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Alabama Contractor License Information
Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors
Address: 445 Dexter Ave, Suite 3060, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone #: 334-272-5030
Fax #: 334-395-5336
Licenses Available
- Prime Contractor License, Fee: $300
- Subcontractor License, Fee: $150
General Contractor License Definition:
(a) For the purpose of this chapter, a “general contractor” is defined to be one who, for a fixed price, commission, fee, or wage undertakes to construct or superintend or engage in the construction, alteration, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, remediation, reclamation, or demolition of any building, highway, sewer, structure, site work, grading, paving or project or any improvement in the State of Alabama where the cost of the undertaking is one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more, shall be deemed and held to have engaged in the business of general contracting in the State of Alabama.
(b) For the purpose of this chapter, a “general contractor” is defined to include one who, for a fixed price, commission, fee, or wage exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), undertakes to construct, superintend the construction of, repair, or renovate, any swimming pool, and anyone who shall engage in the construction, superintending of the construction, repair, or renovation of any swimming pool in the State of Alabama, where the cost of the undertaking exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be deemed and held to have engaged in the business of general contracting in the State of Alabama and shall be subject to this chapter.
(c) For the purpose of this chapter a “subcontractor” is defined to be one who constructs, superintends, or engages in the construction, alteration, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, remediation, reclamation, or demolition of any building, highway, sewer, structure, site work, grading, paving, or project or any improvement in the State of Alabama where the cost of the undertaking is one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more under contract to general contractor as defined in subsection (a) or another subcontractor.
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.)
- 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.
- 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 non structural 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.
- Highways & Streets: Shall include the construction of roads, streets, guardrails, fences, parkways, parking areas, bridges, grading, drainage and all other types incidental thereto.
- Municipal & 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.
- 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.
- 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.
(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.
(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.
SITEWORK Contractor License
Earthwork Fencing Other
CONCRETE CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Foundations
Structural Concrete Erection
Reinforcing Steel
Precast & Prestressed Concrete Installation Other
MASONRY CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Restoration
Other
METAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Structural & Miscellaneous Steel Erection Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metal Metal Studs
Other
CARPENTRY CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Framing
Mill work & Finish Carpentry Other
MOISTURE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Roofing & Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal & Metal Siding
Metal building erection
Insulation
Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems Sprayed on Fire Proofing
Joint Sealers
Other
DOORS, WINDOWS & GLASS CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Glass Windows & Doors Specialty Door & Hardware Glazed Curtain Wall
Other
FINISHES Contractor License
Painting & Wall Coverings
Special Coatings & Waterproofing Sandblasting
Terrazzo
Hard Tile & Stone
Carpet & Resilient Tile
Lath & Plaster
Drywall & Metal Studs
Acoustical Treatments & Insulation Other
SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Building Accessories
Other
EQUIPMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Kitchen Equipment Theater & Stage Millwright
Other
FURNISHINGS CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Furniture Installation Millwork & Casework Window Treatments Auditorium & Theater Seating Bleachers
Other
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Pre-engineered Metal buildings Conveying
Elevators & Escalators Handicap Lifts
Other
OTHER CONTRACTOR LICENSE
Building Maintenance Repair Remodeling & Alteration
(BCU4) Building Construction under Four Stories:
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 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 non structural 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.
(HS) Highways & Streets Contractor License:
Shall include the construction of roads, streets, guardrails, fences, parkways, parking areas, bridges, grading, drainage and all other types incidental thereto.
(HS-S) Specialty Construction Contractor License:
Any of the following specialties may be requested in lieu of the major classification of Highways & Streets:
Guardrails
Fencing
Bridges
Earthwork
Drainage and Culvert
Hot and Cold Asphalt Plant Mix Paving Asphalt Surface Treatment
Concrete Pavement
Base and Soil Stabilization
Erosion Control / Mowing
Grassing
Grinding, Grooving or Milling
Traffic Control and Safety
Painting, Sandblasting, and Bridge Repair Steel (all classes)
Other
(MU) Municipal & Utility Contractor License:
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.
