Oregon Contractor Licensing Requirements and Exemptions
Oregon Contractor Licensing Requirements and Exemptions
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1. What is defined as a 'contrac- An individual or business that arranges, undertakes, or bids to
tor' in Oregon? construct, alter, repair, or demolish any structure for compen-
sation.
2. What types of properties can Contractors can work on residential, commercial, industrial, or
contractors work on? publicly owned properties.
3. Who must have a Responsible All contractors must have at least one RMI who is either an
Managing Individual (RMI)? owner or a designated employee with management authority.
4. What happens if a contrac- The RMI and business owners will be prevented from obtain-
tor incurs construction-related ing a new CCB license until the debt is satisfied.
debt?
5. What is one exemption from Individuals working on a project with a cumulative contract
needing a CCB license? price of less than $1,000 for casual or minor work.
6. Can an owner contract with Yes, an owner can contract with a licensed contractor for work
a licensed contractor without on not more than three existing residential structures within
needing a license themselves? the same calendar year.
7. What is the role of an indepen- An independent contractor performs a specified activity or
dent contractor? project and determines how to complete the work.
8. How does an employee differ An employee works under the direction and control of a super-
from an independent contrac- visor or owner, often for an hourly wage.
tor?
9. What must subcontractors Subcontractors must have insurance, a bond, a license, and
have to operate legally? workers' compensation.
10. What is the requirement for a They need contractors if they have students construct buildings
school district or community with the intent to sell those buildings.
college regarding contracting?
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Oregon Contractor Licensing Requirements and Exemptions
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1. What is defined as a 'contrac- An individual or business that arranges, undertakes, or bids to
tor' in Oregon? construct, alter, repair, or demolish any structure for compen-
sation.
2. What types of properties can Contractors can work on residential, commercial, industrial, or
contractors work on? publicly owned properties.
3. Who must have a Responsible All contractors must have at least one RMI who is either an
Managing Individual (RMI)? owner or a designated employee with management authority.
4. What happens if a contrac- The RMI and business owners will be prevented from obtain-
tor incurs construction-related ing a new CCB license until the debt is satisfied.
debt?
5. What is one exemption from Individuals working on a project with a cumulative contract
needing a CCB license? price of less than $1,000 for casual or minor work.
6. Can an owner contract with Yes, an owner can contract with a licensed contractor for work
a licensed contractor without on not more than three existing residential structures within
needing a license themselves? the same calendar year.
7. What is the role of an indepen- An independent contractor performs a specified activity or
dent contractor? project and determines how to complete the work.
8. How does an employee differ An employee works under the direction and control of a super-
from an independent contrac- visor or owner, often for an hourly wage.
tor?
9. What must subcontractors Subcontractors must have insurance, a bond, a license, and
have to operate legally? workers' compensation.
10. What is the requirement for a They need contractors if they have students construct buildings
school district or community with the intent to sell those buildings.
college regarding contracting?
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