About This Book
The Virginia Board for Contractors' Individual License and Certification Regulations (codified as 18 VAC 50-30 in the Virginia Administrative Code) are the official state rules governing the qualification, testing, experience, renewal, and conduct standards for specialized tradesmen and certified workers.
Key Areas Covered by the Regulations
Scope of Regulated Trades: These regulations establish mandatory state licensing and certification requirements for individual tradesmen across a range of specialties, including electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, gas fitters, elevator mechanics, backflow prevention device workers, water well system providers, and building energy analysts.
Entry and Qualification Requirements: The regulations outline the specific combination of hands-on work experience, formal vocational training, and passing scores on board-approved examinations required to obtain journeyman- or master-level credentials.
Renewal and Continuing Education: License holders must renew their credentials every three years and complete a specified number of continuing education hours — such as code update courses — in order to maintain active status.
Standards of Practice and Conduct: The regulations define prohibited acts, outline the responsibilities of licensed individuals, and address the boundaries between local and state jurisdiction. Violations may result in monetary fines or license revocation.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 1 licensing exam. We've written 31 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.