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Construction Work Regulated?

Commercial , residential, conditioned air, electrical, low voltage, asbestos, underground utility, plumbing and medical gas are regulated through licensure at the state level with the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board. Some municipalities and counties may require licensure for other trades. Prequalification requirements exist for prospective bidders who propose to bid on Department of Transportation work.

Who Regulates Construction?

Information and applications for prequalification on public works contracts may be
obtained from:

Georgia Department of Transportation
600 West Peachtree Street North West
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 631-1147
https://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/Prequalification/PrequalContractors

Information and applications for conditioned air, electrical, low voltage, plumbing, medical gas and underground utility contractor licenses may be obtained from:

Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
(478) 207-2440/Fax (866) 888-9718
http://sos.ga .gov/
Conditioned Air: http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/15
Electrical: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/Iicensing/plb/21
Low Voltage: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/32
Plumbers: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/ 40
Utility: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/56

Information and applications for residential and commercial contractor licenses may be obtained from:

Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial Contractors
Z37 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-2440/Fax (866) 888-9718
https://Qsos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/46

Information and application for asbestos contractor, lead-based paint firm accreditation and lead-based paint licenses for the disc ipl ines of worker, inspector, risk assessor, project supervisor and project designer may be obtained from:

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division
Lead-Based Paint & Asbestos Unit
4244 International Parkway, Suite 104
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 363-7026/Fax (404) 362-2607
Main: https://www.epd.georgia.gov
Asbestos: https://www.epd.georgia.gov/asbestos
Lead-Based Paint: https://www.epd.georgia.gov/lead-based-paint

Effective, December 9, 2010 Georgia Environmental Protection Division CE PD) was designated to administer the lead-based paint renovation, repair and painting (RRP) rule in Georgia. In order to advertise, agree to or perform RFP activities in Georgia, training/certifications must be obtained for the RRP firm and Renovator. Information and applications may be obtained at http://epd.georgia.gov/lead-based-paint-forms. Information and applications for boiler and/or elevator contractor license may be obtained from:

Georgia Office of Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner
Safety Engineering
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Suite 920, West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-2070/Fax (404) 463-0769
https://www.oci.ga.gov

Non-resident contractors may file tax bonds and register contracts with:

Georgia Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Services Division, Contracting Unit
1800 Century Boulevard North East
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 417-2100 or (877) 423-6711/Fax (404) 417-2101
https://www.dor.georgia.gov

Requirements?

Highway Prequalification:
Contractors must submit evidence of 3 years of experience and prime contractors must also provide CPA-audited financial statements. Prequalification is good for a 24 month period. The processing time for applications is approximately 30 days.

Contractors:
The State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors has examination and experience requirements for all classifications of licenses issued. Applicants for licensure must pass a 2 part examination covering the license they are attempting to obtain and business and law.

The State Board for Licensing Residential and Commercial Contractors has secured PSI as its test vendor. Applicants started taking the examination in May 2007. Proof of financial responsibility and insurance requirements depend upon the type of licensure for which one is applying. The Board accepts reciprocity with Louisiana and Tennessee for a Commercial License with classification of "Building Construction." You cannot reciprocate a license from a state where you have not tested. The license under which you are seeking reciprocity must be active and in good standing. You must pass the Georgia business and law examination.

Exam Type / Exam Fee
Georgia Business & Law / $60
Georgia Residential Basic Contractor / $72
Georgia Residential/Light Commercial Individual / $72
NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors / $106

Revenue Commission:
A bond equal to 10% of the contract price is required from out-of- state contractors by the State Department of Revenue. The bond is automatically released 2 years after the department receives appropriate notification of completion of the project. See Rule 560-12-2-.43(5). Contracts exceeding $10,000 must be registered with the Georgia State Department of Revenue. The application fee of $10 is required by the department. See Rule 560-12-2-.43(2).

Electricians:
To qualify for a license, applicants must have 4 years of experience and pass a written exam. Contractors must complete at least 4 hours of continuing education per year. Applications for renewal must document completion of education. Licenses expire on June 30th of even numbered years.

Applicants for a low voltage license must have 1 year of low voltage experience and pass an examination . Licenses expire on August 31st of odd numbered years.

license Type / Application Fee / Exam Fee / Renewal Fee
Electrical / $30 / $277 / $75
Low Voltage / $30 / $199 / $75

Conditioned Air.
To qualify for a license, applicants must have 3 years of experience and pass an exam. Contractors must complete at least 4 hours of continuing education per year. Applications for renewal must document completion of the required education. Licenses expire on November 30th of odd numbered years.

license Type / Application Fee / Exam Fee / Renewal Fee Contractor / $30 / $256 / $75

Plumbers:
To qualify for a license, applicants for a master license must have 5 years of experience. Journeymen applicants must show 3 years of experience. Both classes must pass an examination. Plumbers must complete at least 4 hours of continuing education per year. Applications for renewal must document completion of education. In order to qualify for a Medical Gas System certification, applicants must hold a current master or journeyman plumbing license and have completed a certification program. Licenses expire on November 30th of even numbered years.

license Type / Application Fee / Exam Fee / Renewal Fee
Master / $30 / $254 / $75
Journeyman / $30 / $214 / $35

Utility Contractors:
To qualify for a utility contractor license, applicants must have a licensed utility manager employed by the company and have a safety program in effect. To qualify for utility manager certificate, applicants must have 2 years experience and pass a written examination. Utility foreman applicants must have completed an approved safety-training course. Licenses expire on April 30th of odd numbered years.

License Type / Application Fee/ Exam Fee / Renewal Fee
Contractor / $50 / N/A / $75
Foreman / $30 / N/A / $35
Manager / $30 / $199 / $75

RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS
Georgia has reciprocity agreements with Louisiana, South Carolina and Texas for conditioned air; with Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina for electrical; and with Florida and North Carolina for low voltage.