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A Remodeling and Repair contractor is one whose principle business is the general remodeling, additions and repairs to existing structures requiring the use of 2 or more classifications where the cost of the undertaking does not exceed $40,000.00 and includes all rough and finish carpentry work, the installation of related hardware and accessories, an all minor repairs and replacement of pre-manufactured items on existing structures.

Residential Contractor means a person whose principal business is in connection with the construction; repair or improvement of real property used as, or intended to be used for, residential occupancy or work incidental to the construction or repair. A residential contractor is considered licensed for all crafts required in the construction, repair or improvement of a residential structure.

The Multifamily License is for any person who is engaged in the construction, repair or improvement of a multifamily residential structure or work incidental thereto. A multifamily residential structure means a structure containing two or more residential units.

The Electrical Contractor is for those engaged in the business of contracting to install, erect, repair or alter electrical equipment for the generation, transmission or utilization of electrical energy.

The HVAC Contractor license is for those individuals engaging in the business of contracting to install, erect, repair, service or alter heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment or systems to heat, cool or ventilate residential and commercial structures or work incidental to the installation or repair.

The scope of work covered by the Plumbing Contractor includes the installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of piping, plumbing fixtures, plumbing appliances, venting systems and public or private water supply systems within or adjacent to any building or structure; including the installation of gas piping, chilled water piping in connection with refrigeration processes & comfort cooling, hot water piping in connection with building heating, piping for stand pipes and work incidental thereto.

Sprinklers and Fire Protection Contractor means a contractor engaged in the installation, repair or maintenance of fire suppression systems, including water sprinklers and chemical systems, and work incidental to the installation or repair.

A Concrete Contractor is allowed to install and repair concrete, concrete reinforcing materials, concrete products and accessories common to the industry, including the forming, pouring, and finishing of concrete structures such as footings, foundations, slabs, basements, sidewalks and walkways, driveways and parking areas, fence footings, decorative concrete walls not to exceed four feet in height and retaining walls not to exceed five feet in height and the excavation incidental to the performance of that work.

Excavating Contractor means a contractor whose primary business is the installation, alteration, and repair of earthen material by digging, trenching, grading, or compacting the material for a cut, fill, grade, or trench and work incidental to the undertaking, including the installation, alteration, and repairing of crib walls, gabion walls, and other devices not to exceed six (6) feet in height for the purpose of controlling the movement of earthen materials.

General Engineering Contractor means a person whose principal business is in connection with public or private works project, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following: Irrigation, drainage and water supply projects, including, electrical generation projects, swimming pools, flood control, harbors, railroads, highways, tunnels, airports and airways, sewers and sewage disposal systems, bridges, inland waterways, pipelines for transmission of petroleum and other liquid or gaseous substances, refineries, chemical plants and other industrial plants requiring a specialized engineering knowledge and skill, piers and foundations, and structures or work incidental thereto. “Swimming pools” means a public swimming pool as defined by the Building Officials and Code Administrators B.O.C.A. National Building Code/1990, Article 6, Section 623.2.A.

Individuals engaged in the installation of manufactured homes, including soil analysis, site preparation, construction of the foundation system, placement of the manufactured home, connection of the utilities, anchoring, ground moisture control, & finish carpentry are required to hold this license.

Masonry Contractor means a contractor whose primary business is the installation or brick, concrete block, stone, marble, slate or other units and products common the masonry industry with or without mortar and work incidental to the installation, including the installation of grout, caulking, tuck pointing, sandblasting, mortar washing, parging, cleaning, and welding of reinforcement steel related to masonry construction.

A person whose principal business is the installation of process, power plant, air, oil, gasoline, chemical or other kinds of piping; and boilers & pressure vessels using joining methods of thread, weld, solvent weld or mechanical methods or work incidental thereto.

Steel Erection Contractor means a contractor engaged in the erection of structural steel connected, attached or joined by riveting, welding, rigging, or fastening devices, for buildings and other structures, and work incidental to the erection.

Utilities (Water and Sewer) Contractor means a person whose principal business is in the installation of water and sewer lines on private projects and work incidental to the installation. The Utilities Contractor applies to work on both commercial and residential projects.