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BoardState Licensing Board for General Contractors
State Licensing Board for General Contractors
There is created the State Licensing Board for General Contractors
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§ 87-10. Application for license; examination; certificate; renewal.
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Qualifications / Minimum age18 years old
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Be at least 18 years of age.
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Qualifications / ExamA license classification requires passing the examinations for that classification.
A license classification requires passing the examinations for that classification.
which includes passing the examinations for the classification requested by the applicant.
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RenewalExpires January first after issue or renewal. Becomes invalid 60 days later unless renewed, subject to board approval.
A license shall expire on the first day of January following its issuance or renewal and shall become invalid 60 days from that date unless renewed, subject to the approval of the Board. Applies to: General contractor licenses
A license shall expire on the first day of January following its issuance or renewal and shall become invalid 60 days from that date unless renewed, subject to the approval of the Board.
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Agency guidanceUndertakes to superintend or manage, on his own behalf or for any person, firm, or corporation that is not licensed as a general contractor under this Article, the construction of any building, highway, public utilities, grading or any improvement or structure where the cost of the undertaking is forty thousand dollars ($40,000) or more
The general-contractor definition covers construction and improvements costing $40,000 or more when undertaken on one's own behalf or for someone not licensed as a general contractor, subject to the statutory exceptions.
undertakes to superintend or manage, on his own behalf or for any person, firm, or corporation that is not licensed as a general contractor pursuant to this Article, the construction of any building, highway, public utilities, grading or any improvement or structure where the cost of the undertaking is forty thousand dollars ($40,000) or more
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Agency guidanceApplicants must demonstrate good moral character and financial responsibility, pay the application fee, and consent to a criminal background check if required by the Board.
Applicants must demonstrate good moral character and financial responsibility, pay the application fee, and consent to a criminal background check if required by the Board.
Possess good moral character as determined by the Board. (3) Provide evidence of financial responsibility as determined by the Board. (4) Submit the appropriate application fee. (5) Consent to a criminal background check if required by the Board.
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Agency guidanceThe S(Roofing) classification covers installation, demolition and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial and institutional structures with materials forming a watertight, weather-resistant surface.
The S(Roofing) classification covers installation, demolition and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial and institutional structures with materials forming a watertight, weather-resistant surface.
S(Roofing). This classification covers the installation, demolition, and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional structures requiring materials that form a water-tight and weather-resistant surface.
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