Section R4-9-103. Residential Contractor License Classifications and Scopes of Work

A.       Residential contracting license classifications. License classi- fications for residential contractors are as follows:

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING

B-                   General Residential Contractor

B-3          General Remodeling and Repair Contractor B-4               General Residential Engineering Contractor

B-4R        Corrosion Control

B-4R        Sport Court Accessories B-4R          Soil Stabilization

B-5                General Swimming Pool Contractor B-5R        Swimming Pool Covers

B-5R        Fiberglassing of Swimming Pools B-5R            Reservoir Linings and Covers

B-5R        Factory Fabricated Pools and Accessories

B-6                General Swimming Pool Contractor, Including Solar

B-10        Pre-Manufactured Spas and Hot Tubs SPECIALTY RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING

R-2          Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing

R-4          Boilers, Including Solar R-4R           Boilers

R-6          Swimming Pool Service and Repair R-9           Concrete

R-11        Electrical

R-13        Asphalt Paving R-16         Fire Protection

R-17        Structural Steel and Aluminum R-22 House Moving

R-37        Plumbing, Including Solar

R-37R      Plumbing

R-37R      Built-In Central Vacuum Systems R-37R              Kitchen and Bathroom Fixture

Refinishing

R-37R      Swimming Pool Plumbing and Equipment

R-37R      Gas Piping

R-37R      Sewers, Drains and Pipe Laying

R-37R      Solar Plumbing Liquid Systems Only R-39           Air Conditioning and Refrigeration,

Including Solar

R-39R      Air Conditioning and Refrigeration R-39R            Gas Refrigeration

R-39R      Temperature Control Systems R-39R    Warm Air Heating, Evaporative

Cooling and Ventilating

R-39R      Evaporative Cooling and Ventilators R-39R          Pre-Coolers

R-53        Drilling

R-62        Minor Home Improvements

B.       RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING SCOPES. The “R” desig- nation after the license classification means that the licensee’s scope of work is restricted to the description stated in the license title. The scope of work which may be done under the residential contracting license classifications is as follows:

B-            GENERAL RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR

Construction of all or any part of a residential struc- ture or appurtenance. Also included are the scopes of work allowed by the B-3 and CR-2 through CR- 80 license classifications. Work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, boilers, swim- ming pools, spas and water wells must be subcon- tracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. This classification does not include work authorized by the A-, B-1, or B-2 scopes.

B-3                GENERAL REMODELING AND REPAIR CONTRACTOR

Remodeling or repair of an existing residential struc- ture or appurtenance except for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boilers, swimming pools, spas and water wells, which must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. The scope of work allowed under the CR-7 carpentry classification is included within this scope. This classification does not include work authorized by the A-, B-1, or B-2 scopes.

B-4                GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR

Construction and repair of appurtenances to residen- tial structures. Work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, boilers, and water wells must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. This scope includes the CR-21, B-5, and all B-4R subclassifications.

B-4R        Corrosion Control

B-4R        Sport Court Accessories B-4R              Soil Stabilization

Upon the effective date of these rules, no new appli- cations for the B-4R license classifications will be accepted and no new B-4R licenses will be issued.

B-5                GENERAL SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR

Construction and repair of swimming pools and spas. Installation of code-required pool barriers around the swimming pool or spa and installation of utilities from the point of service to the pool equip- ment. Construction of other structures or appurte- nances is excluded. This scope includes all B-5R subclassifications.

B-5R        Swimming Pool Covers

B-5R        Fiberglassing of Swimming Pools B-5R         Reservoir Linings & Covers

B-5R        Factory Fabricated Pools & Accessories

Upon the effective date of these rules, no new appli- cations for the B-5R classifications will be accepted and no new B-5R licenses will be issued.

B-6                GENERAL SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR, INCLUDING SOLAR

The scope of work allowed in this classification is the same as B-5 (including all B-5R subclassifica- tions) with the inclusion of solar heating devices.

B-10        PREMANUFACTURED SPAS AND HOT TUBS

Construction and repair of spas and hot tubs. Instal- lation of code-required pool barriers around the spa or hot tub and installation of utilities from the point of service to the spa equipment are included.

R-2                EXCAVATING, GRADING AND OILSURFACING

This classification allows the licensee to apply oil surfacing or other similar products and place shor- ing, casing, geotextiles or liners as required for the licensee to move, alter, or repair earthen materials by:

1.        Digging

2.        Trenching

3.        Grading

4.        Horizontal boring

5.        Compacting

6.        Filling

R-4          BOILERS, INCLUDING SOLAR

Installation and repair of steam and hot water boil- ers.

If necessary, a new circuit may be added to the exist- ing service panel or sub-panel. Excluded is the installation of a new service panel or sub-panel. This scope includes the C-4R subclassification.

R-4R        Boilers

R-6          SWIMMING POOL SERVICE AND REPAIR

Service and minor repair of residential pools and accessories, excluding plumbing connections to a potable water system, gas lines, gas chlorine sys- tems, and electrical work beyond the first discon- nect. This classification does not include a complete replacement of plaster or pebble pool interiors and decks.

R-9          CONCRETE

Installation and repair of concrete, concrete prod- ucts, and accessories common to the industry.

