South Carolina Contractor Supplement Exam

What is the maximum contract value a Tier 1 residential contractor can undertake in South Carolina?

Under South Carolina law, a contractor discovers a material defect in their work 6 months after project completion. The owner demands immediate correction. What is the contractor's legal obligation?

A contractor has 15 employees and annual payroll of $780,000. The workers compensation rate is $4.25 per $100 of payroll. What is the annual premium?

According to SC building codes, what is the maximum allowable deflection for a residential floor joist with a 16-foot span under live load?

A subcontractor completes $25,000 of electrical work but is not paid by the general contractor. The general contractor was paid by the owner. What is the subcontractor's lien priority against the property?

A contractor receives a stop work order from the building official. Work continues for 3 additional days before stopping. What penalty applies per South Carolina building codes?

Under South Carolina workers compensation law, which of the following employees would be exempt from coverage requirements?

Under South Carolina contractor licensing law, how many hours of continuing education are required annually for license renewal?

A Class B contractor wants to bid on a $750,000 commercial project. What must the contractor do to be eligible?

A contractor's license expires on June 30th. They submit renewal application and fees on July 15th. What additional penalty must they pay?

A contractor holds a Class C license allowing projects up to $200,000. Due to change orders, a project increases from $185,000 to $235,000. What action is required?

A contractor has 8 employees earning $320,000 annually. Workers compensation insurance costs $12.75 per $100 of payroll. The contractor also pays $4,800 annually for general liability insurance. What is the total annual insurance cost?

A General Contractor Class B in South Carolina has 12 employees with a total annual payroll of $480,000. Using the standard rate of $8.50 per $100 of payroll for construction work, what is the annual workers compensation premium?

A contractor is bidding on a project requiring 2,400 linear feet of foundation wall at $45 per linear foot, plus 15% markup. If workers compensation adds 8.5% to labor costs of $65,000, what is the total bid?

A general contractor hires workers classified under code 5403 (carpentry) with an experience modification factor of 1.15. Calculate the workers compensation premium for $85,000 payroll at a base rate of $4.20 per $100.

According to South Carolina building codes, what is the minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms in residential construction?

A contractor fails to pay subcontractors and suppliers totaling $75,000. Multiple claims are filed against the contractor's $15,000 bond. How are the claims resolved?

Calculate the workers compensation premium for a South Carolina roofing contractor with $250,000 in annual payroll. The rate classification is 5551 with a rate of $28.50 per $100 of payroll.

A specialty contractor's license expires on June 30th. The contractor submits a renewal application on July 15th. What penalty applies?

Calculate the total cost of workers compensation insurance for a contractor with three employee classifications: $60,000 payroll at $8.50/$100 (roofing), $40,000 at $12.30/$100 (electrical), and $25,000 at $3.15/$100 (clerical).

What is the maximum contract amount a Class C contractor can undertake in South Carolina?

A homeowner files a complaint against a licensed contractor with the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. What is the maximum fine the department can impose for a first violation?

Under SC Title 40-11, what continuing education requirement must contractors complete for license renewal?

A general contractor in South Carolina must file a mechanics lien claim within how many days of the last work performed or materials supplied?

Under South Carolina contractor licensing law (Title 40-11), what is the minimum experience requirement for a Tier III mechanical contractor license?

According to Title 40-11, what is the renewal period for South Carolina contractor licenses?

Under South Carolina building codes, what is the maximum allowable project value for a Tier I residential contractor?

A Tier 3 contractor wants to bid on a $2.5 million project. The bonding requirement is 15% of contract value. What bond amount is required?

A contractor discovers that their workers compensation insurance has lapsed during an active project. What action must they take immediately under South Carolina law?

A general contractor subcontracts electrical work on a commercial building. The electrical subcontractor must be licensed as what tier in South Carolina?