Florida Contractor Regulations Quiz

Questions and Answers

According to Chapter 489 Florida Statutes, the board may revoke, suspend, or deny the issuance or renewal of the certificate or registration of a contractor or impose an administrative fine not to exceed __________?

$10,000

$6,000

$8,000

$5,000 (correct)

A residential contractor may construct up to __________.

One-family residences

Three-family residences

Two-family residences (correct)

Four-family residences

All but which of the following is a good way to avoid having an independent contractor working for you reclassified as an employee by the IRS?

Hire additional workers to assist him (correct)

Have a written agreement making it clear he is independent

Send him a 1099 at the end of the year

Base compensation on work performed - not time worked

A person other than the qualifying agent who, with the approval of the board, assumes personal responsibility for all financial aspects of the business is known as a _________?

Financially responsible officer Signup and view all the answers

A contractor must notify a residential property owner of the Construction Industry Recovery Fund, if his prime contract is over __________?

$2,000 Signup and view all the answers

Allowing an unregistered person to use a certificate or registration of another may be grounds for a total fine of _________ for the contractor and the business entity that knew or should have known of the violation?

$10,000 Signup and view all the answers

Registration allows a registrant to engage in contracting _________?

In counties and municipalities where he or she has complied with all local licensing requirements Signup and view all the answers

The Qualifying Agent for registration or certification will be made in the name of the Qualifying Agent and the name of the business organization, such as a _________?

Any of the above Signup and view all the answers

A project is considered to have been abandoned after ________ days, if the contractor terminates the project without notification to the prospective owner and without just cause.

90 days Signup and view all the answers

A building contractor may not build a structure in excess of __________?

Three stories in height Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not exempt from the Florida Licensure Law?

Persons advertising and performing casual construction work for less than $2,500 Signup and view all the answers

As defined by Chapter 489, a contractor is one who is __________?

Responsible for the entire project Signup and view all the answers

College education can qualify a certified license applicant for no more than __________ years of experience?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

A general, state certified contractor shall subcontract all of the following except __________ on a new building?

Shingle Roofing on a new building Signup and view all the answers

An active certified residential contractor is eligible to take the general contractors examination, if he or she possesses a minimum of ________ years experience as a state certified residential contractor.

4 years experience as a state certified residential contractor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contractor Regulations and Responsibilities

Chapter 489 of Florida Statutes allows the board to revoke, suspend, deny, or impose fines up to $5,000 on contractors for misconduct.
Residential contractors can construct one-family residences only.
Avoid reclassifying independent contractors as employees by ensuring compensation is based on work quality, maintaining written agreements, and not hiring additional workers to assist.

Business Operation Guidelines

A "Financially Responsible Officer" assumes personal financial responsibility for a business aside from the qualifying agent.
Contractors must inform residential property owners about the Construction Industry Recovery Fund for contracts over $2,500.
Allowing an unregistered individual to use a certificate can result in fines of up to $10,000 for the contractor and the entity involved.

Registration and Licensing

Registration permits contractors to operate in counties and municipalities where local licensing requirements are met.
Qualifying agent registration must include both the agent's name and the business organization (e.g., partnership, corporation).
A project is deemed abandoned if it remains inactive for 90 days without proper notification.

Project and Construction Limits

Building contractors are restricted from constructing structures exceeding three stories in height.
Certain parties, like casual construction workers earning less than $2,500, are not exempt from Florida Licensure Law.

Definition and Experience Requirements

A contractor is defined as one responsible for the entire project.
College education can account for a maximum of 3 years of required experience when qualifying for a licensed position.
A certified residential contractor with at least four years of experience can take the exam for general contractors.

Subcontracting and Partnerships

General, state-certified contractors must subcontract all trades except shingle roofing on new buildings.
When engaging as a legal entity (partnership, corporation), the application must be made through a qualifying agent.

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Description

Test your knowledge on the regulations and responsibilities outlined in Chapter 489 of Florida Statutes for contractors. This quiz covers topics such as licensing requirements, financial responsibilities, and the consequences of misconduct. Engage with important guidelines that every contractor should be familiar with.