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Arkansas Contractor Licenses
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State Licenses
Carpentry, Framing, Millwork, Cabinets - Commercial
Construction of any wood products or metal framing in a structure, including rough framing, door, window (including metal), structural and non-structural trusses, sheathing, paneling, trim, cabinets, siding, soffit, and fascia.
Class A HVACR
HVACR work without limitation to BTUH or HP capacities.
Class B HVACR
HVACR work on A/C systems that do not exceed a 15-ton cooling capacity or one million BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of 15 HP or less.
Class C HVACR
Service and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration equipment.
Class D HVCAR
“Sheet metal” work as it relates to ductwork for HVACR system, no limitation of horse power of the system to which the duct connects.
Class E HVCAR
“Refrigeration” work as defined in Ark. Code 17-33-101 without limitation of horsepower.
Concrete- Commercial
Limited to the execution of contracts requiring skill, knowledge, ability, and experience to install, repair, maintain, and replace, concrete foundations designed to accept any structure when in the design of that structure, a footer is required.
Concrete Residential
Shall include, but not be limited to, the pouring and finishing of concrete driveways, sidewalks, patios and miscellaneous slabs.
Drywall Commercial
Drywall, incidental framing, base/finish coats
Drywall Residential
Drywall, incidental framing, base/finish coats
Floor Covering Commercial
Installation of carpet, sheet vinyl, and/or all types of wood flooring. This category does not include, tile, marble, or terrazzo.
Floor Covering Residential
Installation of carpet, sheet vinyl, and/or all types of wood flooring. This category does not include, tile, marble, or terrazzo.
Glass & Glazing Commercial
Windows, glass, prefabricated curtain walls, and storefront panels
Glass & Glazing Residential
Windows, glass, prefabricated curtain walls, and storefront panels
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Limited by license classification to the repair, maintenance, alteration, and extension of electrical conductors and equipment for electrical power and control systems on or within industrial, manufacturing, or similar type facilities.
Insulation Commercial
insulation installation, repair, maintenance and extension to control the gain or loss of heat from all sources in buildings, rooms, pipes, vessels, ducts, process equipment, refrigerated rooms, and boxes. This includes installation, repair, maintenance, and extension of acoustical insulation.
Insulation Residential
Installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, and extension to prevent loss or gain of heat from rooms or buildings acoustical insulation.
Journeyman Electrician
Limited by license classification to install, maintain, and extend electrical conductors and equipment.
Limited Sewer
Installation, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of piping limited to water, sewer and storm lines from the point of utility responsibility to a point immediately inside a structure and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.
Limited Sewer Storm and Water
Installation, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of piping limited to water, sewer and storm lines from the point of utility responsibility to a point immediately inside a structure.
Limited Well Pumps and Piping Journeyperson
Limited to domestic water pumps and water conditioning and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.
Master Electrician
Unlimited license classification and who is authorized to plan layout, and supervise the installation, maintenance, and extension of electrical conductors and equipment.
Master Sign Electrician
Any electrical sign, limited to a max of 25Kw at 250V if self-standing
Painting Wallcovering Commercial
Application of materials common to the painting and decorating industry for protective or decorative purposes, the installation of surface coverings such as vinyl, wallpapers, and cloth fabrics.
Parking Lot Lighting Endorsement
Maintaining and repairing parking lot lights, upon successfully passing a separate examination approved by the Board of 4 Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas.
Remodeling Renovations
Build and remodel houses, no commercial construction
Residential Builder
Build and remodel houses, no commercial construction
Residential Journeyman Electrician
Install, alter, repair, maintain, or renovate electrical facilities for one and two-family dwellings under the general supervision of a Residential Master Electrician
Residential Master Electrician
Limited by license classification to performing electrical work for one and two-family dwellings, including planning and supervising the installation, maintenance, and extension of electrical facilities.
Residential Remodel
Remodel houses, no commercial construction
Roofing/Roof Decks - Commercial
Install and maintain all types of roofs
Roofing/Roof Decks - Residential
Install and maintain all types of roofs in residential buildings
Swimming Pool, Spa- Commercial
Build and service any pool
Swimming Pool, Spa - Residential
Build residential pools, service any pool
Wood Framing- Commercial
Framing, roofing, siding, or flooring for wood-framed structures in excess of five thousand feet used for housing livestock, storage, or processing, when such structures are not used for habitation or office facilities.
Wood Framing- Residential
Framing, roofing, siding, or flooring for wood-framed structures in excess of five thousand feet used for housing livestock, storage, or processing, when such structures are not used for habitation or office facilities.
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