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Discussion starter · #681 ·
This is the part I dont understand...

"The Rep states that we would need to have the Corp. name reflect "ABC Contracting, Inc. DBA XYZ Fire Protection" and then change the name listed with the CSLB."

Is this rep suggesting you have to change the corp name with the sect of state??? Cuz that would be incorrect. Sect of State does not deal with dba's.

If you like to send me your license number via PM or email, I could take a realistic look and step out of the hypothetical. :)
 
#682 ·
C-61 information

I have a question about the C-61. My business cleans up water and fire and mold damage, but we do not do any rebuild. I have been working on getting a contractor's license and chose the B general contractor for lack of a better choice since they do not have a license classification for the work I do. I've already passed my Law exam, but not the trade. An instructor at the school recently told me that since I passed the Law already I should just get a C-61 license since which is for any other specialty that does not have a classification. I checked the CSLB website and found this statement confusing....

"The CSLB has listed the C-61 classifications into "D" subcategories for administrative tracking. The definitions for the "D" subcategories were developed by staff and approved by the Board as policy."
Then it lists serveral "D" categories. Do I need to fall into one of the D categories, or can I get a C-61 for what I do specifically?

Thanks for your help.
 
Discussion starter · #683 ·
The D classes are limited specialty classes. The D-64 specifically is for trades that dont fall into any other classification.

I had a client earlier this year that did water/fire/mold removal. As long as you are not "rebuilding" anything, a contractors license is not required.

Specifically... if you remove carpet, but do not re-install carpet, or if you remove baseboard, but to not re-install baseboard, if you remove damaged sections of drywall, but do not re-install drywall, you do not need a license.

I'd suggest for your specific circumstances, to send a letter to the cslb license classification deputy outlining the type of work you do. They will make the determination as to whether you should have a license or not, and which classification you may fall into.

Your passing law exam is good for 5 years. If they determine that you do not need a license, and down the road you decide to get a license for something that requires it, you wont have to take the law exam again.
 
#684 ·
C-61 question

Yes, as far as we understand, we do not need a license, but would like to get one because potential customers do sometimes ask if we are a licensed contractor, and even when we explain that we aren't required to have it they aren't happy with that. Also, without a contractor's license we aren't able to take advantage of the Mechanic's Lein option when someone isn't paying us for our work. I will do more research into the D-64.
Thanks for your help.
 
#685 · (Edited)
I just happen to be cleaning out some old files and....Whala! out drops my CSLB Notice of Examination from May 1979. I was already licensed so I did not have to re-test for the B class.

I share this bit of history with you all, especially the newly licensed guys, with only a heads-up to you that time passes very quickly, enjoy the business, learn the business side over the 'nuts and bolts' side and you will do good.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Don the Builder
 

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#689 ·
qualifying individuals

I have a restoration company and do not have a contractors license. We only remove damaged items and do not rebuild. Is it necessary to have a license for this? Also when we decide to make the leap to rebuilding after demo besides getting a CL myself what are my options. I do know somebody who has an individual license. The company structure is an LLC
Thanks for your help
 
Discussion starter · #690 ·
Hello Restore77. Welcome to CT!

If you are removing fire/water damage and do not replace/rebuild the damaged areas, you do not need a license. But... if you are demo'ing a fire or water damaged structure you do need a license. Example... a HO has 2 inches of water in their living room. You remove the carpet, baseboards, and 5 inches of drywall from the floor up and you DO NOT replace the carpet, baseboards, and drywall... you do not need a license.

If the house is beyond repair from fire or water and you demo the whole house... you need a license.

Make sense? :)
 
Discussion starter · #692 ·
Sorry about that. He sent me a PM and I answered his question there. Shoulda answered it here too.

The answer is No. Writing contracts and estimates is not acceptable experience for any classification. You must be able to show journeyman or supervisory level experience and it must relate directly to the trade being applied for.
 
#696 ·
This?:
7055. For the purpose of classification, the contracting business includes any or all of the following branches:
Print a complete list of the "Description of Classifications" or click the specific classification below for the individual description.
(A) General Engineering Contractor
(B) General Building Contractor
(C) Specialty Contractor
 
#698 ·
Hey Phil, another q for you. When filling out the seperate forms for each criminal offence I notice it says to complete each field. Some of those fields on the form are pretty obscure or I just dont rember the info anymore (e.g. the case docket # from 15 years ago). Could i put a question mark or unknown in those fields or will that cause rejection, cuz I dont take well to rejection :furious:. Thanks John. ;)
 
#700 ·
Phil,
I represent an out-of-state contractor seeking a B license. Several references (building codes, safety orders, etc) are named with regard to the exam content.

Is your study kit comprehensive enough to cover the five major sections of the exam, or will I need to procure each of the references as well?

Thanks in advance.
Stephen
 
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