A Class B contractor with no C-33 license is asked to take a paint-only prime contract on an existing house. No other unrelated trade is included. What is the best classification answer?
Correct Answer
B) Do not take it under only Class B unless properly licensed for the specialty or otherwise allowed by law.
For work involving trades other than framing or carpentry, Class B authority generally requires at least two unrelated trades other than framing/carpentry, or the appropriate specialty license or licensed subcontractor.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
For work involving trades other than framing or carpentry, Class B authority generally requires at least two unrelated trades other than framing/carpentry, or the appropriate specialty license or licensed subcontractor.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Accept it because any work on a house is covered by Class B.
Accept it because any work on a house is covered by Class B. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for class b scope in contracts.
Option C: Accept it if the owner signs a home improvement contract over $500, with the work described carefully in the customer proposal.
Accept it if the owner signs a home improvement contract over $500, with the work described carefully in the customer proposal. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for class b scope in contracts.
Option D: Accept it if a carpenter visits the project once during the job.
Accept it if a carpenter visits the project once during the job. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for class b scope in contracts.
Memory Technique
the controlling choice Scope square for Declining Accepting: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Class B scope in contracts from CSLB Class B classification; CSLB 2026 Law Book / Business and Professions Code Section 7057; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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