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dodgerfan175

I have two corporations set up with two different Lic.#s. One is a plumbing lic (C-36) one is a general lic (B), I am the qualifier for both corporations. My question is can both corporations be licensed in both B & C-36 being I am the same qualifier for both?

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You could add the C-36 to one and the B to the other. Then you'll have two corps with the same classifications under them. Is that what you are asking?

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dodgerfan175

Yes sir, is there paperwork that must be filled out or do I just call them?

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You will need to submit a separate Application for Additional Classification for each one. You will not need to complete/submit the work experience portion of the app. Each app has a $50 filing fee.

Click below to download the app.

http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/For...sification.pdf

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dodgerfan175

Thak you for your time.

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Thats what Im here for.

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LEWIS.A

Hello Guru,
I recetly Applyed for a general contractor licence, i took the the two exams but only passed the law exam and failed the trade part , shortly after i recived a letter indicating that i needed to show more proff of experiance . so im thinking of sending pay stubs however the pay stubs dont indecate my job title, what shoud i do about that ? and also i was attending school while i was working, should i send in my transcrips(i atennd a state college).Please Help
Thanks in Advance

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Hi Lewis. Welcome to CT.

You can submit college transcripts if you have at least a bachelors. Will they accept it now, after the fact? I'm not sure. If you were going to school during the same time period as the experience you provided, that may be an issue if the experience you provided was full time vs part time.

Pay stubs will work and the lack of a job title shouldn't be an issue.

What is your application number and PIN? I'd like to take a look at the app on the cslb website.

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LEWIS.A

Thanks for the prompt response . I sent you a email with my app number , y would Appreciate any futher help you can provide .
Once more thanks .

croepke

Guru:

I am currently filling out the forms for Qualified Manager as Alarm Company Operator (ACO), and I am reviewing the "Certificate of Experience." I have run a systems integration company since 1988, and I have built many systems with detectors and alarm-related devices, along with working collaboratively with alarm companies to integrate control systems (AMX and Control4) with alarm panels. I know as much about alarms as any journeyman. Even though I have not worked directly for an alarm company, I plan to list out the various decade-long tasks that I have performed, including the installation of motion detectors, contacts, and relays, along with the email notifications and programming involved with integrating and installing alarm-related systems. With my existing C7 license, in your opinion, would this should be sufficient, or will the bureau kick out my cert because I have not been a registered employee of an alarm company? Also, can a non-cert contractor, such as a C-10 electrician, provide the declaration for my experience?

Thanks in advance

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YES! To everything!!!

I always wanted to say that. But I'm kidding.

Are you referring to the BSIS application? I really dont have any experience with that app, and at the moment I cant view it because my laptop is having a pdf issue.

I would suggest providing your experience as you outlined it above. Don't provide specific projects, but an overall view of what you do and have done.

Regarding certifiers, I dont know what the BSIS requirement is, but I would think a C-10 would suffice. A C-10 can cert a C-7 with the CSLB.

When I get back to my PC I'll check out the app. I also know someone who worked at BSIS a while back and may remember the requirements.

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croepke

Here is the text from the BSIS Ap (you are correct it is the BSIS web page). What bothers me about this is that industry professionals with excellent track records of integrating subsystems are less qualified than a two-year apprentice. I am a business owner with many contracts under my belt. Am I supposed to close my operation and go to work for an alarm company at $10/hr to get certified? It looks like the bureau unfairly discriminates against licensed contractors and favors the status of “employee” rather than real day-to-day experience of a 20-year low-voltage veteran. The “declarant” on the cert has to show the dates of employment. I assume that my cert would be tossed out if I were my own declarant. What would happen if a previous employee of mine was the declarant and listed me as an employee of the company? I don’t see anything fraudulent about that. Moreover, I would like to understand the best means to get experience listed, since I have PLENTY of experience.

croepke

Guru:

Sorry, I forgot to add the text.

Each person who will be the qualified manager for a license must meet the experience requirements as listed below:

Alarm Company Operator

At least two years (2,000 hours each year) of compensated experience totaling not less than 4,000 hours in alarm company work, or the equivalent thereof.

Qualifying experience is compensated alarm company work performed for a licensed company as a registered alarm company employee (ACE).

Experience gained as an unregistered agent will not be accepted.

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Quote:

Experience gained as an unregistered agent will not be accepted.

Well that totally BITES!!!

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Rocketdog

I recieved my licence in 2000 it is a c-8 I would like to make it a general, I have expierece in block , and carpentry but have not built houses, is there a chance that I could become a general licence holder I am very handy in all aspects of construction.

Rocketdog

[quote=Rocketdog;943663]I recieved my licence in 2000 it is a c-8 I would like to make it a general, I have expierece in block , and carpentry but have not built houses, is there a chance that I could become a general licence holder I am very handy in all aspects of construction.

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Welcom to CT Rocketdog.

The minimum requirement to qualify for the B classification is Framing and at least 2 unrelated trades. If you can show that experience you can apply for the B class.

If you'd like to send me an email, I'll send you a sample of acceptable B experience. That'll give you an idea of what they're looking for.

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LEWIS.A

Hello
Im going to take the trade exam for the second time in a few week and am look to get pointed in the right direction regarding practice exams and study material,please help. Also is failing the trade test basis for denial of the contractor's license ?

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Hi Lewis.

Did you purchase/use study materials before your first exam?

No, you can take the exam as many times as you need to in an 18 month period and it wont affect your application.

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