A rural residence project includes well drilling classified as C-57 work. How may a Class B contractor include that work in the overall contract?
Correct Answer
A) By holding the C-57 license or subcontracting with an appropriately licensed C-57 contractor.
B&P Code Section 7057 treats C-57 well drilling like a specialty exception: the B contractor must hold the specialty license or use a properly licensed specialty subcontractor.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
B&P Code Section 7057 treats C-57 well drilling like a specialty exception: the B contractor must hold the specialty license or use a properly licensed specialty subcontractor.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Treat the work as allowed under the existing license where a rural residence project includes well drilling classified as C-57 work, without confirming the CSLB classification.
Treat the work as allowed under the existing license where a rural residence project includes well drilling classified as C-57 work, without confirming the CSLB classification. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for specialty work in class b contracts.
Option C: By having an unlicensed equipment operator drill while the B contractor supervises.
By having an unlicensed equipment operator drill while the B contractor supervises. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for specialty work in class b contracts.
Option D: By calling the well an allowance and selecting the driller after final payment.
By calling the well an allowance and selecting the driller after final payment. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for specialty work in class b contracts.
Memory Technique
Specialty Work In square for Checking Rural: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Specialty work in Class B contracts from CSLB Class B classification; CSLB 2026 Law Book / Business and Professions Code Section 7057; Water Code Section 13750.5; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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