Since SB 1189 became effective January 1, 2021, the Board has been working on the trade exam for the B-2 Residential Remodeling classification. The Board just announced today that they will start accepting applications for the B-2 on 06/01/2021.
The requirements are similar for any other classifications: 4 years of work experience current within the last 10 years. For self-employed work experience, applicants will need to show three or more trades performed on residential projects.
Once licensed, B-2 contractors are allowed to perform the following:
Make improvements to, on, or in an existing residential wood frame structure requiring at least 3 trades for a single contract. The trades are:
Drywall
Finish carpentry
Flooring
Insulation
Painting
Plastering
Roof repair
Siding
Tiling
Electrical fixtures installation, repair, or replace (i.e. dimmers, fans, lights, outlets, switches)
Plumbing fixtures installation, repair, or replace (i.e. faucets, sinks, toilets, tubs)
Mechanical fixtures installation, repair, or replace (i.e. air filters, air delivery and return grills, preassembled exhaust fans)
B-2 contractors are not allowed to make structural changes to load bearing portions of an existing structure such as footings, foundations, load bearing walls, partitions, and roof structures. And as noted on items 10-12 above, B-2 contractors are not allowed to install, replace, substantially alter, or extend electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems (fixtures only) unless they hold the appropriate specialty classification.
If you’d like to find out if your work experience applies or what kind of documentation the Board will request, please feel free to call us at (800) 580-8129.