Business & LicensingQuestion 441 of 1605
A specialty (Class C) contractor takes on a project. Which statement best describes the proper scope of work for that contractor?
a.It should perform work within its specialty classification and may take other trades only as incidental and supplemental to that work
b.It may perform any trade because all C licenses are interchangeable
c.It may freely act as a general building contractor on any project
d.It may perform engineering work such as dams and highways
Explanation
Under §7059 and CSLB regulations, a specialty contractor performs work within its classification and may handle other trades only when they are incidental and supplemental to the performance of the specialty work for which the license is held.
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