Rules Of Construction Law In Washington
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The two exams to obtain your general contractor's license in Washington are the Business Management/Law exam and the Trade exam. They cover different materials, so you need to prepare sufficiently for both.
Completed applications submitted by mail are currently taking 3-4 weeks after receipt to process and activate your registration. Once your business is registered, it will be listed in our Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson, or Business tool. You will receive a registration card in about 2 weeks.
Class B General Building Contractor License.
Typically, a defects liability period (DLP) is 12 months from the date of practical completion. In some construction contracts, where a particular defect has been rectified within the DLP, a new DLP for that item will start from the time of the repair and continue for the same period as the original DLP.
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.
Washington Construction Defect Law In Washington, a homeowner or larger group (such as a Homeowner's Association) may bring a construction defect action against a construction professional. This includes contractors hired for renovations or for the initial construction of the residence.
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.
In contract actions the applicable contract statute of limitations expires, regardless of discovery, six years after substantial completion of construction, or during the period within six years after the termination of the services enumerated in RCW 4.16.
The defects rectification period begins from the date of practical completion of the works for a period that is specified in the contract particulars, often 12 or 24 months, or more. If no such period is stated, the default period is six months from the date of practical completion of the works.
To file suit against a contractor, file a summons & complaint Obtain a Summons & Complaint form. L&I does not supply these forms. Complete the form as directed. File your form with the Superior Court in the county where the work was done. Have your summons and complaint served — a legal must.
