Electricians, bricklayers, plumbers, roofers, etc., are regulated professions and require state approval. Here are the types of licenses issued by the contractors board Tennessee for each of them. Hispanic Entrepreneurs presents the details to you.
Business Opportunity
The construction and home repair sector offers a great business opportunity. Even in difficult times like the ones we are going through, it has potential.
On the one hand Tennessee is growing, so you can find important projects in the state. But there are also smaller jobs on the agenda.
For months, due to the onset of the pandemic, people have been spending more time at home. This brings some implications that you should consider if you are interested in this sector:
- The deterioration of the houses is accelerating because they are using them for longer.
- For this same reason, owners find problems that already existed and that they had not noticed before.
- Many want to renovate their home to adapt it to their new needs: telecommuting offices, gyms, etc.
Although there are those who dare to do some repairs on their own, there are others that require professionals. For example, electrical work.
Among the business opportunities presented by this sector we can mention the works in the field. As well as the training courses. For both it is required to process the corresponding licenses.
If you are interested in the process to obtain them, visit the website of the Tennessee Board of Contractors. There is all the information you need, but on this occasion, from Hispanos Emprendedores we present the different types of licenses granted by this department.
Types of licenses issued by the contractors board
To bid on a project as a contractor, offer services as an electrician or plumber, you need to have a state license. You should also review the county laws that regulate the industry to comply with all regulations.
To apply to a Tennessee professional license In this sector, you have to take into account the type of work you do and the size of the projects you aspire to.
That is, if you want to participate in projects of more than $ 25,000 you need a contractor's license. On the other hand, if you aspire to projects that are worth less than that amount, you require another type of license.
Here are details of each of these types of license:
Contractor license
On another occasion we already talked about how to get a contractor's license, but now we detail who needs it.
A contractor's license is required to bid on projects worth more than $ 25.000. This includes material and labor. Also when it acts as a general contractor and the subcontractors that will carry out a part of the project (electricity, air conditioning, mechanics, roofs, among others.) And that this also has a value higher than that figure.
In the case you are a masonry subcontractor, the value of the project must be $ 100,00 or more.
The contractor's scope of work is very wide, so when processing the license a monetary limit and rating is assigned. For example, Mechanical (Plumbing and HVAC), Masonry; Environment…
Sole proprietorships, LLCs, corporations and partnerships can opt for this license.
It should also be mentioned that there is a reciprocity agreement between Tennessee and other states. What provides an exam exemption, but does not mean that the license obtained in another entity can be used.
Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE)
Another type of license granted by the Tennessee Board of Contractors is electricians.
With this electrician license It is possible to participate in projects with a value less than $ 25,000. Otherwise, the contractor would be required.
In this case it will also be necessary to pass the LLE business exam. Those who perform electrical installation in HVAC systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment) also need this type of license.
Limited Licensed Plumbers (LLP)
A plumbing license is required when performing work on projects worth less than $ 25,000.
This type of work is also regulated at the local level, so it will be necessary to verify if the LLP is valid to obtain permits and inspections in the county.
Home improvement (HI)
The licenses for home improvements they are required in Bradley, Davidson, Hamilton, Haywood, Knox, Marion, Robertson, Rutherford and Shelby counties. They are needed for remodeling projects with a value between $ 3,000 and less than $ 25,000.
The board must approve the HI license during its meetings, which are held in January, March, May, July, September, and November. The interested party must make the request before the 20th of the month prior to the meeting.
Course providers and medical gas training providers
It is intended for those who provide courses for contractor and medical gas pre-license exams.
Those who offer training for the contractor pre-license exams in any modality need this license, which is granted for three years. You must comply with a series of rules that must be followed to avoid penalties.
