Business & LicensingQuestion 1415 of 1605
A General Building (Class B) contractor takes a project requiring framing, roofing, plumbing, and electrical. To perform trades outside its own forces, what must the Class B contractor do?
a.Perform all trades itself regardless of classification
b.Ignore licensing for subcontractors
c.Subcontract each specialty to appropriately licensed specialty contractors, or self-perform only where classified
d.Obtain a Class A license first
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7057, a General Building contractor coordinates the project but must subcontract specialty trades to properly licensed Class C contractors, or hold the relevant specialty classification, to lawfully perform those trades.
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