Contractor Licensing FAQs

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

Qualifying Individuals & Testing, Replacing Qualifiers and Qualifier Titles

I take a ‘shine’ to our first contractor question. A lesson on adding too much to your ‘official’ title description, and another inquiry holds a reminder on the contractor exam process… Q:  My company has a “B” license which we use to do Solar contracting.  My employee holds the license, but I want to replace him on the…

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Reciprocity, Oil Fields and RME

We ‘double down’ with our first contractor who has more than one concern. A ‘slick’ answer for an industrial inquiry, with a ‘big easy’ response for a future Californian… Q:  We currently have a “C-6” (Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry) license.  We need to add the “C-5” (Framing and Rough Carpentry) classification because one of our clients will…

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Reciprocity, Indemnity Exposure and “A”/”B” Exam Waiver Rule

What the company wants the company gets! Another contractor gets a ‘stranger things’ feeling, while another gets ‘referred’ for a second opinion. A reminder for all contractors on ‘reciprocity’ state by state… Q:  My company wanted me to ask whether a CSLB licensed Class “A” Engineering Contractor can obtain a classification as a Class “B” General Building…

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Disassociation Notice, Solar Disclosures and Unlicensed Subs

If your worker ‘subverts’ the truth about his licensing are you ‘generally’ in trouble? There’s no place like ‘homeowner’s association’, I enlighten a contractor on a solar question and prevent an ‘alteration’ that would get another nothing but ‘rejection’…  Q: Does California have a requirement for General Contractors to ensure subcontractor licensing? We’ve recently become aware that a…

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Qualifying Multiple Licenses, Fire Prevention Rule and SWIFT Justice

Props to a publisher who gets a ‘swift’ pat on the back, a good answer for a helpful pair and we get ‘real’, really… It’s great to see the work of the CSLB SWIFT enforcement teams get front page coverage in the Sacramento area’s Messenger Publishing newspapers and websites. Unlicensed activity just hurts everyone, a harm…

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NV Financial Requirement, Adding a Family Member & Waiver Consideration for Generals

Your son may be bright but how can you ‘incorporate’ him on your license?A ‘concrete’ result for a General’s inquiry will require greater details to be firmed up and a new Nevada venture will need to make a ‘statement’ to be successful… Q:  My son has been working for me for years.  He’s not an Officer of the…

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