Business & LicensingQuestion 1358 of 1605
A contractor installs only electrical wiring and equipment on a project and performs no other trade. Which classification fits this work?
a.Class A - General Engineering
b.Class C - Specialty (C-10 Electrical)
c.Class B - General Building
d.No license is required for electrical work
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7058, a Specialty (Class C) contractor performs work in a single, recognized trade. Electrical work falls under the C-10 Electrical classification. Class A and B cover engineering and general building scopes, not a single specialty.
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