18 Va. Admin. Code § 50-22-40
Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024
Section 18VAC50-22-40 - Requirements for a Class C licenseA. A firm applying for a Class C license must meet the requirements of this section.B. For every classification or specialty in which the firm seeks to be licensed, the firm shall name a qualified individual who meets the following requirements: 1. Is at least 18 years old;2. Has a minimum of two years of experience in the classification or specialty for which he is the qualifier;3. Is a full-time employee of the firm as defined in this chapter or is a member of the responsible management of the firm; and4.a. Has obtained the appropriate certification for the following specialties: (1) Blast/explosive contracting (Department of Fire Programs explosive use certification);(2) Fire sprinkler (NICET Sprinkler III certification); and(3) Radon mitigation (EPA or DEQ accepted radon certification).b. Has obtained, pursuant to the Individual Licensing and Certification Regulations, a master license for Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Gas Fitting, Natural Gas Fitting Provider, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Contracting.c. Has completed, for the drug lab remediation specialty, a remediation course approved by the board and a board-approved examination.d. Has obtained, pursuant to the Individual Licensing and Certification Regulations, certification as an Elevator Mechanic for Elevator Escalator Contracting and certification as a Water Well Systems Provider for Water Well/Pump Contracting.e. Has obtained, pursuant to the Onsite Sewage System Professionals Licensing Regulations (18VAC160-40), a master conventional onsite sewage system installer license for Conventional Sewage Disposal System Contracting and a master alternative onsite sewage system installer license for Alternative Sewage Disposal System Contracting.f. Has been approved by the Board for Contractors for the miscellaneous specialty (MSC).g. Has completed a board-approved examination for all other classifications and specialties that do not require other certification or licensure.C. The firm shall provide information for the past five years prior to application on any outstanding, past-due debts and judgments; outstanding tax obligations; defaults on bonds; or pending or past bankruptcies. The firm and all members of the responsible management of the firm shall submit information on any past-due debts and judgments or defaults on bonds directly related to the practice of contracting as defined in Chapter 11 (§ 54.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.D. The firm and all members of the responsible management of the firm shall disclose at the time of application any current or previous contractor licenses held in Virginia or in other jurisdictions and any disciplinary actions taken on these licenses. This includes any monetary penalties, fines, suspensions, revocations, surrender of a license in connection with a disciplinary action, or voluntary termination of a license in Virginia or in any other jurisdiction.E. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, all applicants shall disclose the following information about the firm, all members of the responsible management, and the qualified individual for the firm:1. All non-marijuana misdemeanor convictions within three years of the date of application; and2. All felony convictions during their lifetimes. Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this subsection. The record of a conviction received from a court shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of a conviction or finding of guilt. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.
F. A member of responsible management shall have successfully completed a board-approved basic business course.18 Va. Admin. Code § 50-22-40
Derived from VR220-01-2:1 §2.1, eff. March 31, 1995; amended, Virginia Register Volume 17, Issue 21, eff. September 1, 2001; Volume 25, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2008; Volume 29, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2012; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 03, eff. 1/1/2016; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 21, eff. 8/1/2019; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 38, Issue 05, eff. 12/1/2021; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 38, Issue 11, eff. 2/16/2022.Statutory Authority: § 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.