A Class "A" General Engineering Contractor license authorizes work primarily involving:
a.Residential and commercial buildings
b.Infrastructure such as highways, bridges, and dams
c.Specialty trades like electrical and plumbing
d.Home improvement projects only
Explanation
Class A contractors focus on fixed works requiring engineering skills: highways, airports, dams, sewers, and other infrastructure projects. Residential buildings are primarily Class B work.
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