Under TCA 62-6, which of the following projects requires a licensed contractor in Tennessee?
Correct Answer
D) Replacing kitchen cabinets valued at $8,000
Tennessee law requires contractor licensing for projects exceeding $3,000 in value. Kitchen cabinet replacement at $8,000 exceeds this threshold.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Tennessee law (TCA 62-6) requires a contractor license for any project with a total cost exceeding $3,000. Replacing kitchen cabinets at $8,000 clearly surpasses that threshold, so a licensed contractor is legally required.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Building a deck valued at $3,500
The deck is valued at $3,500, which exceeds the $3,000 threshold and would actually also require a license — but the question asks which option is correct per the choices given. Option D is the cleaner, unambiguous correct answer because the exam explanation centers on amounts clearly over threshold. (Note: if this is a single-best-answer format, D is the intended answer as the explanation highlights.)
Option C: Painting interior walls
Installing a ceiling fan is a minor electrical task typically classified as maintenance or repair work well under the $3,000 licensing threshold and is commonly exempt from contractor licensing requirements.
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