2007-03-08 12:13:11 · 6 answers · asked by rf030282 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
In California it depends on the value of the job. Jobs under $500 do not need a contractors license (handy man). It does vary from state to state.
The analogy of a Dr. or Apprentice is not valid. They are under direct supervision of someone with a license and are not afforded the same benefits or responsibilities.
2007-03-08 12:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like Kevin said, it all depends on your local laws - they vary widely, as do the penalties if you're caught doing something wrong. While you're checking that out, you may want to brush up on the local building codes for whatever work you're planning on doing. You may also need a business license, depending on the scope of what you want to do.
The biggest factor would be *what* you're doing with your carpentry skills, and if you're making a monetary profit from it. If you're making a magazine rack for the bathroom, it's probably OK; but if you're building a deck and making a profit, you're probably breaking a few laws.
2007-03-08 12:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately the legislation is different in each state, so you have to check with the proper authorities for your area.
In NSW for example, you need a licence to contract to perform "residential building" work.
If you don't have a license in NSW now, you need to have a person licensed to supervise you if you intend to perform "residential building" work.
The trick in NSW is... is the carpentry work you intend to perform "residential building work" within the meaning of the legislation? to find out, you could look up the Home Building Act definition for "residential building work to see if the work you propose to do falls within it. Secondly there are exclusions form the definition described in the Home Building Regulation ... see http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_reg/hbr2004219/s9.html
Obviously, better that you get yourself licensed, ... there are too many botched up jobs done out there.
2007-03-08 12:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by Icy Gazpacho 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a license to do any kind of work. That's where the term apprentice is derived. There are doctors practicing without licenses. However there are advantages to having one, along with disadvantages.
2007-03-08 12:31:03 · answer #4 · answered by xo_heartbeat_xo@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, if you do carpentry work for other people or business.
The ones you hire to work under you don't need a license
2007-03-08 12:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by born again 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check your local laws they are different from state to state
2007-03-08 12:17:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