Exam Prep Course
Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories Exam Prep Course
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- Course Duration: Complete at Your Own Pace
- Course Type: Online Pre-Recorded
- Books Required: 14
Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories Exam Prep Course
The Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories exam covers the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof that do not exceed three stories in height, and any roof structure or component of such structure that does not exceed fifty feet in height, which are intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort or convenience. BCU4 shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto for buildings less than three stories in height. BCU4 shall include interior nonstructural alterations and repairs to existing buildings exceeding three stories in height. In addition to the above BCU4 shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof exceeding three stories in height on projects but only under the direction and supervision of a General contractor or Construction Manager licensed under Building Construction.
Exam Prep Class:
This class will prepare you to take the Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories exam at PSI. We cover all the pertinent material within the reference manuals you are allowed to bring into the exam. The pre-recorded content included with all class purchases also includes practice exam questions and answers to prepare you to take the timed exam.
Class Days and Times:
This is an online pre-recorded course available to you 24/7 that you can complete at your own time and pace. Online course content is delivered digitally immediately upon purchase.
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Online Content is available for 180 days after purchase. To extend content access an additional 180 days, a $50 course extension fee is required. If you have any questions, please contact our support team.
Additional Materials
The exam at PSI is open-book. You may bring the approved references listed here into the exam, and reference manuals may be tabbed and highlighted. Tabs must be permanent adhesive tabs - removable tabs such as post-its are not allowed in the examination center.
Books
You may bring the books listed here into the exam with you. Exam references may be highlighted, underlined, and tabbed with permanent adhesive tabs. You may not write in the book or use tabs such as post-its that may be removed. You can purchase our permanent, pre-printed tabs for the Alabama Building Contractor Under Four Stories Exam book bundle here.
- Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
- BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2018
- Carpentry and Building Construction, 2010 or 2016
- The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 2005
- Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone
- Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011
- Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition, 2014
- Technical Digest No. 9 - Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd edition, 2008
- SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 2006
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2006
- International Building Code, 2015 edition
- International Residential Code, 2015 edition
- ACI 530/530.1-11 or ACI 530/530.1-13(2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
- ACI 318-11 or ACI 318-14 (2011 or 2014): Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
We offer these books in a bundle, available here.
Don't want to tab and highlight your books? We'll do it for you! Check out our tabbed and highlighted book bundle here.
Additional Requirements
All Alabama Contractor Applicants are still required to meet other state licensing regulations in order to obtain a license.
This includes taking a Business and Law Exam if you are applying to become a General Contractor, as well as submitting the appropriate license application. All applicants must also take a technical exam specific to the type of work they perform. We offer exam prep services for the Alabama Business and Law Exam, as well as License Application Fulfillment Services.
You can find more information about the Alabama Business and Law Exam here.
Exams are administered by PSI and can be scheduled by registering at candidate.psiexams.com
What is on the Exam?
| # of Questions | Minimum Passing Score | Time Allowed |
| 90 | 63 (70%) | 230 minutes |
| 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 |
You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin here for more information on testing policies.
