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How much time does a contractor have to renew his license after the
expiration date without retaking the exam? - -5 year
-When you collect sales tax from your customer for goods, which agency do
you report and pay sales tax collected? - -State board of equalization
Sales tax is a state tax. State income taxes are payable to the franchise tax
board. IRS only collects federal taxes
-How long is the contractor liable for patent or visible defects? - -4 years
-How long is the contractorr liable for latent or structural defects - -Latent is
an invisible or structural defect liable for up to 10 years
-Accounts receivable contains - -Retention
Retention usually 10%; it is withheld by the owner from the contract to
ensure that the job is done properly and subcontractors are paid.
-What is considered a fixed cost to a contractor? - -Office rent
-What is considered a variable cost to contractors? - -Construction material
-If a home solicitation presentation is made in spanish, the contract
language must be - -spanish
-If the employer requires a pre-employement physical exam, who must pay
for the exam? - -Employer
-How often should a contractor renew his license? - -2 years
Licenses become void after 5
-What is the overtime pay rate after 8hrs of work - -1.5.
after 12, rate doubles
-What should be included in the change order form - -Reason for change
-What is the benefit of arbitration over legislation - -Arbitration is cheaper
-When the total price of the bid is over____ the contractor must be licensed -
-$500
, -Where does a contractor/employer obtain a Federal Employer Identifacation
Number - -IRS
-In small claims court - -You cannot be presented by an attorney.
If the claim is appealed, you can have an attorney
-Who publishes the material safety data sheet? - -Manufacturer
-The notice of cessation is filed - -after labor has ceased for 30 days
-What is the max value of a gift which the home improvement sales person
can give to a potential customer? - -$5
-Which employees are not covered by DOSH or Cal/Osha? - -Federal
employees.
DOSH is a state agency that can only cover state employees, county
employees and private employees.
Federal employees are covered by OSHA
-What is the max limit on small claims court in California? - -$10,000
-Who must sign and date the contract? - -Client and contractor
-After the lien has been recorded by the contractor, what is the next step - -
File the lawsuit to 'perfect' the lien
-What is the purpose of the mechanic's lien? - -It encumber the owners
property as security until the bill is paid
-What info is needed on a time card according to the fair labor standard act?
- -Social security
-Who is required to conduct safety/tailgate meetings? - -Supervisors are
required every 10 days
-In a construction business, who is responsible for training new employees -
-The contractor
-How much time do contractors have to record mechanics lien after a notice
of completion has been recorded - -30 days.
Prime contractors will have 60
-What is the purpose of notice to owner? - -To inform the home owner of the
contractors lien rights
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