Requirements

Overview

Listed below are the descriptions and licensing requirements for each type of contractor.

Class "A" General Contractor

- Entitles the license holder to build, remodel, repair, move or demolish any structure without limitation of use, type of construction, height or area.

Submittal requirements: application, applicable fees, proof passing ICC (or similar) contractor exam or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction science from an accredited college or university, proof of required Continuing Education Units, and an original certificate of general liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 with City of Paola as a certificate holder.

Class ‘B’ General Contractor

- Entitles the license holder to build, remodel, repair, move or demolish all structures not exceeding three stories in height. It also entitles the license holder to perform non-structural remodeling, tenant finish, repairs, and demolition of any structure.

Submittal requirements: application, applicable fees, proof passing ICC (or similar) contractor exam or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction science from an accredited college or university, proof of required Continuing Education Units, and an original certificate of general liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 with City of Paola as a certificate holder.

Class "C" General Contractor

- Entitles the license holder to build, remodel, repair, move or demolish single family or duplex residences and buildings accessory thereto.
Submittal requirements: application, applicable fees, proof passing ICC (or similar) contractor exam or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction science from an accredited college or university, proof of required Continuing Education Units, and an original certificate of general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with City of Paola as a certificate holder.

Class "D" General Contractor

- Entitles the license holder to build, remodel, repair, move or demolish detached agricultural buildings, detached residential accessory buildings, residential swimming pools and minor ancillary structures associated with single family dwellings.
Submittal requirements: application, applicable fees, proof of factory training or other specialty training specific to the area of licensure, proof of required Continuing Education Units, and an original certificate of general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with City of Paola as a certificate holder.

Class "S" Special Trades Contractor

- Entitles the license holder to act as either the primary contractor or a subcontractor in the following trades:

Electrical Contractor

- Entitles the license holder to perform electrical contractor services.
Submittal requirements: application, applicable fees, proof of passing Master Electrician certification, and an original certificate of general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with City of Paola as a certificate holder.

Excavation and Landscape

- Entitles the holder thereof to contract for and to perform excavation and/or landscape design and installation.

Fire Protection

- Entitles the license holder to install, maintain, repair, service, test, and inspect fire alarms, automatic sprinkler, special suppression systems, and standpipe systems for all structures, including all spray and deluge, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical, and inert gas systems, and all related lines, tanks, fire control systems, and appurtenances to any of the foregoing. Contractor is responsible for training and oversight of all tradesmen in employment as well as the means, method and manner of the fire protection installation including construction, improvement, renovation, repair, and maintenance on a construction project.

Foundation and Flatwork

- Entitles the holder thereof to contract for and to install, repair and replace building foundations and/or concrete flatwork.

Mechanical Contractor

- Entitles the license holder to perform mechanical contractor services.
Submittal requirements: application, applicable fees, proof of passing Master Mechanical certification, proof of Continuing Education Units, and an original certificate of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 general liability with City of Paola as a certificate holder.

Non-Specialist

- Entitles the license holder to remodel or repair any structure. A higher level of contractor license may be required if, in the opinion of a code official, the extent of work exceeds the scope of work intended by this classification.

Non-specialist Contractor License Deleted: As of September 11, 2012, the non-specialist contractor’s license shall no longer be issued by the City of Paola. Non-specialist contractor’s licenses issued prior to this date will continue to be valid provided that the license holder continues to renew said license without lapse. Once an existing license lapses or is not renewed by the holder, it shall not be reinstated by the City.

Plumbing Contractor

- Entitles the license holder to perform plumbing contractor services.
Submittal requirements: application, applicable fees, proof of passing Master Plumber certification, proof of required Continuing Education units, and an original certificate of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 general liability with City of Paola as a certificate holder.

Roofing

- Entitles license holder to install, repair and replace roof coverings. Work may include roof deck and roof deck insulation, roof coating, painting, covering, and may include use of sheet metal and installation of other sheet metal products incidental to roofing work or other material in connection therewith or any combination thereof.

Siding and Windows

- Entitles license holder to install, repair and replace siding and/or windows.

Sign

- Entitles license holder to install, repair or maintain outdoors advertising signage. If electrical wiring is associated with signage work, a licensed electrical contractor is required to perform such work.

Site Utility Installer

- Entitles license holder to install, repair and replace water service piping, conduit and conductors for electrical service laterals and underground gas piping on residential or agricultural property.

Towers

- Entitles the holder thereof to contract for and perform erection of towers for utilities and communications.

Submittal requirements: application, applicable fees, proof factory training, proof of Continuing Education Units, and an original certificate of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 general liability with City of Paola as a certificate holder.