By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Veteran’s have a great opportunity to build a career in the construction industry. As we remember their service this week, a thanks is great and a greater opportunity to turn their history, discipline and team spirit into a career outside of the Armed Services even better! I will focus this time on sorting out a ‘general’ issue, helping an electrical contractor and give ‘credit’ where it’s due…
Q: I own two companies, both of which are licensed in CA as General Building contractors. For the sake of conversation, we will call them “Company A” and “Company B”. Company A does not have employees and does not self-perform any work. Company A signs the contracts and then subs out the work to Company B. Company B has an employee with a “C-10” (Electrical) license which we would like to get added to the license. He no longer wants to pay for his own license. Would there be any reason to add the “C-10” to Company A as well, or would we be fine with just adding it to Company B?
A: I don’t see any reason why you would need to add it to Company A being they do not self-perform any work. Also, if the individual is not an employee of Company A, you are not permitted to add him/her to that license as an RME (Responsible Managing Employee).
Q: I have a “C-7” Low Voltage) electrical contractor’s license in California. I want to obtain licenses in Nevada and Arizona as well. Will testing be required?
A: Thank you for contacting me. Assuming your CA is active, the AZROC will recognize your CA “C-7” license and grant you a Waiver of the “CR-67” (Low Voltage) trade exam for Arizona. You would still be required to complete their online Statutes and Rules training course with a quiz at the end of the online course. Nevada however, does not grant a Waiver of the Trade exam for low voltage. Their low voltage classification falls under the “C-2” (Electrical) license, the sub-category being the “C-2d”. The NSCB does not grant the license endorsement option for any of the sub-category classifications, so both the Trade and Management exams will be required.
Q: I am interested in obtaining my own contractor’s license. I spoke with someone at the CSLB about the General “B” contractor’s license and they informed me I would be required to document at least four years of experience doing general building construction including framework/structural work. I’ve never built a house from the ground-up, however I have plenty of experience doing drywall, painting, windows, flooring, etc. so the representative suggested that I maybe apply for the “B-2” (Residential Remodeling) license. Do you know if that license also requires four years of experience, or is it less because it’s not ground-up construction?
A: All contractor’s licenses, regardless of the classification, require at least four years of experience in the trade you are applying for. If you need further assistance call me. Let’s sort out your work history to see how much credit might be applicable in getting you across the ‘licensing’ finish line or how longer it may take.
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