Can a general building (“B”) Contractor take a “subcontract” for work involving a single trade if he plans to sub the work out?
As provided in B&P section 7057(b), a “B” contractor cannot take any subcontract (a subcontract is when the “B” does not have a direct contractual relation with the owner of property) for any single trade project (excluding framing or carpentry), unless he/she holds the required specialty license classification. For example, a “B” contractor may take a prime contract (contract directly with the owner of the property) to roof a home, then subcontract the work to a licensed roofing contractor. However, a “B” may not take a subcontract to roof a home, then subcontract the work out.
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