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PUBLIC NOTICE: Special meeting scheduled due to public necessity for a summary suspension, on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. (CT) at the Board's Office - 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville.
NEW! Effective July 1, 2010, Masonry contractors must be listed on the bid envelope!
>>Masonry and Bid Envelope - Revisions
>>New Laws - Public Chapters 950, 801 and 768
Masonry Contractors Currently Licensed (BC/BC-9)
>>License Revision Information [pdf]
>>Exam Information (available after 9/1/10)
>>Increase Monetary Limit - Revision Form [pdf]
Masonry Contractors Not Currently Licensed
Must follow all the steps in the new license application to obtain a contractor's license.
2010 LAW CHANGES: See "Law, Rules and Regulations"
(Bidding; Workers's Comp; Criminal Charges as Theft; Prohibited Liens; etc.)
FLOOD HELP
>>Helpful Information For Flood Victims
>>Selecting and Hiring Licensed Contractors
NOTICE: A Tennessee contractor's license is required BEFORE bidding or offering a price! Note: Reciprocal agreements do NOT allow using another state's license. For more information, go to "Contractor" resource.
EMERGENCY LICENSE PROCESS: All application requirements must be fulfilled. A license may be issued on an emergency basis by following the “Hardship” license guidelines. See “Contractor” or “Home Improvement” resource for all steps to obtaining a license. Contractors must have a Tennessee active license ("Retired" status is not acceptable) prior to offering a price to perform work!
REPORT UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS!
NEW! Marion County adopts Home Improvement License law.
(See how other counties may also adopt.)
NEW! Effective July 1, 2010, the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) goes into effect (see Rules 0780-02). Free code classes are offered by the Division of Fire Prevention Fire Marshal's Office.
Free Code Classes
*Tennessee Fire Service and Code Enforcement Academy
NEW! *Lead-Based Paint Certification Programs*
BOARD LOCATION
Fees and deliveries must be taken to the same location as our mailing address, at the Davy Crockett Tower, 500 James Robertson Parkway. To personally visit the Board's office, please see our "physical" location information (fees and deliveries cannot be accepted at physical location)..
Consumer Resources
- File a Complaint
- Report Unlicensed Contractors
CHECK BEFORE HIRING! - Complaint Procedures
- Consumer Resources (License Requirements; Hiring Tips, etc.)
- Disciplinary Action Lists (Closed Complaint Cases)
- License Revocations and Formal Action [pdf] 02/19/10
- Problem Contractors List (CHAMP - Consumer Affairs Division)
- Search for License
- Tips for Tornado/Flood/Disaster Victims [pdf]
- NEW! 2010 Legislation (Theft Charges/Prohibited Liens, etc.)
Licensee/Applicant Resources
- Building (Residential, Commercial and Industrial)
- * Electrical
- *Plumbing
- *HVAC
- *Mechanical
- *Masonry
- Municipal Utility
- Heavy Contractors
- Highway, Railroad and Airport
- Environmental Specialty (Lead, Asbestos, etc.)
- Subcategories (Landscaping, Excavation, Roofing, etc.)
- Specialty (Solar Panel, Audio Visual, Telecommunications, etc.)
- Home Improvement ($3,000 to less than $25,000)
- Electrical - Limited Licensed Electricians (LLE) (Less than $25,000)
- Plumbing - Limited Licensed Plumbers (LLP) (Less than $25,000)
- HVAC - LLE License or Local Government (Less than $25,000)
- Fire Sprinklers (Division of Fire Prevention)
- Alarm Systems (Alarm Systems Board)
>>Local Goverment Licenses, Permits, & Inspections
- Applications & Forms (Resource for all license forms with instructions)
- Book Order Exam Resource (Also see "Candidate Information Bulletin"
- Contractor Classifications Outline [pdf]
- Exam Guides - Candidate Information Bulletins (CIB)
- Exam Reference for "Business & Law" Test
- Exam Registration (PSI Online Site)
- Exam - Electrical Contractor [pdf] (Simialr to local "Master Electrician"
- Exam - Plumbing Contractor [pdf] (Similar to local "Journeyman"
- Hardship (Request for Early Review)
- Insurance Requirements [pdf]
- License Revisions
- "OneStop Business License Resource
- PSI - Exam Provider (Online Exam Registration)
- Reciprocation (*Note: Must have a Tennessee license!) [pdf]
- Schools - Exam Prep
- Valuable Resources
- RENEWAL FORMS (**Online renewal process is not available!)
- Home Improvement Renewal [pdf]
- Insurance Information [pdf]
- LLE Renewal [pdf]
- LLP Renewal [pdf
- Pre-License Course Providers [pdf]
- Retirement - Contractors [pdf]
**Note: Online renewal system cannot be utilized for professions within our Board. We apologize for this inconvenience.
I. Contractor (Projects $25,000 and more)
A contractor's license applies to all types of work performed both as a prime (general) contractor, as well as many *subcontractor professions, when the contract or total bid is $25,000 and more. A contractor's license is required prior to offering to engage. License trades or classifications include, but not limited to, the following:
See "Contractor Classifications Outline" for more types of contractor classifications and whether a trade exam is needed. Note: A "prime" is defined as one bidding to the owner; a "subcontractor" bids to the prime.
*Subcontractors are required to be licensed for projects over $25,000 to perform Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and HVAC.
**Effective 7/1/10, Masonry contractors must be listed on the outside of the bid envelope for projects $100,000 (including materials and labor). Effective 1/1/11, a masonry license is required as a subcontractor to bid or perform with an LMC classification.
II. Other Licenses (Projects LESS than $25,000)
III. Provider Programs
Exam and Licensing Resources
*All forms and instructions are available at the:
*Note: Reciprocation is a trade exam waiver, only. Must hold each state's own license to operate.
Director
Contact Info
Mailing Address:
Board for Licensing Contractors
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-1150
Telephone:
OFFICE:
(615) 741-8307
TOLL FREE:
1-800-544-7693
FAX: (615) 532-2868
(See the "List of Contacts" for direct phone numbers to staff and email addresses)
Cashier/Mail Room:
Any person wanting to pay fees in person, may do so at the Cashier's Office, located in the Davy Crockett Tower at 500 James Robertson Parkway.
(Board offices cannot accept fees or mail deliveries at their physical location.)
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Mission
The mission of the Board for Licensing Contractors is to assure quality and fair construction practices exist, in all phases of the industry, in order to protect the safety and welfare of the public. The Board was originally established in 1931, and today remains a bridge between the consumers and contractors of Tennessee. Licensing offers the consumers a mechanism to voice their concerns. (To read more....)
Governor Phil Bredesen
