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Laws requiring general contractors to be licensed have existed since the 1800’s. The ICC (International Code Council) was founded to put in place a comprehensive national model of construction codes. The laws are intended to protect the public from the problems associated with bad construction, the results of which can include collapse and bodily injury; water intrusion and mold; to just bad esthetics. States vary on their commitment to occupant safety and each state enacts different legislation by jurisdiction. Florida - In the state of Florida, a contractor must be registered or certified to do construction work. You can get a “registered” contractor’s license at the local or county level, unless a certified license is required by the county where the work is to be performed. Contractors with a “certified” license are allowed to work anywhere in the state; however, they are required to register in the county where they are working. To qualify to take the examination for the Florida contractor’s license you must be at least 18 years old and also meet one of the following: A four year construction-related degree and one year proven related experience; One year of experience as a foreman and not less than three years of credits for college-level courses; One year experience as a workman, one year proven experience as a foreman, and two years of credits for college level courses; Two years experience as a workman, one year experience as a foreman, and one year of credits for any college level courses; Four years experience as a workman or foreman of which at least one year must have been as a foreman; or Holding an active certified or registered Florida contractor’s license. To become a licensed certified contractor, an applicant must pass all parts of the exam; meet the education/experience requirements; obtain worker’s compensation coverage and demonstrate financial responsibility. If you have a trade license from another state, you may qualify for the trade exam if you can prove you obtained your license by passing an exam and that your existing out-of-state license required experience equal to what the Board requires. Other than this Florida, does not have any reciprocity or endorsement agreements. To find out more, visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cilb/ . Georgia – In 2004, the state of Georgia created the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors to regulate individuals engaged in construction contracting. Applicants for licensure must pass a two-part examination; the first part covers the license field they are attempting to obtain and the second part focuses on business and law. The Board has the authority to adopt rules, set standards for licensure, adopt mandatory standards of professional conduct, and investigate and discipline unauthorized, negligent or incompetent practice. You can apply online for Residential Basic Individual License types only. For more information, visit http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/contractors/default.htm . North Carolina – The state of North Carolina allows general contractors to work without having a license for construction projects under $30,000.

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