What Is the Virginia RBC Exam?
Short answer: The Virginia RBC exam is the specialty exam for Residential Building Contractor licensing.
It is part of the licensing process for contractors focused on residential construction work.
What RBC Means
RBC stands for Residential Building Contractor. This specialty applies to contractors working on residential structures and construction projects.
Where It Fits
Typically, contractors complete Business and Law, then move into the RBC specialty exam.
What This Means in Practical Terms
This is the largest residential specialty in Virginia. It covers everything that the HIC (Home Improvement Contracting) specialty covers, plus you can build additions, pools, and even houses from the ground up.
Why People Get Confused
Many contractors get confused by choosing smaller specialties that do not cover their project needs. For instance, contractors choose the HIC, which covers remodeling and the like, when they need this larger specialty for projects like additions and covered porches. This results in wasted time with delays and additional testing.
What to Do Next
Learn more here: Virginia Residential Building Contractor (RBC) Exam Prep
If you are preparing for this step now, visit our Virginia Contractor Exam Prep page for the full system.
If this question relates specifically to this specialty, go here: Virginia Contractor Specialties page.