Residential Contractor exam development
Summary
A new Residential Contractor exam has been completed, and board members may take it themselves to see what it's like. This could change how future contractors qualify for licenses.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Petke's association will cover credit-card convenience fees for affected applicants through the end of the year.
Future license applicants benefit from a modernized, vetted examination.
Applicants seeking residential contractor licenses must wait for the exam to become available.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Construction and Roofing Board - Oct 28, 2026
The new commercial building code awaits the governor's signature and takes effect 180 days after signing, but the board agreed it's worth getting a commercial builder test built now so it's ready when the code kicks in.
License and Disciplinary Board - Aug 27, 2026
A new Residential Contractor exam has been completed, and board members may take it themselves to see what it's like. This could change how future contractors qualify for licenses.
License and Disciplinary Board - May 28, 2026
The residential contractor exam isn't ready yet, delaying some applicants from getting licensed until it rolls out, possibly in June.
Hvac Board Meeting - Apr 21, 2026
Bill Pedtke reportedly may have the Residential Contractor exam ready by the end of May, adding a new licensing pathway for contractors.
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