Business & LicensingQuestion 417 of 1632
A contractor is hired to build a new highway interchange involving grading, paving, drainage, and structural concrete. Which license classification is required as the prime contractor?
a.Class B General Building Contractor
b.A single Class C specialty license
c.No license, because it is a public project
d.Class A General Engineering Contractor
Explanation
Under §7056, a Class A General Engineering Contractor handles fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge, such as highways, interchanges, and drainage systems. A highway interchange is classic Class A work.
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