam is administered by PSI. The exam is 50 questions, open book, Multiple Choice, 120 Minutes and a 70% is required to pass.
Exam subject areas include Plan Reading adn Estimating, Sitework & Reinforcing, Concrete, Shotcrete, Pool Equipment, including ADA, Pool Access Safety and Security.
