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What's on the Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories Exam

The Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories exam covers the construction of building structures, including modifications, that do not exceed three stories in height. It includes excavation and foundations for those buildings and interior nonstructural alterations and repairs to existing buildings exceeding three stories. Work on taller buildings is allowed only under the supervision of a licensed General Contractor or Construction Manager.

90 Total Questions
70% Passing Score
230 min Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
PSI Administered By

Exam Content Areas

Subject Area # of Questions
Sitework, Footings and Foundation 8
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 8
Metals 5
Masonry 6
Carpentry 16
Roofing 10
General Code and Construction Knowledge 20
Associated Trades 10
OSHA Safety 7
Total 90

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, see the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for Alabama General Contractors and the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors application page.

For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide How to Become a General Contractor in Alabama.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • It's administered by PSI Services LLC, under contract with the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.

  • The exam has 90 questions.

  • The passing score is 70% (63 correct).

  • You are allowed 230 minutes.

  • Yes. It's an open-book exam. The approved references include the International Building Code 2021, the International Residential Code 2021, the International Energy Conservation Code 2018, and 29 CFR Part 1926. See the PSI bulletin for the full list.

  • Yes. The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors requires a complete application on file before you can register with PSI. The application has to be received at least 30 days before a Board meeting, and meetings are held quarterly. Once approved, your eligibility is valid for 1 year.

  • The PSI fee is $96 per exam attempt, and the same fee applies to every retake. You may test as many times as you need within your 1-year eligibility window.

  • You must also pass the Alabama General Contractor Business and Law exam and submit a license application to the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.

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