Required Books
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Business and Law
A business reference tool for contractors preparing to take their Kentucky state contractor licensing examinations. This publication is…
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License Requirements
This license does not stand-alone; it is taken together with a trade exam to allow contracting. It is required by the state licensing board in addition to the Master HVAC Exam. Currently, it is given as a part of the HVAC Master exam, without a separate fee.Reciprocity
Kentucky does not have a standing reciprocity agreement with any states for this license but will consider individuals that have passed the Ohio Business and Law Exam.Continuing Education
Kentucky does not require continuing education for the Business Law exam
The Exam
The testing company is ICC. It is an open-book, timed test with 30 questions and a 1.5 –hour time limit. A specific grade will not be given on the exam, only a pass or fail statement.
Exam topics include: Business Structure Practices and Licensing, Estimating and Bidding, Contracts and Acceptance, Project Management and Planning, Financing and Record Keeping, Insurance and Bonding, Labor Law and Personnel Policies ,Tax, Lien Law, and Dispute Resolution, Safety and OSHA Compliance
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors offers a seminar to help individuals pass the Kentucky Business Law exam. Please contact us for more information.
Plumbing & HVAC contractors may obtain applications & licensing information from:
Department of Housing Building & Construction
Division of Plumbing
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502)573-0395 for HVAC
(502)573-0397 for Plumbing
(502) 573-1401 Fax
www.ohbc.ky.gov/plumbing/
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