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. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
In addition, there is 1 reference listed that is available from AMAZON as it is out of current print from the publisher. It is:
Setting Tile, 1995
The following is a .PDF publication that is a free download. It should be printed and placed in a binder or stapled down the side prior to testing:
Terrazzo Specification & Design Guide
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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.
Tile, Marble, Ceramic, and Terrazzo Contracting (TMC) means the service that provides for the preparation, fabrication, construction, and installation of artificial marble, burned clay tile, ceramic, terrazzo, encaustic, falence, quarry, semi-vitreous, cementitious board, and other tile, excluding hollow or structural partition tile. The RBC and CBC classifications and the HIC and CIC specialties also provide for this function.
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. (35 correct)
Exam subject areas include: Plan Reading & Estimating, General Tile Knowledge, Grouting & Finishing, Adhesives, Tile Installation, Terrazzo and Safety.
American Contractors currently does NOT offer a Seminar to prepare for the Virginia Tile, Marble, Ceramic & Terrazzo Contractor exam. We do carry the references materials. Please contact us at (800) 992-1910 for more information
