Law 1 Part 4

How long are contractors required to keep project records after completion?

5 years

If a contractor violates a safety code and an employee is injured, who is held responsible?

The contractor

What is considered the most accurate way to bid a job?

Make a detailed survey of the equipment and materials needed

When may a building inspector enter and inspect a residence that has a building permit?

Between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. unless the owner has agreed to another time

If a license is not renewed within five years of its expiration, what must the contractor do?

Apply for a new license

What does a balance sheet show?

Assets and liabilities at a specific point in time

Whom do you contact to obtain a permit for building in a coastal area?

The Coastal Commission and the local Building Department

Before beginning work, contractors must ask if asbestos is present in buildings constructed before what year?

1978

When preparing a bid, what should you allow for?

Unexpected problems or costs

An active contractor license issued on January 18, 2016 will expire on what date?

January 31, 2018

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