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BoardBoard for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Contractors Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/Contractors/A501-27LIC.pdf
A Step By Step Guide to Obtaining Your Contractor License
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Qualifications / EducationEight hours of pre-license education: for Class A/B, a member of responsible management or the designated employee; for Class C, a member of responsible management.
Eight hours of pre-license education: for Class A/B, a member of responsible management or the designated employee; for Class C, a member of responsible management.
In order to become licensed as a Contractor (Class A, Class B, or Class C), applicants must complete eight hours of pre-license education. For Class A and Class B applicants, the pre-license education must be completed by a member of responsible management or the designated employee. For Class C applicants, a member of responsible management must complete the pre-license education.
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Qualifications / ExperienceThe qualified individual needs one year of experience for Class C, three years for Class B, or five years for Class A in the classification or specialty.
The qualified individual needs one year of experience for Class C, three years for Class B, or five years for Class A in the classification or specialty.
Must have the minimum years of experience in the classification or specialty – 1 year for a Class C license, 3 years for a Class B license and 5 years for a Class A license.
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License term in years2 years
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Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
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RenewalLicenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license. Applies to: Contractor licenses
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued, as indicated on the license.
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Agency guidanceThe ROC roofing specialty covers installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials forming watertight, weather-resistant roofs and decks.
The ROC roofing specialty covers installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials forming watertight, weather-resistant roofs and decks.
"Roofing contracting" (Abbr: ROC) means the service that provides for the installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials common to the industry that form a watertight, weather resistant surface for roofs and decks.
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Agency guidanceInitial license fees for the ROC specialty: Class A $439.50, Class B $419.50, Class C $274.50.
Initial license fees for the ROC specialty: Class A $439.50, Class B $419.50, Class C $274.50.
Class A 1022 $439.50** Class B 1021 $419.50** Class C 1020 $274.50**
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Agency guidanceClass A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity; Class B applicants must document $15,000.
Class A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity; Class B applicants must document $15,000.
Class A applicants must document $45,000 in net worth/equity. Class B applicants must document $15,000 in net worth/equity.
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Agency guidanceClass A applies at $150,000 or more for one project or $1 million or more over 12 months. Class B covers $30,000–under $150,000 per project or $250,000–under $1 million over 12 months; Class C covers projects over $1,000 and below $30,000, with 12-month work below $250,000.
Class A applies at $150,000 or more for one project or $1 million or more over 12 months. Class B covers $30,000–under $150,000 per project or $250,000–under $1 million over 12 months; Class C covers projects over $1,000 and below $30,000, with 12-month work below $250,000.
"Class A contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $150,000 or more, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12-month period is $1 million or more. "Class B contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $30,000 or more, but less than $150,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12-month period is $250,000 or more, but less than $1 million. "Class C contractors" perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but less than $30,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any 12-month period is less than $250,000.
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