Contractor Licensing FAQs

The Capitol Connection is our weekly Q & A column for contractors that focuses on topics pertaining to contractor's licensing.

Fire Protection and Multiple Licenses

I will give one contractor an answer by the ‘numbers’. First a simple answer before things become real complicated because we’re not in Kansas anymore… Q: We need to add a “C-16” (Fire Protection) classification to our “A” (General Engineering) license. We are working on finding someone to sit for the exams. In the meantime, if…

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Landscape, Worker Comp and RME

I will ‘pull-start’ a landscaping question before mowing down a misconception about ongoing changes to worker insurance requirements growing closer every day. Another contractor wants to ‘hedge’ his bet on his RME resigning… Q: My Partner and I have a contractor’s license in which he is the Qualifying Partner, and I am the General Partner on…

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SOS Listings and LLC Rule

Our first contractor learns to call it like it is, or a change in your ‘entity’ can later turn and bite! Another seeks an answer to satisfy a Vice President, whether he is Officer or Employee… Q: My husband obtained his license back in 2010 as a Sole Proprietor. In 2017, he created a Limited Liability…

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Weed & Brush Clearing, RME Departure and Worker Comp Requirement

I will ‘pull-start’ a landscaping question before mowing down a misconception about ongoing changes to worker insurance requirements growing closer every day. Another contractor wants to ‘hedge’ his bet on his RME resigning… Q: My Partner and I have a contractor’s license in which he is the Qualifying Partner and I am the General Partner on…

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Public Art Installation, Degree Credit and Qualifying Multiple Licenses

I will get ‘artsy’ before this installation of questions and answers concludes!  First, let’s give extended life to a ‘zombie’ license, before pumping the brakes on a purchase agreement. Another inquiry illustrates how contractor license law is sometimes murkier than clear, despite having the rules in writing… Q: Am I able to add a classification to…

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