South Carolina Residential Builders Commission Business Law Exam Prep Courses & Reference Materials

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What's on the South Carolina Residential Business Law Exam

The South Carolina Residential Contractor Business Management and Law Exam is required for any Residential Builder, Residential HVAC, Residential Plumbing, or Residential Electrical license applicant. Applicants must apply to the state before registering with PSI; once approved, the Examination Eligibility letter is valid for 1 year and allows 3 attempts to pass within a 12-month period. It tests business management, licensing laws and rules, estimating and bidding, contracts, project management, insurance and bonding, safety recordkeeping, labor law, financial management, tax law, liens, and environmental regulations.

50 Total Questions
68% Passing Score
120 min Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
PSI Administered By

Exam Content Areas

Subject Area # of Questions
Business Management 2
Licensing Laws and Rules 2
Estimating and Bidding 8
Contracts and Agreements 7
Project Management 7
Insurance and Bonding 5
Safety Recordkeeping and Reporting 1
Labor Laws and Employment Regulations 3
Financial Management 4
Tax Laws 5
Liens 3
Environmental Laws and Regulations 3
Total 50

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, see the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin - SC Residential Builders Commission. You can register for your exam through PSI South Carolina Exam Registration, and find licensure requirements on the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board - Licensure page.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • It's administered by PSI Services LLC, under contract with the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission.

  • The exam has 50 questions.

  • The passing score is 68% (34 correct).

  • You are allowed 120 minutes.

  • Yes, if you're applying for a Residential Builder, Residential HVAC, Residential Plumbing, or Residential Electrical license.

  • Your Examination Eligibility letter is valid for 1 year, during which you're allowed 3 attempts to pass.

  • See the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for the SC Residential Builders Commission linked in the Resources & Requirements section above.

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