By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
A contractor with a California license looking over the borderlines for business discovers things aren’t always as simple as rumored but having good tools makes the job easier. Another contractor walks a fine line to stay out of ‘hot water’ in Nevada, but we begin with a contractor who must make some ‘true’ or false choices…
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
Two licensed contractors are putting their heads together but can’t decide whose license will work for their anticipated joint venture. A general engineering contractor discovers if- and where- they can ‘park’. A follow up question on whether a license is required to install a product helps contractors learn it’s not the size of the ‘fixture’ that makes the difference…
By Sam K. Abdulaziz & Kenneth S. Grossbart, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman
Beginning on July 1, 2012: The Impact of 2010 Senate Bill 189
from the Porter Law Group, Sacramento, CA
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
Changes in ‘limited’ specialty licensing in CA has created ‘unlimited’ numbers of relevant questions for contractors. In sharing his disturbing story another contractor will discover there are still a few good options open to him…
Q: I was checking the CSLB website for information on the “C-61/D-51”, classification. It’s showing: “D-51” - Waterproofing and weatherproofing -- under relevant class. Do you know what the “relevant class” is?
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
In the global economy sometimes business comes calling with a ‘foreign’ accent. Some of the legal requirements for becoming a licensed contractor in California are uniquely American and may be ‘lost in translation’…
Q: Our company has been selected to provide a product as part of a building project in Southern California. The General contractor has asked that we look into getting a California contractors’ license to install the product and suggested we speak with you.
from Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate for the Golden State Builders Exchanges
Budget and bills
By Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.
One word can often make the difference in success or failure in having a contractor’s license. ‘Inactive’ and ‘expired’ are good examples one contractor brings to our attention. Adding a class to your existing license is a way to extend your opportunity and may be possible without taking a test. We also share some ‘general’ observations about license qualifiers…