Construction Work Regulated:

Plumbing and electrical work is regulated at the state level. Most other construction work is regulated in varying degrees by the cities or counties.

License Requirements

Highway Prequalification:

• Financial limits are set based on bonding capacity. If required financial are unaudited, limits for bidding may not exceed $500,000. Prequalifications are on an annual basis. The average processing time of a new application is 4 days.

Electricians:

• A master electrician's license will be issued upon receiving a passing grade on an examination.
  
  
• Other- A bond is required on all public works projects over $50,000 for at least 50% of the total amount payable.

Reciprocal Agreements

Most cities and counties requiring licensing recognize a common Reciprocal Construction Supervisor Exam (RCSE) for licensing purposes. An electrical reciprocity agreement exists with Virginia and a plumbing agreement with the state of South Dakota.

License Types

Electrical:

• Residential Wireman
• Journeyman Electrician
• Master Electrician

Plumbing:

• Residential Plumber
• Journeyman Plumber
• Master Plumber

Every contractor is required to pass the OSHA exam.