Laws For Construction Industry In Washington
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Applicants must meet these licensing requirements in California: Have at least four years of experience within the past 10 years, within your licensing classification. Pass a trade exam, as well as a business and law exam. Complete a background check.
In Washington, all contractors who perform work or who advertise or submit bids in this state must be registered with the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), post a bond and carry general liability insurance coverage.
Each state in the USA adopts its own construction rules, leading to variations. States like California have stringent seismic building codes, while Florida focuses on hurricane-resistant structures. States may adopt the International Building Code (IBC) or modify it to align with local priorities.
All work shall be limited to minor and casual work of existing residential maintenance and repair with a total dollar value of time and materials under two thousand dollars.
Washington State requires all construction contractors to register with L&I. State law also requires construction contractors to be bonded and insured to protect the public. Once registered, contractors can bid, advertise, and perform construction work.
Report a fraudulent or unregistered contractor online, or call the Report-a-Fraud line at 1-888-811-5974.
By checking for formal complaints with a consumer agency you might spot a history of poor service. Search for complaints with the Better Business Bureau at BBB.
Check if a contractor is registered online, or call the contractor information line at 1-800-647-0982. Report a fraudulent or unregistered contractor online, or call the Report-a-Fraud line at 1-888-811-5974.
Some states like Alaska and Washington require all independent contractors to obtain business licenses. Others vary by county or city, like in California.
Construction Contractors Must Be Registered. Washington State requires all construction contractors to register with L&I. State law also requires construction contractors to be bonded and insured to protect the public. Once registered, contractors can bid, advertise, and perform construction work.
