OR General Contractor study guide
OR General Contractor · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license is the state credential that lets a business legally offer or perform construction work for compensation in Oregon, and the CCB general contractor exam is the knowledge test tied to that licensing process. The credential is aimed at owners and qualifying individuals of construction businesses - from sole proprietors and handyman operations to remodeling and new-home builders - who need to show they understand Oregon contractor law, business and consumer-protection obligations, and basic construction and safety knowledge. Exam content is generally organized around three areas: Oregon contractor licensing law and CCB rules; business practices, contracts, and consumer protection; and construction technology, building codes, and safety. Preparation should start with the governing statutes and CCB rules, then move to contract, lien, and consumer-notice requirements, and finish with code and jobsite-safety fundamentals. The OR General Contractor study guide has 3 sections and about 1,118 words.
01Oregon Construction Contractor Licensing Law and CCB Rules
Oregon requires a Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license for anyone who, for compensation, constructs, alters, repairs, or improves a building or other structure. The license is issued to the business entity, and each license must name a responsible managing individual (RMI) who is an owner, officer, or employee and who has passed the required exam.
393 words, about 2 min02Business Practices, Contracts, and Consumer Protection
Oregon’s residential contract statute (ORS 701.305) requires a written, signed contract for residential construction work of $2,000 or more. The contract must identify the contractor and CCB license number, describe the work and materials, state the total price and payment schedule, and give start and completion dates.
365 words, about 2 min03Construction Technology, Building Codes, and Safety
Oregon adopts statewide building codes; local governments administer permits and inspections but generally cannot adopt conflicting amendments. The Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) is based on the IRC and governs one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
360 words, about 2 min