ICC Contractor's Exam in CO - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

JDRC · 03-30-2007, 08:00 AM

Hello Folks,

Has anyone taken the ICC contractor's exam in CO? I have never taken the code test before but have all the books etc. It is a lot of stuff to take in, I am wondering if anyone has any hints on what type of questions there are etc. It is an open book test, 80 multiple choice questions, 4 hour time limit. I am sure this same test is required in other areas and states but I cannot find sample questions to save my life! I need to pass the test for my Denver County contractor license. Any info anyone can provide would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Jay

K2 · 03-30-2007, 09:05 AM

I tested on the ubc years ago but did you think about the Constructions Exam Center 770 W. hampden Ave. Suite 342, 303 788 0722. IBC classes for about 500.00 usd. Guaranteed pass. I knew some guys who don't know jack and passed the test after going to these classes. My last flyer from these guys was 2003 but if they are not around there is someplace else.

JDRC · 03-30-2007, 09:38 AM

Thanks for the info, I am going to check them out today. I did a bunch of google searches for a testing prep center here in Denver and nothing came up, not sure why. Thanks again, much appreciated!

Jay

tom m · 03-30-2007, 09:43 AM

try experioronline.com or ncpcci I think these are national testing centers-I found sample question for NJ.
Good Luck

K2 · 03-30-2007, 10:05 AM

You probly already found it but I found a new flyer with http://constructionexam.com/ on it.

all-pro · 04-05-2007, 10:53 PM

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all-pro · 04-05-2007, 10:54 PM

I took the ICC Class A General Contractor test last Feb. I took it at the Loveland/ Fort Collins Air Port. I some how passed it on my first try. I have taken a codes and ordinance class at a local community college. I also got the study companion for the IBC book. It helped quite a bit. A good thing to do is to tab every chapter and apdx. of the book and label them. It makes it much quicker to find the answers during the test. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Shane

Here is the link for colorado info
http://www2.iccsafe.org/contractor/d...e.cfm?state=CO .

Here is the link for the testing spots
http://www.lasergrade.com/locate.shtml

Here is the link for the study companion.
http://www.iccsafe.org/e/prodsearch.017S06

Sorry about the last post. I needed 15 to be able to post links.

prenger745 · 04-19-2007, 06:16 PM

I am getting ready to take the ICC Contractor A test as well. I took the Contractor C test and passed it a few months ago. In regards to the C test, I was able to pretty much figure out I only needed to know chapters 1-10.

For the Contractor A test I am having a little difficulty figuring out exactly which chapters I need to study. According too the ICC website I will need to know:

Footings and Foundations 16 Questions
Structural and Design 41 Questions
Nonstructural Elements 16 Questions
Plan Reading 10 Questions
Administration 7 Questions

So far I figure that: (all from the IBC book)

Footings and Foundations are covered in Section 1805
Structural and Design are covered in Chapter 16 Structural Design
Administration is covered in Chapter 1

I can't find anything in the IBC book that specifically relates to:

Nonstructural Elements
Plan Reading

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Dan

all-pro · 04-19-2007, 08:08 PM

I think you need to study all of the chapters. If nothing else it will atleast let you know what chapters a questions answer will not be in. I think the nonstructural might be related to coverings, safety,interior, and that sort of thing. As far as plans I think that there are questions that show some drawings and you have to answer questions based on them. They also offer flash cards for the IBC. I have never used them but I bet they are pretty good.
Shane

tnt specialty · 04-20-2007, 08:17 AM

What is the ICC Contractor's exam?

I've been a contractor in Colorado for 15 yrs. and have been hoping one of our legislators would someday figure out this state needs contractor licensing.

It has always amazed me that Colorado has no contractor licensing. I'ts a breeding ground for unscupoulous/unethical construction operations, which makes it hard, if not down-right impossible in some cases/markets for "legitimate" contractors.

At least this may be a step in the right direction.

prenger745 · 04-20-2007, 01:48 PM

ICC is the International Code Council. They offer different levels of General Contractor Exams. For example, I passed the Contractor C exam which is the Standard Residential Building Contractor exam. With that exam passed I am able to go into many (not all) municipalities/countys nationwide and obtain a general contractor's license and subsequently permits.

Dan

prenger745 · 04-20-2007, 02:47 PM

Shane...

How did you prepare for the exam? Did you study a lot or just learn where stuff was in the book since it is open book?

Thanks,
Dan

tnt specialty · 04-20-2007, 09:09 PM

oh.......guess I got exited about nothing.

all-pro · 04-23-2007, 08:05 PM

Dan,
I did study quite a bit. I would have rather have studied too much than not enough. I did the study companion (see previous post) and then also really learned the chapters. When I took a class on the codes I probably spent about 1/2 hr average on each cahper. Tabbing the chapters with page markers on the side of the book helps a ton. The whole point behind the ICC tests are to see if you can find answers to real life code problems that you would encounter. They know in real life that you will be using the book to find these answers so they just want to make sure that you can interpret it correctly. I would probably go as far as skimming every page. I didn't need to study that much but I am glad that I did. It gave me more confidence when I went in to take the test.
Shane