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ICC General Building Contractor (A) exam prep

The ICC National Standard General Building Contractor (A) exam is used by cities, counties and other states for commercial general contractor licenses. Texas has no state general contractor license, so check whether your city asks for it. Here are 3 packages, from $195 to $468, each with one-click checkout.

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3 ICC General Building Contractor (A) packages

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How do the ICC General Building Contractor (A) options compare?

Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.

OptionWhat you getPrice
Online Exam Prep Course (any state)an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop$195
Online Exam Prep Course (any state)an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop$195
Exam Prep Package (any state)an exam prep package$468

How does the ICC General Building Contractor (A) exam work?

The ICC General Building Contractor (A) exam is a national exam. It is listed here for jurisdictions that use it; Texas state trade licenses have their own exams.

  • ICC National Standard and NASCLA exams are national exams, used by cities, counties and other states that do not write their own.
  • Texas licenses electricians and air conditioning contractors through TDLR and plumbers through TSBPE, so these exams are mainly for work outside the state system.
  • ICC exams are open book for most categories, and the ICC bulletin for the exam lists the references allowed.
  • Check with the city or state that issues your license which exam and code edition it accepts before you order.

Which ICC General Building Contractor (A) option should I choose?

The Online Exam Prep Course at $195 is the lightest way into the ICC General Building Contractor (A) exam: an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop. The Online Exam Prep Course at $195 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. The Exam Prep Package at $468 is the most complete option: an exam prep package.

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How much does ICC General Building Contractor (A) exam prep cost?

ICC General Building Contractor (A) exam prep runs from $195 to $468 across 3 options: Online Exam Prep Course (any state) $195; Online Exam Prep Course (any state) $195; Exam Prep Package (any state) $468.

Is the ICC General Building Contractor (A) exam open book?

ICC and NASCLA exams are open book for most categories. The bulletin for your exam lists the references allowed and the editions.

Who issues the ICC General Building Contractor (A) license or certification in Texas?

It comes from the city, county or state that uses the exam. Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.

Can I use an ICC or NASCLA exam for a Texas state license?

Not for the TDLR electrician or A/C licenses or the TSBPE plumbing licenses, which have their own exams. These national exams are for cities, counties and other states that accept them.

Which code edition is the exam on?

Each ICC and NASCLA bulletin names the edition. Check it before ordering, since jurisdictions adopt new codes on their own schedules.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.

How do the books and courses arrive?

Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.

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