By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services
I offer a cut-and-dry answer to get us started. Another contractor waves a flag on the play, but discovers he scored in his drive to add a class. Contractor regulation is complex, so having an expert opinion is often advised, as our last question illustrates in my zero percent solution…
Q: Is there a “waterproofing” license/classification we can add to our license? We have a “C-39” (Roofing) and a “C-17” (Glazing) license. Some of our customers purchase a waterproofing package from us where the waterproofing may go in the shower surround, or concrete, or whatever the case may be. We are looking for something to cover us for all of the waterproofing we do.
A: The short answer is no, there is no waterproofing classification. The long answer is, there are several classifications that can perform waterproofing. Certainly, the “C-39” (Roofing) can when it’s related to the roofing. Waterproofing is covered under the classification you are performing the work in relation to. For example, waterproofing concrete could be covered under “D-06” (Concrete Related Services), or if you are applying a protective sealant, it could be covered with the “D-12” (Synthetic Products) classification. Waterproofing a shower surround would again depend on what you are doing/applying to waterproof it. Feel free to call my office to discuss.
Q: Our company purchased an existing contracting business about a year and a half ago. We received the renewal application in the mail and noticed there is an Officer listed on the renewal who is no longer with the company. This prompted us to check the license online, and we noticed that the license is still showing a notation that states “The Qualifying Individual certified that he/she owns 10 percent or more of the voting stock/membership interest of this company; therefore, the Bond of Qualified Individual is not required.” The RMO/Seller stayed on the license, but it looks like we never notified the CSLB of the ownership change. We contacted our bonding company to see about getting a back-dated Bond of Qualified Individual, but they said they can only back-date the bond 6 months. What do you suggest we do? Is that all we need to do is send in the Qualifier Bond or is there an ownership form to complete?
A: The CSLB usually only back dates license updates up to 90 days prior to receiving them. My suggestion would be to just get it corrected ASAP! There is a form that you will need to have the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) complete and sign to be submitted with the Bond of Qualified Individual. The form is on the CSLB’s website titled “Bond of Qualified Individual Exemption Request”. I know it sounds contradictory to what you are filing, but you will just have the RMO fill in 0% ownership on the form.
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