[Ben of Hyde]

I just heard that New York Doesn't Require Licenses for General Contractors ... Only Asbestos, Crane & maybe Demolition companies do.

I was talking to my Painting sub on the phone about tomorrow and he was crying about California regulations, when he mentioned NY.


Is it True?

What other states let just anyone contract?

 

[Splinter]

Licenses are issued at County level... I have to have one license for EACH county I work in here on Long Island. Also some smaller villages require their own as well. NY State doesnt issue construction licenses.

 

[Ben of Hyde]

WTF!

One license for each county? I thought many of you guys work "Tri-state" ... is their a course to take like a test or is it just a pay over the counter thing ... like our business licenses? California has a State license and then you have to get local business licenses for each city or county, but those are just for tax purposes.

 

[kubie]

http://www.reliableremodeler.com/lic_req.asp

 

[Ayerzee]

Nothing for Ohio, hope it changes...

 

[Ben of Hyde]

Nothing!?!

Not even for Commercial?

 

[DavidC]

In our locale there are no licenses on the county level, only plumbing and heating licenses within the city limits. You do need proof of insurance or a waiver to pull a permit as a contractor. HO's can pull a permit by signing a waiver.

Good Luck
Dave

 

[Ben of Hyde]

You must hold a state license do Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, or Hydronics work in Ohio. General construction contractors may need to be licensed at the local level. Check with the city or county for licensing information and requirements.


For Once I like California's system better!


Quick Research page for state requirements...

 

[plummen]

general contractors license in nebraska is just a registration.electrical license is a state isue,a few citys have their own electricians license.plumbing licenses are done by city/county,mechanical is city/county

 

[Ben of Hyde]

Montana Has a license for Boxers.

http://app.mt.gov/lookup/





I can't think of a single famous boxer out of Montana .... and now I know why.

 

[rjconstructs]

No license for general contractors in Oklahoma. Electricians, plumbers and Heat & Air have to be. No roofing permits.

 

[rjconstructs]

Montana Has a license for Boxers.


Do they mean like prize fighters? They have to be licensed? Wow

 

[pinwheel]

No license in MO for general contractors. I license in each city I work in.

 

[Ben of Hyde]

What does it take to get a license in each city? is their a competency test?



.... or is it like my Dog's License?

 

[galla35]

Montana Has a license for Boxers.

http://app.mt.gov/lookup/





I can't think of a single famous boxer out of Montana .... and now I know why.

And wrestlers or kickboxers ha

 

[pinwheel]

What does it take to get a license in each city? is their a competency test?



.... or is it like my Dog's License?

Nope, pay my $25-50 annual license fee.

 

[Zinsco]

Montana Has a license for Boxers.

 

[Big Shoe]

We should have a thread on what statesdo require a contractor to be licensed? I'll bet it would be a shorter list.

Here in Florida you need a license to do everything!

 

[SDC]

Nothing in NH for GC's, or to pull permits.
Electricians & plumbers have licenses.
This needs to change.
Mass, you need a Construction Supervisors License to do the work and a HIC (Home Improvement Contractors License) to pull the permit.

 

[Joasis]

Nothing!?!

Not even for Commercial?

What do you suppose a license does anyway? :whistling

Isn't California and a few other states tightly regulated, but hacks work away?

When we build new homes, the insurance and experience do as much to regulate who works as a "tax" and a piece of paper. When we do commercial work, it is about the same...a hack doesn't get in the door, since they usually don't have the experience, credit, contacts, or know how to get the job anyway.

We have beat this horse to death in many threads, and those of us that live in states without licensing are as qualified as contractors who have passed multiple tests......the license does not get the job.

Oklahoma will soon have statewide licensing to insure "compliance" with WC laws, "experience", and insurance, but we have that covered. What this really means is A: a new tax, and B: another way to insure we are buying insurance. A test does not mean the work will be exceptional.

Except for hack remodelers and flippers, who has an example of an unlicensed contractor landing a really good project? :thumbsup: