Typically, states have a state licensing board that contractors need to be licensed through. There are often tests that must be completed in order to acquire the proper legal license.
In order to get a general contractor's license, there is no set of educational qualifications required. General contractors often start out a construction workers to gain experience in construction, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and framing before applying for a general contractor's license.
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You can obtain your general contractors license by going with one of the contractors schools
No state license is required, however, general contractors must get permits at the local level. Separate boards license HVAC, and plumbing trades.
In Denver you are required to have a plumbing license and a contractors license. You can be heavily fined if you do not.
You are not required to have a general contractors lic in MD when working on commercial property. You do how ever need a lic to do any Plumbing, electrical, HVAC no matter the property type. For a home you are required to have a MHIC Lic to perform work unless it is your home. Then you can act as the General and sub out the work to contractors that have plumbing, Electrical, HVAC lic.If you do any home improvement work without a license in Maryland, and the customer refuses to pay you, you have no legal recourse.
Usually there is an exam for General Contractors License. It varies from State to State. Please visit the official site to find out for your state at http://www.contractors-license.org
General contractors are allowed to rent bucket trucks as long as they meet the required qualifications. They would have to have a license to operate it on private property and they would also have to carry the insurance incase something happens.
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Yes, all contractors even brick paving contractors are required to be licensed in the state of Arizona. You simply pay a fee to get your license.
Do i need a general contractor license for commercial jobs.
if you are asking this queston, you should noy have a license That is a very stupid response. Many general contractors - especially in Florida have had to declare personal bankruptcy due to economic conditions beyond their control. If you file personally it cannot legally affect the renewal or continued current status of your license. Hope this helps.