R-11        ELECTRICAL

Installation and repair of electrical systems.

R-13        ASPHALT PAVING

Installation and repair of paved areas using materials and  methods   common  to  the   industry,  including

asphalt curbs, concrete bumper curbs, headers, and striping.

R-16           FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Installation and repair of approved types of fire pre- vention and fire protection systems including all mechanical apparatus, devices, piping, low voltage signaling systems, and equipment common to the fire protection industry. Installation of all other elec- trical devices, apparatus, and wiring must be sub- contracted to a properly licensed contractor.

R-17             STRUCTURAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM

Installation and repair of architectural and structural shapes and members common to the industry, including reinforcing steel which may be used as structural members for buildings, equipment, and structures.

R-22       HOUSE MOVING

Disconnection of utilities is permitted, but connec- tion of utilities and construction of foundations are not.

R-37        PLUMBING, INCLUDING SOLAR

Installation and repair of water and gas piping sys- tems, fire protection systems, and sewage treatment systems. Included are all fixtures, vents, and devices common to the industry, as well as solar applica- tions. This scope includes all C-37R subclassifica- tions.

R-37R      Plumbing

R-37R      Built-in Central Vacuum Systems R-37R              Kitchen and Bathroom Fixture

Refinishing

R-37R      Swimming Pool Plumbing and Equipment

R-37R      Gas Piping

R-37R      Sewers, Drains and Pipe Laying

R-37R      Solar Plumbing Liquid Systems Only

Upon the effective date of these rules, no new appli- cations for the R-37R Built-in Central Vacuum Sys- tems, Kitchen and Bathroom Fixture Refinishing, Swimming Pool Plumbing and Equipment, Gas Pip- ing, Sewers, Drains and Pipe Laying, and Solar Plumbing Liquid Systems Only license classifica- tions will be accepted and no new R-37R licenses in these classifications will be issued.

R-39        AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION, INCLUDING SOLAR

Installation and repair of comfort air conditioning systems, including refrigeration, evaporative cooling, ventilating, and heating with or without solar equipment. Installation and repair of machinery, units, accessories, refrigerator rooms, and insulated refrigerator spaces, and controls in refrigerators.

If necessary, a new circuit may be added to the existing service panel or sub-panel. Excluded is the installation of a new service panel or sub-panel. This scope includes all C-39R subclassifications.

R-39R      Air Conditioning and Refrigeration R-39R            Gas Refrigeration

R-39R      Temperature Control Systems

R-39R      Warm Air Heating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating

R-39R      Evaporative Cooling and Ventilators R-39R          Pre-Coolers

Upon the effective date of these rules, no new appli- cations for the R-39R Gas Refrigeration, Tempera- ture Control Systems, Warm Air Heating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilators, and Pre-Coolers license classifications will be accepted and no new R-39R licenses in these classifications will be issued.

R-53       DRILLING

Installation and repair of wells, including test bor- ing, exploratory drilling and all materials and devices common to the industry.

R-62       MINOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Remodeling, repairs, and improvements to existing structures or appurtenances not to exceed $5,000 for labor and materials per project per dwelling or appurtenance. The minor home improvement con- tractor shall not perform structural work to any existing structures or appurtenances, including load bearing masonry or concrete work (with the excep- tion of on-grade flat work), and load bearing carpen- try work (with the exception of patio or porch covers). All electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, boiler, and roofing work shall be performed by an appropriately licensed contractor.

Historical Note

Former Rule 3. Amended effective May 20, 1975, Amended effective June 13, 1975, Amended effective August 8, 1975, Amended effective August 25, 1975

(Supp. 75-1). Amended effective January 9, 1976, sub- section (B) of former Section R4-9-02 renumbered as Section R4-9-03 effective February 23, 1976 (Supp. 76-

1). Amended effective March 11, 1976 (Supp. 76-2). Cor- rection, Historical Note for Supp. 76-1 should read for- mer Section R4-9-03 repealed, new Section R4-9-03 adopted effective February 23, 1975 (Supp. 76-4).

Amended effective November 23, 1976 (Supp. 76-5).

Amended effective October 14, 1977 (Supp. 77-5). C-4 and C-37 amended effective December 9, 1977 (Supp. 77-6). Correction, Historical Note for Supp. 76-4 should read former Section R4-9-03 repealed, new Section R4-9- 03 adopted effective February 23, 1976 (Supp. 78-1).

Amended effective September 13, 1978 (Supp. 78-5).

Amended effective April 2, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Amended

effective November 21, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Amended

effective July 10, 1980 (Supp. 80-4). Amended effective

July 11, 1980 (Supp. 80-4). Amended effective July 28,

1980 (Supp. 80-4). Amending effective August 15, 1980

(Supp. 80-4). Amended effective August 19, 1980 (Supp.

80-4). Amended effective September 5, 1980 (Supp. 80-

5). Amended effective April 18, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). For- mer Section R4-9-03 renumbered without change as Sec- tion R4-9-103 (Supp. 87-3). Amended effective September 13, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Amended effective

January 20, 1998 (Supp. 98-1). Amended to correct typo- graphical errors (Supp. 99-4). Amended by final rulemak- ing at 20 A.A.R. 568, effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-1).