Business & LicensingQuestion 1414 of 1605
A contractor holds a Class C-10 (Electrical) license only. May the contractor legally contract to build an entire new house?
a.Yes, any licensed contractor can build houses
b.Yes, if under $1 million
c.No, because building a house requires a Class B (or appropriate) classification, not a single specialty
d.Only on weekends
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7059, a contractor may only perform work within the classifications held. A C-10 electrical specialty license does not authorize taking the prime contract to build an entire house, which requires a General Building (Class B) classification.
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