Alabama Contractor Supplement Exam

According to Alabama building codes, what is the maximum allowable deflection for floor joists under live load?

A material supplier delivers $12,000 worth of materials to a job site on April 10th. The last delivery is made May 5th. Under Alabama lien law, what is the deadline to file a lien claim?

At what contract price does building or renovating a swimming pool count as general contracting under Alabama's Chapter 34-8?

Under the IRC as adopted in Alabama, what is the minimum clear width of a residential stairway above the handrail height?

A contractor carries the minimum required general liability insurance of $300,000. A job site accident results in $450,000 in damages. What is the contractor's personal liability exposure?

Under Alabama contractor licensing law, a contractor receives a complaint from a homeowner. The contractor fails to respond within the required timeframe. What disciplinary action can the Alabama Licensing Board take?

A contractor completes $85,000 worth of work on a residential project in Alabama. If the general liability insurance requirement is $300,000 per occurrence, what percentage of the project value does this represent?

A contractor completes a $45,000 residential addition. The homeowner pays $40,000 but disputes the final $5,000. Under Alabama lien law, when does the lien claim period begin?

A contractor has 8 employees earning $35,000 annually each. The workers' compensation rate is $4.25 per $100 of payroll. What is the monthly premium?

A contractor performs $45,000 of electrical work requiring a 15% retention. If the retention is released after final inspection, what amount was held during construction?

A contractor's general liability policy has aggregate limits of $1,000,000 and per-occurrence limits of $500,000. Two separate incidents occur: one resulting in $300,000 damages, another in $400,000. How much will insurance pay total?

Under Alabama workers' compensation law, a roofing contractor has a payroll of $280,000 with a rate of $8.50 per $100 of payroll. What is the annual premium?

Which Alabama state agency is responsible for enforcing contractor licensing laws?

Which entity administers contractor licensing in Alabama?

Under Alabama law, what offense does an owner commit by considering a bid from a general contractor who is not licensed under Chapter 34-8?

A contractor completed work on March 1st but the property owner refuses to pay the $28,000 invoice. In Alabama, what is the deadline to file a mechanics lien?

Within what period must an action to enforce an Alabama mechanics' lien be commenced?

Under the IRC as adopted in Alabama, how far must end joints in the upper and lower top plates of a double top plate be offset?

An Alabama residential home builder pays its annual license fee. What period does the fee cover?

A contractor completes work on March 15th but the owner refuses final payment. Under Alabama mechanics' lien law, what is the deadline to file the lien?

An Alabama general contractor renews its license 120 days after it expired. The renewal fee is $200. What is the total due?

Under Alabama lien law, what preliminary notice must a subcontractor serve on the property owner to have a lien?

When must an applicant for a new or renewal Alabama residential home builder license file the application?

The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board rejects an applicant. How can the applicant be reexamined?

Where does an Alabama lien claimant file its verified statement of lien?

A contractor files a mechanics lien in Alabama for $45,000. The owner wants to transfer the lien from the property to a surety bond. What is the minimum bond amount?

A subcontractor records a $30,000 lien in Alabama. To release the property, the owner transfers the lien to a surety bond. What amount must the bond be?

A contractor in Alabama completes a $45,000 residential addition project. The homeowner fails to pay the final $8,500 invoice. What is the maximum time limit to file a mechanics' lien under Alabama law?

Under the IRC as adopted in Alabama, how far below undisturbed ground must exterior footings be placed at minimum?

An exempt Alabama employer with four employees elects not to accept workers' compensation coverage. What must it do?