By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Almost everybody deserves a second chance, but how many chances do you really get to pass a Trade exam? The hours don’t compute on an RME issue, a NV contractor wants to ‘raise the stakes’ in his business, and there’s always lots of paperwork isn’t there!..
Q: I hired an RME for our new business and we are in the process of completing the new license application, examination waiver. Question 14 on the application asks to indicate whether the RME will be working at least 32 hours a week. The answer to that would be ‘no’ for us. Is that going to be a problem?
A: Yes, that will be a problem. A Responsible Managing Employee (RME) is required to work at least 32 hours a week, or 80% of the company’s operating time, whichever is less. If they will not meet that requirement, you will either need to hire an RME who will meet the requirement, or you can elect to make them an Officer of the company (RMO). Responsible Managing Officer’s do not have the same hours requirement.
Q: My brother is applying to add the “C-10” (Electrical) classification to my license. He received the approval with regards to his experience, but he has failed the Trade exam three times. How many more chances does he get? If I want to apply to do it instead, would we be able to have both applications pending at the same time and whoever passes first becomes the Qualifier?
A: He can take it as many times as he needs to within 18 months of the time he was approved. When he fails, he has to wait three weeks in between to re-schedule. You cannot have two pending applications with the CSLB for the same classification on the same license number.
Q: I’m looking to help with the re-building of Los Angeles due to the fires. I currently have a “B” (General Building) and a HAZ certification. I want to do the LA work under a separate entity from the one I currently have. Can I put the General Building and HAZ on the same new license application?
A: Yes, you can do that when you already hold the qualifications. Let me know if you would like any assistance with the paperwork processing.
Q: We have a potential project coming up in Las Vegas and the contract is going to be well over our monetary limit on our license. How do I go about requesting the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) allow us to bid the project?
A: You have two options to raise your monetary/bid limit. You can submit a “one time raise-in-limit application” if you don’t think you’ll need the higher limit but for this one project. Or, you can submit a “permanent raise in limit application” which will indefinitely raise your limit. You will be required to provide a financial statement along with either of these applications that meets the requirements for the limit you are requesting. More to discuss? You can always get assistance when you call.
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