R4-9-103. Residential Contractor License Classifications and Scopes of Work

A. Residential contracting license classifications. License classifications for residential contractors are as follows: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING B- General Residential Contractor B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Contractor B-4 General Residential Engineering Contractor B-4R Sport Court Accessories B-5 General Swimming Pool Contractor B-5R Swimming Pool Covers B-5R Factory Fabricated Pools and Accessories B-6 General Swimming Pool Contractor, Including Solar B-10 Pre-Manufactured Spas and Hot Tubs SPECIALTY RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING R-1 Acoustical Systems R-2 Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing R-3 Awnings, Canopies, Carports and Patio Covers R-4 Boilers, Steamfitting and Process Piping R-6 Swimming Pool Service and Repair R-7 Carpentry R-8 Floor Covering R-9 Concrete R-10 Drywall R-11 Electrical R-12 Elevators R-13 Asphalt Paving R-14 Fencing R-15 Blasting R-16 Fire Protection R-17 Structural Steel and Aluminum R-21 Hardscaping and Irrigation Systems R-22 House Moving R-24 Ornamental Metals R-31 Masonry R-34 Painting and Wall Covering R-36 Plastering R-37 Plumbing, Including Solar R-37R Plumbing R-37R Built-In Central Vacuum Systems R-37R Kitchen and Bathroom Fixture Refinishing R-37R Swimming Pool Plumbing and Equipment R-37R Gas Piping R-37R Sewers, Drains and Pipe Laying R-37R Solar Plumbing Liquid Systems Only R-38 Signs R-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration R-39R Temperature Control Systems R-39R Warm Air Heating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating R-39R Evaporative Cooling and Ventilators R-40 Insulation R-41 Septic Tanks and Systems R-42 Roofing R-45 Sheet Metal R-48 Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile R-53 Drilling R-54 Water Conditioning Equipment R-56 Welding R-57 Wrecking R-60 Finish Carpentry R-61 Carpentry, Remodeling and Repairs R-62 Minor Home Improvements R-63 Appliances R-65 Glazing R-67 Low Voltage Communication Systems R-70 Reinforcing Bar and Wire Mesh B. RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING SCOPES. The “R” designation after the license classification means that the licensee’s scope of work is restricted to the description stated in the license title. The scope of work which may be done under the residential contracting license classifications is as follows: B- GENERAL RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR This classification allows the licensee to construct and repair all or any part of a residential structure or appurtenance. Work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, boilers, swimming pools, spas and water wells must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. This classification does not include work authorized by the A-, B-1, or B-2 scopes. B-3 GENERAL REMODELING AND REPAIR CON- TRACTOR This classification allows the licensee to remodel and repair an existing residential structure or appurtenance except for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boilers, swimming pools, spas and water wells, which must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. The scope of work allowed under the R-7 carpentry classification is included within this scope. B-4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING CON- TRACTOR This classification allows the licensee to construct and repair appurtenances to residential structures. Work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, boilers, and water wells must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. This scope includes the CR-21, B-5, and all B-4R subclassifications. B-4R Sport Court Accessories Upon the effective date of these rules, no new applications for the B-4R license classifications will be accepted and no new B-4R licenses will be issued. B-5 GENERAL SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR This classification allows the licensee to construct and repair swimming pools and spas. Installation of code-required pool barriers around the swimming pool or spa and installation of utilities from the point of service to the pool equipment. Construction of other structures or appurtenances is excluded. This scope includes all B-5R subclassifications. B-5R Swimming Pool Covers B-5R Factory Fabricated Pools & Accessories Upon the effective date of these rules, no new applications for the B-5R classifications will be accepted and no new B-5R licenses will be issued. B-6 GENERAL SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR, INCLUDING SOLAR This classification allows the licensee to perform the same scope of work permitted by the B-5 (including all B-5R subclassifications) but also includes installation and repair of solar heating devices. B-10 PREMANUFACTURED SPAS AND HOT TUBS This classification allows the licensee to construct and repair spas and hot tubs. Installation of code-required pool barriers around the spa or hot tub and installation of utilities from the point of service to the spa equipment are included. R-1 ACOUSTICAL SYSTEMS This classification allows the licensee to install and repair pre-manufactured acoustical ceiling and wall systems. This classification does not allow the licensee to install or repair electrical or mechanical systems. R-2 EXCAVATING, GRADING AND OILSURFACING This classification allows the licensee to apply oil surfacing or other similar products and place shoring, casing, geotextiles or liners as required for the licensee to move, alter, or repair earthen materials by: 1. Digging 2. Trenching 3. Grading 4. Horizontal boring 5. Compacting 6. Filling R-3 AWNINGS, CANOPIES, CARPORTS AND PATIO COVERS This classification allows the licensee to place concrete footings and concrete slabs as required for the licensee to install and repair: 1. Window awnings 2. Door hoods 3. Freestanding or attached canopies 4. Carport and patio covers constructed of metal, fabric, fiberglass, or plastic 5. Screened and paneled enclosures, which are not intended for use as habitable spaces, using metal panels, plastic inserts, and screen doors. A minimum of 60% of the wall area of an enclosure shall be constructed of screening material. 