Required Books
***IMPORTANT REFERENCE MATERIAL NOTICE*** In addition to the books that are listed under "Reference Materials" on this page, there are additional books that you will need.
These are:
Building Trades Print Reading, 2000 by Thomas E. Proctor American Technical Publishers, Inc. (800) 323-3471
State Construction Code, Act 230 of 1972 as ammended Michigan Dept of Labor & Economic Growth Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety Office of Management Services www.michiganlegislature.org/documents/mcl-act-230-of-1972.pdf Purchase required.
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act 154 of 1974, as amended.
Administrative Rules for All Industries General Industry Safety Standards & Construction Safety Standards, May be downloaded from: www.michigan.gov.mioshastandards
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Business and Law
Step-by-step, easy-to-follow guidelines for setting up and maintaining records for your building business. This practical guide to all…
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Written by and for contractors, and referenced by many licensing authorities, this guide details proven practices to produce…
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This updated booklet produced by the (TPI) and WTCA is the truss industry's new and improved guide for…
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Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone provides a broad understanding of the properties and applications of masonry materials. It…
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Pipe and Excavation Contracting by Dave Roberts; published by Craftsman Book Co; (2011). Pipeline contracting can be rewarding…
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The step-by-step, hands-on guide to any type of roofing on residential and commercial buildings. Covers everything from underlayment…
Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
A person who contracts with another to do residential, or combination residential and commercial, construction or remodeling on a project whose total value is $600 or more is required to be licensed as either a residential builder or a residential maintenance & alteration contractor. The first step in the licensing process is to pass both the Business Law Exam and Residential Contractors Exam.
License Requirements
Candidates who pass both of these exams must: *Be at least 18 years of age *Be financially stable *Be able to serve the public in a fair, honest and open manner *Submit the appropriate license application, fees and supporting documents to the State Board. Exam scores will be printed on the license application form along with a one year deadline date by which you must finish the application process. We carry many of the approved reference materials.
NOTICE: Michigan Residential Builders-M&A Contractors Effective June 1, 2008 New Licensing Requirements: Public Act 157 of 2007 requires individuals seeking a Residential Builder or M&A Contractor license to complete 60 hours of education courses prior to examination.
Reciprocity
Currently, Michigan does not have reciprocity with any other state.Continuing Education
NOTICE: Michigan Residential Builders-M&A Contractors Effective June 1, 2008
New Licensing Requirements: Public Act 157 of 2007 requires individuals seeking a Residential Builder or M&A Contractor license to complete 60 hours of education courses prior to examination.
The Exam
Michigan Exams are CLOSED BOOK. They are administered by PSI. You have 2 1/2 hours to complete the 100 question exam. 70% is required to pass.
EXAM SUBJECT AREAS: Plans & Specifications & Estimating Excavation / Sitework Footings & Foundation Walls Concrete Carpentry Masonry Roofing Insulation Ventilation Windows, Doors & Skylights Siding Installation Interior & exterior Finishing Specialties Safety & Employee Protection, including MIOSHA
First time testing fee for both the the Business Law and Contractors exams is $80. Licensing fee is $105. ***
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors carries many of the reference books needed to prepare for the Michigan Residential Contractor exam. Please call us for more information 800-992-1910.
Applications for residential builders and contractors licenses may be obtained from:
Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Bureau of Commercial Services - Builders Unit
PO Box 30018
Lansing, MI 48909
(517)241-9254 Phone
www.michigan.gov/dleg
Important Contacts
