Notice to all Builders, Remodelers, Subcontractors and Homeowners
An addendum to the Contractors Licensing Law and Rules and Regulations were promulgated to require a specialty license for six sub classifications. They include:
1. Residential Pile Driving
2. Residential foundations
3. Residential Framing
4. Residential Roofing
5. Residential masonry/stucco
6. Residential swimming pools
Any corporation, partnership, or individual who, for a price, commission, fee, wage or other compensation undertakes or offers to undertake or superintend the following work as it relates to the construction of any building or structure that is not more than 3 floors in height, to be used by another as a residence, where the value of the work exceeds $7,500, including labor and materials, is required to obtain a speciality classification for that work..
Labor Only:
In lieu of obtaining a specialty classification, a subcontractor who provides labor only and does not supply materials may obtain a subcontract-labor-only specialty classification for work performed under the direct supervision of a licensed residential building contractor.
These rules were promulgated on January 20, 2016. A grace period was given by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors before enforcement began. That grace period has now expired, so enforcement is imminent.
Please inform your subs in these fields to apply for their specialty license immediately. For the homeowners, especially in the disaster areas, for your protection please make sure that your contractor and subcontractors are licensed. Ask for written proof and verify with the State Licensing Board for Contractors.
If you have any questions, please contact the Louisiana Home Builders Association at
225-387-2714 or NHBA at 985-882-5002.