6. Fascia panels 7. Flashing and skirting 8. Exterior, detached metal storage units, not to exceed 200 square feet This classification does not allow the licensee to install or repair electrical, plumbing, or air conditioning systems. R-4 BOILERS, STEAMFITTING AND PROCESS PIP- ING This classification allows the licensee to install, alter, and repair steam and hot water systems and boilers, including chimney connections, flues, refractories, burners, piping, fittings, valves, thermal insulation, and accessories; fuel and water lines from source of supply to boilers; process and specialty piping and related equipment; pneumatic and electrical controls. If necessary, a new circuit may be added to the existing service panel or sub-panel. Excluded is the installation of a new service panel or sub-panel. R-6 SWIMMING POOL SERVICE AND REPAIR This classification allows the licensee to service and perform minor repair of residential pools and accessories, excluding plumbing connections to a potable water system, gas lines, gas chlorine systems, and electrical work beyond the first disconnect. This classification does not allow the licensee to perform a complete replacement of plaster or pebble pool interiors and decks. R-7 CARPENTRY This classification allows the licensee to install and repair: 1. Rough carpentry 2. Finish carpentry 3. Hardware 4. Millwork 5. Metal studs 6. Metal doors or door frames 7. Windows R-8 FLOOR COVERING This classification allows the licensee to prepare a surface as required for the licensee to install and repair the following floor covering materials: 1. Carpet 2. Floor tile 3. Wood 4. Linoleum 5. Vinyl 6. Asphalt 7. Rubber 8. Concrete coatings R-9 CONCRETE This classification allows the licensee to install and repair concrete, concrete products, and accessories common to the industry. R-10 DRYWALL This classification allows the licensee to install and repair: 1. Gypsum wall board 2. Ceiling grid systems as supporting members for gypsum drywall 3. Movable partitions 4. Wall board tape and texture 5. Non-load bearing, lightweight, steel wall partitions R-11 ELECTRICAL This classification allows the licensee to install and repair residential electrical systems. R-12 ELEVATORS This classification allows the licensee to install and repair: 1. Elevators 2. Dumbwaiters 3. Escalators 4. Moving walks and ramps 5. Stage and orchestra lifts R-13 ASPHALT PAVING This classification allows the licensee to install and repair paved areas using materials and methods common to the industry, including asphalt curbs, concrete bumper curbs, headers, and striping. R-14 FENCING This classification allows the licensee to install and repair: 1. Metal, wood, and cement block fencing 2. Automatic gates 3. Fire access strobes 4. Cattle guards 5. Low voltage U.L. approved electrical fence protective devices of less than 25 volts and 100 watts This classification does not allow the licensee to install or repair retaining walls. R-15 BLASTING This classification allows the licensee to drill, bore, move earth, and build temporary shelters or barricades, as required for the licensee’s use of explosives and explosive devices for: 1. Excavation 2. Demolition 3. Construction related blasting R-16 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS This classification allows the licensee to install and repair fire prevention and fire protection systems including all mechanical apparatus, devices, piping, and equipment common to the fire protection industry. Installation and repair of low voltage signaling systems are also permitted by the R-16 but installation and repair of all other electrical devices, apparatus, and wiring must be subcontracted to a properly licensed contractor. R-17 STRUCTURAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM This classification allows the licensee to install and repair architectural and structural steel and aluminum materials common to the industry. This classification also includes reinforcing steel and field layout, cutting, assembly, and erection by welding, bolting, wire tying or riveting. R-21 HARDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS This classification allows the licensee to install, alter, and repair: 1. Non-loadbearing concrete 2. Uncovered patios, walkways, driveways made of brick, stone, pavers or gravel 3. Wooden decks no higher than 29 inches above finish grade 4. Decorative garden walls up to six feet from finish grade 5. Fences and screens up to six feet from finish grade 6. Retaining walls up to three feet from the finish grade of the lower elevation 7. Free standing fire pits, fireplaces, or barbeques – electric, plumbing, and gas must be subcontracted to a properly licensed contractor 8. Low voltage