California Contractors License Laws and Classifications
California Contractors License Laws and Classifications
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1. What is a Contractor? A contractor is a person who manages construction activities, including build-
ing, altering, repairing, and demolishing structures.
2. Who must be li- Any business undertaking projects with total costs of labor and materials of
censed as a contrac- $1,000 or more must be licensed.
tor?
3. What are the conse- Contracting without a license may result in financial penalties and jail time.
quences of contract-
ing without a license?
4. What are the excep- Exceptions include employees paid wages, owner/builders not selling for
tions to the licensing one year, installers of finished products, security alarm operators, work under
requirement? $1,000, and public utilities under specified conditions.
5. What are the contrac- 'A' General Engineering Contractor, 'B' General Building Contractor, 'B-2'
tor license classifica- Residential Remodeling Contractor, 'C' Specialty Contractor.
tions?
6. What does a General They work on fixed works such as public works, irrigation, streets, and roads.
Engineering Contrac-
tor do?
7. What is a General They work on structures built for the shelter of persons or animals requiring
Building Contractor? more than two unrelated trades.
8. What is a Specialty A contractor whose work requires special skills and involves specialized build-
Contractor? ing trades.
9. What is the definition Work that is essential to accomplish the work for which a specialty contractor
of 'incidental and is classified.
supplemental' work?
10. The Board issues Original Licenses and Joint-Venture Licenses.
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California Contractors License Laws and Classifications
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What types of licens-
es does the Board is-
sue?
11. How are licenses is- Licenses may be issued as active or inactive, with active licenses entitled to
sued? practice in their classification.
12. What is a Joint Ven- A license issued to two or more licensed firms for large public works projects.
ture License?
13. To whom is an origi- An original license is issued to a business entity, which may be an individual,
nal license issued? partnership, corporation, or limited liability company.
14. How long is a license A new license is valid for two years from the last day of the month in which it
valid? was issued.
15. What is required for A contractor's bond and proof of worker's compensation insurance are re-
an active license? quired for an active license.
16. What happens if the A new license is required if the business entity status changes.
business entity sta-
tus changes?
17. Who is required to A qualifying individual or qualifier is required for each license issued.
qualify a license for a
business entity?
18. What is a qualifier? A qualifier is one who meets the experience and examination requirements.
19. Can an individual Yes, an individual may act as the qualifier on more than one active license if
qualify for more than they own at least 20% of each business entity.
one license?
20.
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California Contractors License Laws and Classifications
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_izjypp
1. What is a Contractor? A contractor is a person who manages construction activities, including build-
ing, altering, repairing, and demolishing structures.
2. Who must be li- Any business undertaking projects with total costs of labor and materials of
censed as a contrac- $1,000 or more must be licensed.
tor?
3. What are the conse- Contracting without a license may result in financial penalties and jail time.
quences of contract-
ing without a license?
4. What are the excep- Exceptions include employees paid wages, owner/builders not selling for
tions to the licensing one year, installers of finished products, security alarm operators, work under
requirement? $1,000, and public utilities under specified conditions.
5. What are the contrac- 'A' General Engineering Contractor, 'B' General Building Contractor, 'B-2'
tor license classifica- Residential Remodeling Contractor, 'C' Specialty Contractor.
tions?
6. What does a General They work on fixed works such as public works, irrigation, streets, and roads.
Engineering Contrac-
tor do?
7. What is a General They work on structures built for the shelter of persons or animals requiring
Building Contractor? more than two unrelated trades.
8. What is a Specialty A contractor whose work requires special skills and involves specialized build-
Contractor? ing trades.
9. What is the definition Work that is essential to accomplish the work for which a specialty contractor
of 'incidental and is classified.
supplemental' work?
10. The Board issues Original Licenses and Joint-Venture Licenses.
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, California Contractors License Laws and Classifications
California Contractors License Laws and Classifications
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_izjypp
What types of licens-
es does the Board is-
sue?
11. How are licenses is- Licenses may be issued as active or inactive, with active licenses entitled to
sued? practice in their classification.
12. What is a Joint Ven- A license issued to two or more licensed firms for large public works projects.
ture License?
13. To whom is an origi- An original license is issued to a business entity, which may be an individual,
nal license issued? partnership, corporation, or limited liability company.
14. How long is a license A new license is valid for two years from the last day of the month in which it
valid? was issued.
15. What is required for A contractor's bond and proof of worker's compensation insurance are re-
an active license? quired for an active license.
16. What happens if the A new license is required if the business entity status changes.
business entity sta-
tus changes?
17. Who is required to A qualifying individual or qualifier is required for each license issued.
qualify a license for a
business entity?
18. What is a qualifier? A qualifier is one who meets the experience and examination requirements.
19. Can an individual Yes, an individual may act as the qualifier on more than one active license if
qualify for more than they own at least 20% of each business entity.
one license?
20.
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