MU-(S) Specialty Construction Contractor License:
Any of the following specialties may be requested in lieu of the major classification of Municipal & Utility: Sewer Projects
Water Projects
Gas and Oil Projects
Power Projects and Plants Telecommunication Projects Clearing and Grubbing
Site Work Grading Drainage and Culvert Paving and Asphalt Concrete
Pipelines
Gunite
Facilities
Other
(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. (H/RR-S) Specialty Construction:
Any of the following specialties may be requested in lieu of the major classification of Heavy/Railroad:
Foundations, Piling, and Cofferdams
Retaining Walls
Tunnels
Drainage, Irrigation, and Flood Control Projects and Dams Marine Construction
Industrial Projects
Oil and Gas Field Projects Dredging
Gunite
Slurry Walls
Membrane Liners Runways
Other
Specialty Construction:
(SP) Swimming Pools
Construction, repair or renovate and work incidental thereto.
(M) Mechanical Contractor License
Applicants may request a specialty of Mechanical or may request specific sub classifications such as: Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning
Plumbing
Refrigeration
Fire Protection Systems
Pollution Control
Industrial Pipe Work and Insulation
Boiler and Refractory Construction Maintenance and Repair Other
(E) Electrical Contractor License
Applicants may request a specialty of Electrical or may request specific sub classifications such as: High Voltage (120 and up)
Low Voltage Substations Other
(D) Demolition Contractor License
(EV) Environmental Contractor License
Applicants may request a specialty of Environmental or may request specific sub classifications such as: Environmental Remediation Abatement
Reclamation
POL Dispensing System Landfills
(SC) Other Specialties Contractor License
Golf Course
Tennis Courts
Running Tracks Landscaping
Fencing
Sprinkler Systems Outdoor Advertising Signs Cell Towers
House Moving Others
Alabama Electrical Board
Address: 2777 Zelda Road Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone #: 334-420-7232
Fax #: 334-263-6115
Licenses Available:
Electrical Contractor License
Journeyman License
Definitions:
Electrical Contractor: Any person, firm, or corporation who is engaged in the business of soliciting, and installing electrical power or control systems; maintaining, altering, or repairing power or control systems, any electrical wiring devices, equipment, or any other electrical apparatus. A person who possess the necessary qualifications, training, and technical knowledge to plan, lay out, and supervise the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for lighting, heating, power or controls and who possesses any of the following qualifications:
- Four years of practical experience as a journeyman electrician in charge of jobs
- Four years of experience in the design and construction of electrical systems.
Electrical Contractor Examination Fee – $165.00
Journeyman Electrician Examination Fee – $115.00
Electrical Contractor License Fee – $150.00
Journeyman Electrician License Fee – $35.00
Electrical Contractor Renewal Fee – $150.00
Journeyman Electrician Renewal Fee – $35.00
Electrical Contractor Late Renewal Fee – $50.00
Journeyman Electrician Late Renewal Fee – $15.00
Inactive Electrical Contractor Certificate – $75.00
Inactive Journeyman Electrician Certificate – $15.00
Reinstatement of Electrical Contractor License – $250.00
Reissuance or Replacement Card Fee – $25.00
Provisional License Fee – $75.00
Provisional License Renewal Fee – $75.00
Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Agency Name: State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
Address: 216 Aquarius Dr, Suite 319, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone #: 205-945-4857
Fax#: 205-945-9915
Licenses Available/Fee:
Journeyman Plumber Exam fee $25-110, Renewal Fee $50
Journeyman Gas Fitter Exam fee $25-110, Renewal Fee $50
Master Plumber Exam fee $75-160, Renewal Fee $150
Master Gas Fitter Exam Fee $75-160, Renewal Fee $150
Alabama DOT
Agency Name: Alabama Department of Transportation
Address: 1409 Coliseum Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36110
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 303050 Montgomery, AL 36130-3050
Phone#: 800-832-5660
Alabama HVAC
Agency Name: Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors
Address: 100 N. Union Street, Suite 986, Montgomery, AL 36130
Toll Free #: 866-855-1912
Local #: 334-242-5550
Inactive HVAC $95.00
Inactive Refrigeration Contractor: $95.00
Active HVAC Contractor $190.00
Active Refrigeration Contractor $190.00
Alabama Well Drilling
Agency: Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Phone Number: 334-271-7700
Contact info:
