
Do I need a contractors License for Installation work that is not permanently attached to a structure?
I have a company that produces Laser Etched art work on Granite. My question is, do I need to be a licensed contractor in the state of California when I do instalations?
We Virtuallly always we use z-clips to mount our etchings to the wall. We are not permantly attached anywheres other then some screws into the studs. The cost would be generaly over $500 to install. (This of coarse includes travel etc.)
The way I understand it is if your not permanantly attaching to the structure your not required to have a license. I wouldnt consider a screw a permanent attachment.
Does anybody have any insight on this?
Thanks
California Business & Professions Code 7026 defines a "contractor" as "synonymous with 'builder' and, within the meaning of this chapter, a contractor is any person who undertakes ... or submits a bid to ... construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish any building, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation or other structure, project, development or improvement, or to do any part thereof, including the erection of scaffolding or other structures or works in connection therewith..."
If the work is not permanent construction, alteration or repair to a building, then it would not fall within the definition of "contractor."
Besides, the Contractors State License Board has no license classification for "picture hanger."
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