Is the license different from the registration (CSL vs. HIC)?
A. Yes! They are separate and distinct. The construction supervisor license is intended to demonstrate a degree of competency in respect to the provisions of the building code, which establishes criterion ensuring public safety. As identified above, a candidate must pass an examination in order to receive a license. An examination is not required to receive registration as a home improvement contractor. The HIC registration is intended as a consumer protection mechanism. To make an analogy; in order to legally operate a motor vehicle in the commonwealth, a person is required to be appropriately licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The license demonstrates that the motor vehicle operator has been examined and is (at least minimally) qualified to operate the vehicle. However, the operator must also ensure that the vehicle is registered. The registration is meant to achieve a totally different goal. The registration is a traceable identifier to authorities should something go wro
Related Questions
- As a CSL, do I need a HIC? If I have an unrestricted Construction Supervisor License (CSL) do I need to be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) for example to add a deck to a 2-Family owner occupied house?
- When are both Construction Supervisor License (CSL) and Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration required?
- Is the license different from the registration (CSL vs. HIC)?