landscape lighting 9. Water features that are not attached to swimming pools; including any necessary: electrical wiring of 120 volts or less, connection to potable water lines, backflow prevention devices, hose bibs, excavating, trenching, boring, backfilling, or grading 10. Irrigation systems, including any necessary: electrical wiring of 120 volts or less, connection to potable water lines, backflow prevention devices, hose bibs, excavating, trenching, boring, backfilling, or grading 11. Residential outdoor misting systems. Freestanding or attached to existing appurtenance, not more than 1000 PSI. 12. Free standing and uncovered outdoor kitchens – electric, plumbing, and gas must be subcontracted to a properly licensed contractor With the exception of free standing fire pits, fireplaces, or barbeques, this classification does not allow the licensee to install, contract for, or subcontract new electrical service panels, gas or plumbing lines, blasting, covered outdoor kitchens, gazebos, room additions, swimming pools, pool deck coatings, barbeques, concrete driveways, load bearing walls, or perimeter fencing. R-22 HOUSE MOVING This classification allows the licensee to disconnect utilities, but connection of utilities and construction of foundations are not permitted. R-24 ORNAMENTAL METALS This classification allows the licensee to install, alter, or repair non-structural ornamental metal, such as: 1. Metal folding gates 2. Guard and hand rails 3. Wrought iron fencing and gates 4. Window shutters and grilles 5. Room dividers and shields 6. Metal accessories common to the industry This classification does not allow the licensee to install fire escapes or stairs. R-31 MASONRY This classification allows the licensee to grout, caulk, sand blast, tuckpoint, mortar wash, parge, clean and weld reinforcing steel as required for the licensee to install and repair: 1. Masonry 2. Brick 3. Concrete block 4. Insulating concrete forms 5. Adobe units 6. Stone 7. Marble 8. Slate 9. Mortar-free masonry products R-34 PAINTING AND WALL COVERING This classification allows the licensee to perform surface preparation to install, apply, and repair: 1. Wallpaper 2. Wall covering cloth 3. Wall covering vinyl 4. Decorative texture 5. Paint 6. Liquid floor and wall coatings R-36 PLASTERING This classification allows the licensee to install laths, metal studs, metal grid systems, or other bases as required for the licensee to coat surfaces by trowel or spray with combinations of: 1. Sand mixtures (e.g. stucco) 2. Gypsum plaster 3. Cement 4. Acoustical plaster 5. Swimming pool interiors (excluding tile) R-37 PLUMBING, INCLUDING SOLAR This classification allows the licensee to install and repair water and gas piping systems, fire protection as it relates to water sprinkler systems, and sewage treatment systems. Included are all fixtures, vents, and devices common to the industry, as well as solar applications. This scope includes all R-37R subclassifications. R-37R Plumbing R-37R Built-in Central Vacuum Systems R-37R Kitchen and Bathroom Fixture Refinishing R-37R Swimming Pool Plumbing and Equipment R-37R Gas Piping R-37R Sewers, Drains and Pipe Laying R-37R Solar Plumbing Liquid Systems Only Upon the effective date of these rules, no new applications for the R-37R Built-in Central Vacuum Systems, Kitchen and Bathroom Fixture Refinishing, Swimming Pool Plumbing and Equipment, Gas Piping, Sewers, Drains and Pipe Laying, and Solar Plumbing Liquid Systems Only license classifications will be accepted and no new R-37R licenses in these classifications will be issued. R-38 SIGNS This classification allows the licensee to install and repair posts, poles, supports, paint, and electrical wiring as required for the licensee to install and repair: 1. Signs 2. Displays 3. Flagpoles R-39 AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION, INCLUDING SOLAR This classification allows the licensee to install and repair comfort air conditioning systems, including refrigeration, evaporative cooling, ventilating, and heating with or without solar equipment. Installation and repair of machinery, units, accessories, refrigerator rooms, and insulated refrigerator spaces, and controls in refrigerators. If necessary, a new circuit may be added to the existing service panel or sub-panel. Excluded is the installation of a new service panel or sub-panel. This scope includes all R-39R subclassifications. R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration R-39R Temperature Control Systems R-39R Warm Air Heating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating R-39R Evaporative Cooling and Ventilators Upon the effective date of these rules, no new applications for the R-39R Gas Refrigeration, Temperature Control Systems, Warm Air Heating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilators, and Pre-Coolers license classifications will be accepted and no new R-39R licenses in these classifications will be issued. R-40 INSULATION This classification allows the licensee to install and repair: 1. Insulation materials, including radiant barriers 2. Preformed architectural acoustical materials 3. Insulation protecting materials R-41 SEPTIC TANKS AND SYSTEMS This classification allows the licensee to excavate, install and repair pipe, backfill, and compact soil as required for the licensee to install and repair: 1. Septic tanks 2. Aerobic digesters 3. Leaching fields R-42 ROOFING This classification allows the licensee to apply, repair, or install weatherproofing (i.e. asphaltum, pitch, tar, felt, glass fabric, flax, or other commonly used materials or systems) or roof accessories (i.e. flashing, valleys, gravel stops, or sheet metal) as required for the licensee to install and repair: 1. Roof tile 2. Shingles 3. Shakes 4. Slate 5. Metal roofing systems 6. Urethane foam 7. Roof insulation or coatings on or above the roof deck This classification allows the licensee to replace up to 10 percent of the total roof substrate square footage as it relates to issues with substrate discovered after execution of the initial contract. Replacing more than 10 percent of the roof substrate square footage as it relates to issues with substrate discovered after execution of the initial contract requires licensee to subcontract work to a properly licensed contractor. This classification also allows the licensee to install new or replace existing skylights where it does not require changes to the roof framing or roof structure and replace fascia not to exceed 24 linear feet. Licensee may lift HVAC equipment to allow for proper installation of roofing material. However, the licensee must subcontract work to a properly licensed contractor if HVAC equipment ducting requires any modification to allow for proper installation of roofing material. R-45 SHEET METAL This classification allows the licensee to install and repair: 1. Sheet metal 2. Cornices 3. Flashings 4. Gutters 5. Leaders 6. Pans 7. Kitchen equipment 8. Duct work 9. Skylights 10. Patented chimneys 11. Metal flues 12. Metal roofing systems R-48 CERAMIC, PLASTIC AND METAL TILE This classification allows the licensee to prepare a surface as required for the licensee to install and repair the following tile products on horizontal and vertical surfaces: 1. Ceramic 2. Clay 3. Faience 4. Metal 5. Mosaic 6. Glass mosaic 7. Paver 8. Plastic 9. Quarry and stone tiles such as marble or slate 10. Terrazzo Installation of shower doors and tub enclosures are included when a part of the original contract. R-53 DRILLING This classification allows the licensee to install and repair wells, including test boring, exploratory drilling and all materials and devices common to the industry. R-54 WATER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT This classification allows the licensee to perform trenching, backfilling, and grading; and install and repair piping, fittings, valves, concrete supports, and electrical control panels of less than 25 volts and required grounding devices; as required for the licensee to install and repair: 1. Water conditioning equipment 2. Misting systems 3. Exchange tanks 4. Indirect waste pipe carrying brine, backwash and rinse water to the point of disposal R-56 WELDING This classification allows the licensee to weld metals. R-57 WRECKING This classification allows the licensee to install and repair temporary ramps, barricades, and pedestrian walkways as required for the licensee to demolish, dismantle, or remove structures not intended for reuse. This classification does not allow the licensee to use explosives. R-60 FINISH CARPENTRY This classification allows the licensee to install and repair millwork such as: 1. Cabinets 2. Counter tops 3. Case sash 4. Door trim 5. Metal doors 6. Automatic door closers 7. Wood flooring R-61 CARPENTRY, REMODELING AND REPAIRS For projects of $50,000 or less including labor and materials, this classification allows the licensee to perform all general remodeling, additions, replacements, and repairs to existing structures. Work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, and boilers must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. R-62 MINOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS For projects of $5,000 or less including labor and materials, this classification allows the licensee to perform remodeling, repairs, and improvements to existing structures or appurtenances. The minor home improvement contractor shall not perform structural work to any existing structures or appurtenances, including load bearing masonry or concrete work (with the exception of on-grade flat work), and load bearing carpentry work (with the exception of patio or porch covers). Any work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, and boilers must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. R-63 APPLIANCES This classification allows the licensee to install and repair appliances. This classification does not allow the licensee to install or repair gas, electrical, or plumbing lines. R-65 GLAZING This classification allows the licensee to install and repair weatherproofing, caulking, sealants, and adhesives as required for the licensee to assemble, install and repair: 1. Glass products 2. Window film 3. Window treatments, such as blinds or shutters 4. Steel and aluminum glass holding members R-67 LOW VOLTAGE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS This classification allows the licensee to build antenna towers on existing structures as required for the licensee to install, service and repair: 1. Alarm systems 2. Telephone systems 3. Sound systems 4. Intercommunication systems 5. Public addressing systems 6. Television or video systems 7. Low voltage signaling devices 8. Low voltage landscape lighting that does not exceed 91 volts 9. Master and program clocks (only low voltage wiring and needed equipment) R-70 REINFORCING BAR AND WIRE MESH This classification allows the licensee to install and repair: 1. Reinforcing bar 2. Post-tension 3. Wire mesh