| ADEM Montgomery Office 1400 Coliseum Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36110-2400 Mailing Address P.O. Box 301463 Montgomery, AL 36130-1463 |
Central Laboratory/Field Operations 1350 Coliseum Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36110-2412 |
| Birmingham Field Office 110 Vulcan Road Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 942-6168 |
Decatur Field Office 2715 Sandlin Road, S.W. Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 353-1713 |
| Mobile Central Field Office 2204 Perimeter Road Mobile, AL 36615 (251) 450-3400 |
Mobile Coastal Field Office 3664 Dauphin Street, Suite B Mobile, AL 36608 (251) 304-1176 |
| GROUP | TELEPHONE | FAX | |
| Administration | (334) 271-7710 | (334) 271-7950 | permitsmail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Air | (334) 271-7861 | (334) 279-3044 | airmail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Field Operations | (334) 260-2700 | (334) 394-4326 | fieldmail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Groundwater | (334) 270-5655 | (334) 270-5631 | grdh2omail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Laboratory | (334) 260-2700 | (334) 394-4326 | labmail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Land | (334) 271-7730 | (334) 279-3050 | landmail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Office of External Affairs/Public Affairs | (334) 260-4501 | public.affairs@adem.alabama.gov | |
| Office of General Counsel | (334) 271-7855 | (334) 394-4332 | ogcmail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Ombudsman | (800) 533-2336 | ||
| Permits & Services | (334) 271-7714 | (334) 271-7950 | permitsmail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Personnel | (334) 271-7807 | (334) 279-3072 | tpieper@adem.alabama.gov |
| Title VI/Environmental Justice Coordinator | (334) 271-7710 | (334) 271-7950 | civilrightsassistance@adem.alabama.gov |
| Water | (334) 271-7823 | (334) 279-3051 | h2omail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Birmingham Branch | (205) 942-6168 | (205) 941-1603 | bhamail2@adem.alabama.gov |
| Decatur Branch | (256) 353-1713 | (256) 340-9359 | decaturmail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Mobile Branch | (251) 450-3400 | (251) 479-2593 | mobilemail@adem.alabama.gov |
| Coastal Section | (251) 304-1176 | (251) 304-1189 | coastal@adem.alabama.gov |
| Emergency Response After-Hours | 1-800-843-0699 |
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Lance R. LeFleur, Director 334-271-7710
Marilyn G. Elliott, Deputy Director 334-271-7710
Executive Counsel 334-271-7710
Tracy Pieper, Human Resources 334-271-7807
OMBUDSMAN TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-533-ADEM (2336)
S. Shawn Sibley, General Counsel 334-271-7855
Vickie Hulcher, Quality Assurance 334-260-2702
PERMITS AND SERVICES DIVISION
Russell Kelly, Chief 334-271-7714
Pam Cousins, Fiscal Office 334-270-5654
M. Lynn Battle, Public Relations 334-271-7955
Brian Espy, General Services 334-271-7711
Eric Cleckler, IT Manager 334-271-7921
Jim Grassiano, Compliance Assistance 334-279-3071
Lynn Ford, Clean Vessel/Boating Infrastructure/P2 334-279-3054
Alissa Marodis, Webmaster 334-271-7920
AIR DIVISION
Ron Gore, Chief 334-271-7868
Larry Brown, Planning 334-271-7878
Doug Carr, Energy 334-271-7899
Aubrey White, Chemical 334-271-7886
Donald Barron, Special Services 334-271-7879
LAND DIVISION
Stephen Cobb, Chief 334-271-7730
Jason Wilson, Governmental Hazardous Waste 334-271-7739
Scott Story, Solid Waste 334-271-7755
Clethes Stallworth, Environmental Services 334-271-7743
Chip Crockett, Groundwater 334-271-7862
Sonja Favors, Industrial Hazardous Waste 334-270-5627
WATER DIVISION
Jeff Kitchens, Chief 334-271-7823
Daphne Lutz, Industrial/Municipal 334-270-5602
Chris Johnson, Water Quality 334-271-7827
Aubrey White, Drinking Water 334-271-7773
Jimbo Carlson, Stormwater Management 334-271-7974
Christy Monk, Office of Water Services 334-394-4364
FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION
A. Scott Hughes, Chief, 334-394-4304
Grady Springer, Office of Emergency Response, 256-432-2073
Richard Hulcher, Office of Field Services 334-394-4309
Fred Leslie, Montgomery 334-260-2748
J. Scott Brown, Mobile 251-304-1176
Paul Rogers, Birmingham 205-942-6168
Whit Slagle, Decatur 256-353-1713
Ron Hamilton, Laboratory 334-260-2719
ALABAMA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Debi Thomas, Executive Assistant 334-271-7706
Alabama Department of Public Health
Address: 201 Monroe Street Montgomery, AL 36104
Postal Address: P.O. Box 303017 Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
General Info Phone #: 334-206-5300
Lead Contractor Fee: $300
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