GITS: Gainesville Independent Testing Service EIS: Examination Information Sheet Painting Contractor - BPE1Pa Pasco County Version

Scope “Painting Contractor” means a contractor whose services consist of the use of spraying equipment as well as hand tools to finish both exterior and interior work. A painting contractor may do paperhanging, sandblasting and waterproofing and may clean and paint roofs, sidewalks and driveways. Products that are constructed as a replacement of stop leaks for roofs shall be installed by a roofing contractor and may not be applied by a painting contractor.

Examination Content Outline The Painting Contractor examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a two (2) hour, open book exam that consists of 50 questions.

Subjects: No. of Items Estimating 5 Safety 6 Application 7 Properties 7 Preparation 7 Tools and Equipment 6 Theory 6 Repair 6 Total: 50

Approved References 1. Painting and Decorating Craftsman's Manual and Textbook, 8th edition 2. Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010

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