A contractor who holds a Class "B" General Building Contractor license may perform work in which situation?
a.Framing, roofing, and drywall on a new home
b.Grading and paving a parking lot only
c.Installing a new electrical panel only
d.Replacing underground water mains only
Explanation
A Class B licensee may take contracts for structures and can self-perform two or more unrelated subcontractor trades. Installing only an electrical panel or replacing water mains would require C-specialty licenses, and grading/paving is Class A work.
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