In California there are three types of sign contractors
In California there are three types of sign contractors
C-45 (illuminated & non)
C-61 (non-Electric)
D-42 (non-Electric)
The first two are not legally able to install electrical signs. If you are looking for a contract install, and it involves over $500 in cost and/or an electrical components, you are NOT looking for a C-61 or D-42 contactor
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D-42 – Non-Electrical Sign Installation
California Code of Regulations
Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications
A non-electrical sign installation contractor fabricates and installs all types of non-electrical signs, including but not limited to: post or pole supported signs, signs attached to structures, painted wall signs and modifications to existing signs.
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C-61 – Limited Specialty Classification
California Code of Regulations
Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications
(a) Limited specialty is a specialty contractor classification limited to a field and scope of operations of specialty contracting for which an applicant is qualified other than any of the specialty contractor classifications listed and defined in this article.
(b) An applicant classified and licensed in the classification Limited Specialty shall confine activities as a contractor to that field or fields and scope of operations set forth in the application and accepted by the Registrar or to that permitted by Section 831.
(c) Upon issuance of a C-61 license, the Registrar shall endorse upon the face of the original license certificate the field and scope of operations in which the licensee has demonstrated qualifications.
(d) A specialty contractor, other than a C-61 contractor, may perform work within the field and scope of the operations of Classification C-61, provided the work is consistent with established usage and procedure in the construction industry and is related to the specialty contractor’s classification.
Who should you hire?
Just hire a CL-45
This is the license that can do everything
C-45 – Sign Contractor
California Code of Regulations
Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications
A sign contractor fabricates, installs, and erects electrical signs, including the wiring of such electrical signs, and non-electrical signs, including but not limited to: post or pole supported signs, signs attached to structures, painted wall signs, and modifications to existing signs.
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r in California? It is important to get the right subcontractor with the correct contractor license. The CL-45 is the license that keeps you and the customer safe. Give us a call and we can help