Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024
(1) All applicants must request classification(s) of their licenses within the following MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS.
(Applicants must provide a minimum of three projects completed for each sub-classification listed in order to qualify for that Major Classification. Applicants not qualifying for a Major Classification should request specific Sub-Classification(s) and/or Specialty Classifications for which their work experience will meet the minimum experience requirement.)
(a) Building Construction: Shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof or additions thereto, intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort or convenience. Building construction shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto.
(b) Building Construction under Four Stories (BCU4): Shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof, that do not exceed three stories in height, and any roof structure or component of such structure does not exceed fifty feet in height, which are intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort or convenience. BCU4 shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto for buildings less than three stories in height. BCU4 shall include interior nonstructural alterations and repairs to existing buildings exceeding three stories in height. In addition to the above BCU4 shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof exceeding three stories in height on projects but only under the direction and supervision of a General contractor or Construction Manager licensed under Building Construction.
(c) Highways and Streets: Shall include the construction of roads, streets, guardrails, fences, parkways, parking areas, bridges, grading, drainage and all other types incidental thereto.
(d) Municipal and Utility: Shall include clearing, grubbing, paving, curbs, gutters, walks, alleys, driveways, sewer projects, water projects, gas projects, electric projects, telephone projects and work incidental thereto.
(e) Heavy and Railroad Construction: Shall include the construction of railroads, bridges, foundations, pile driving, cofferdams, tunnels, drainage projects, irrigation projects, hydro-electric development, transmission lines, pipe lines, marine construction, runways and any other work incidental to the above types.
(f) Specialty Construction: Is defined as any work in connection with construction, erection, alteration, modifications or additions requiring special skills and/or trades or crafts for any particular part of the work, and work incidental thereto.
(2) (BC) Building Construction: Shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof or additions thereto, intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort or convenience. Building construction shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto.
(a) (BC-S) Specialty Construction: Any of the following special skills and/or trades or crafts may be requested in lieu of the major classification of Building Construction.
1. SITEWORK
Earthwork
Fencing
Other
2. CONCRETE
Foundations
Structural Concrete Erection
Reinforcing Steel
Precast and Prestressed Concrete Installation
Other
3. MASONRY
Restoration
Other
4. METAL
Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Erection
Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metal
Metal Studs
Other
5. CARPENTRY
Framing
Millwork and Finish Carpentry
Other
6. MOISTURE PROTECTON
Roofing and Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal and Metal Siding
Metal building erection
Insulation
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
Sprayed on Fire Proofing
Joint Sealers
Other
7. DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS
Glass Windows and Doors
Specialty Door and Hardware
Glazed Curtain Wall
Other
8. FINISHES
Painting and Wall Coverings
Special Coatings and Waterproofing
Sandblasting
Terrazzo
Hard Tile and Stone
Carpet and Resilient Tile
Lath and Plaster
Drywall and Metal Studs
Acoustical Treatments and Insulation
Other
9. SPECIALTY
Building Accessories
Other
10. EQUIPMENT
Kitchen Equipment
Theater and Stage
Millwright
Other
11. FURNISHINGS
Furniture Installation
Millwork and Casework
Window Treatments
Auditorium and Theater Seating
Bleachers
Other
12. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
Pre-engineered Metal buildings
Conveying
Elevators and Escalators
Handicap Lifts
Other
13. OTHER
Building Maintenance Repair
Remodeling and Alteration
(3) (BCU4) Building Construction under Four Stories: Shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof that do not exceed three stores in height, and any roof structure or component of such structure that does not exceed fifty feet in height, which are intended for use for shelter, protection, comfort or convenience. BCU4 shall include the excavation and foundations for buildings and work incidental thereto for buildings less than three stories in height. BCU4 shall include interior nonstructural alterations and repairs to existing buildings exceeding three stories in height. In addition to the above BCU4 shall include the construction of building structures, including modifications thereof exceeding three stories in height on projects but only under the direction and supervision of a General contractor or Construction Manager licensed under Building Construction.
(4) (HS) Highways and Streets: Shall include the construction of roads, streets, guardrails, fences, parkways, parking areas, bridges, grading, drainage and all other types incidental thereto.
(a) (HS-S) Specialty Construction: Any of the following specialties may be requested in lieu of the major classification of Highways and Streets:
1. Guardrails
2. Fencing
3. Bridges
4. Earthwork
5. Drainage and Culvert
6. Hot and Cold Asphalt Plant Mix Paving
7. Asphalt Surface Treatment
8. Concrete Pavement
9. Base and Soil Stabilization
10. Erosion Control/Mowing
11. Grassing
12. Grinding, Grooving or Milling
13. Traffic Control and Safety
14. Painting, Sandblasting, and Bridge Repair
15. Steel (all classes)
16. Other
(5) (MU) Municipal and Utility: Shall include clearing, grubbing, grading, paving, curbs, gutters, walks, alleys, driveways, sewer projects, water projects, gas projects, electric projects, telephone projects, and work incidental thereto.
(a) MU-(S) Specialty Construction: Any of the following specialties may be requested in lieu of the major classification of Municipal and Utility:
1. Sewer Projects
2. Water Projects
3. Gas and Oil Projects
4. Power Projects and Plants
5. Telecommunication Projects
6. Clearing and Grubbing
7. Site Work Grading
8. Drainage and Culvert
9. Paving and Asphalt
10. Concrete
11. Pipelines
12. Gunite
13. Facilities
14. Other
(6) (H/RR) Heavy/Railroad: Shall include the construction of railroads, bridges, foundations, pile driving, cofferdams, tunnels, drainage projects, irrigation projects, hydro-electric developments, transmission lines, pipe lines, marine construction and runways.
(a) (H/RR-S) Specialty Construction: Any of the following specialties may be requested in lieu of the major classification of Heavy/Railroad:
1. Foundations, Piling, and Cofferdams
2. Retaining Walls
3. Tunnels
4. Drainage, Irrigation, and Flood Control Projects and Dams
5. Marine Construction
6. Industrial Projects
7. Oil and Gas Field Projects
8. Dredging
9. Gunite
10. Slurry Walls
11. Membrane Liners
12. Runways
13. Other
(7) Specialty Construction:
(a) (SP) Swimming Pools. Construction, repair or renovate and work incidental thereto.
(b)
(M) Mechanical. Applicants may request a specialty of Mechanical or may request specific sub classifications such as:
1. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
2. Plumbing
3. Refrigeration
4. Fire Protection Systems
5. Pollution Control
6. Industrial Pipe Work and Insulation
7. Boiler and Refractory Construction Maintenance and Repair
8. Other
(c)
(E) Electrical. Applicants may request a specialty of Electrical or may request specific sub classifications such as:
1. High Voltage (120 and up)
2. Low Voltage
3. Substations
4. Other
(e) (EV) Environmental. Applicants may request a specialty of Environmental or may request specific sub classifications such as:
1. Environmental Remediation
2. Abatement
3. Reclamation
4. POL Dispensing System
5. Landfills
(f) (SC) Other Specialties:
1. Golf Course
2. Tennis Courts
3. Running Tracks
4. Landscaping
5. Fencing
6. Sprinkler Systems
7. Outdoor Advertising Signs
8. Cell Towers
9. House Moving
10. Others
Ed Note: Prime Contractors may be assigned classifications from the list of Major Classifications and/or Specialty Construction Classifications. Subcontractors will receive classification(s) from the Specialty Construction List.
Authors: Board 2005, Kathleen A. Brown, Joseph C. Rogers, Jr.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975, §
34-8-2.
