How is a general building (“B”) contractor defined in Contractors License Law?
Section 7057(a) broadly defines general building contractor as a contractor whose principal business is in connection with any structure built, being built, or to be built, requiring in its construction the use of at least two unrelated building trades or crafts; however, framing or carpentry projects may be performed without limitation. In some instances, a general building contractor may take a contract for projects involving one trade only if the general contractor holds the appropriate specialty license or subcontracts with an appropriately licensed specialty contractor to perform the work. Subsections (b) & (c) of section 7057 specifically define the situations in which a “B” contractor may take a prime contract or subcontract.
