Overview of Class A Contractor License Requirements
Overview of Class A Contractor License Requirements
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1. Class A contractor license A license for general engineering contractors working on
fixed works like roads, bridges, and water systems.
2. What Experience needed for Class 4 years of journeyman-level experience in the last 10
A license? years.
3. What is a Qualifying Individual A person who meets experience requirements and takes
(QI)? the exams for the company.
4. Can a Corporation hold a contrac- Yes, corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and sole propri-
tor license? etors can hold licenses.
5. What Bond amount required for a $25,000 contractor bond.
licensed contractor?
6. Bond required for qualifying indi- $25,000 Qualifying Individual Bond.
viduals who are not owners
7. Who Issues a contractors license in The Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
California?
8. Validity of a contractor license 2 years.
9. License renewal after expiration Yes, within 5 years of expiration; after that, reapplication
is required.
10. Purpose of the CSLB To protect consumers by licensing and regulating Cali-
fornia's construction industry.
11. Minimum license fee $450 for application and $200 for initial license (subject
to change).
12. Joint venture license A license issued to two or more licensed contractors
working together on a project.
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13. Legally required insurance if you Workers' Compensation Insurance.
have employees
14. General Liability Insurance re- No, but it is highly recommended.
quirement
15. Coverage of General Liability In- Damage to property or injury to third parties.
surance
16. Surety bond A guarantee that the contractor will follow laws and reg-
ulations.
17. Notification of address changes to Within 90 days.
CSLB
18. Fictitious business name A business name that does not include the surname of
the owner.
19. Requirements to use a fictitious Must be registered with the county and filed with the
business name CSLB.
20. Assignment of a license to more No, each license is issued to a specific entity.
than one business
21. Amount requiring a written con- When the total cost of labor and materials is $500 or
tract more.
22. Legal limit for down payments on $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less.
home improvement projects
23. Contents of a home improvement Description of work, materials, total cost, start and end
contract dates, payment schedule, cancellation rights.
24. 3 business days.
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Overview of Class A Contractor License Requirements
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hjsp7y
1. Class A contractor license A license for general engineering contractors working on
fixed works like roads, bridges, and water systems.
2. What Experience needed for Class 4 years of journeyman-level experience in the last 10
A license? years.
3. What is a Qualifying Individual A person who meets experience requirements and takes
(QI)? the exams for the company.
4. Can a Corporation hold a contrac- Yes, corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and sole propri-
tor license? etors can hold licenses.
5. What Bond amount required for a $25,000 contractor bond.
licensed contractor?
6. Bond required for qualifying indi- $25,000 Qualifying Individual Bond.
viduals who are not owners
7. Who Issues a contractors license in The Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
California?
8. Validity of a contractor license 2 years.
9. License renewal after expiration Yes, within 5 years of expiration; after that, reapplication
is required.
10. Purpose of the CSLB To protect consumers by licensing and regulating Cali-
fornia's construction industry.
11. Minimum license fee $450 for application and $200 for initial license (subject
to change).
12. Joint venture license A license issued to two or more licensed contractors
working together on a project.
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, Overview of Class A Contractor License Requirements
Overview of Class A Contractor License Requirements
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hjsp7y
13. Legally required insurance if you Workers' Compensation Insurance.
have employees
14. General Liability Insurance re- No, but it is highly recommended.
quirement
15. Coverage of General Liability In- Damage to property or injury to third parties.
surance
16. Surety bond A guarantee that the contractor will follow laws and reg-
ulations.
17. Notification of address changes to Within 90 days.
CSLB
18. Fictitious business name A business name that does not include the surname of
the owner.
19. Requirements to use a fictitious Must be registered with the county and filed with the
business name CSLB.
20. Assignment of a license to more No, each license is issued to a specific entity.
than one business
21. Amount requiring a written con- When the total cost of labor and materials is $500 or
tract more.
22. Legal limit for down payments on $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less.
home improvement projects
23. Contents of a home improvement Description of work, materials, total cost, start and end
contract dates, payment schedule, cancellation rights.
24. 3 business days.
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