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Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, Professional & Vocational Licensing:
Location:
King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant Street, Rm. 301
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Mailing Address
DCCA-PVL
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Professional and Vocational Licensing:
(808) 586-3000
RICO Consumer Resource Center:
(808) 587-3295 or (808) 587-4272
Residents on the neighbor islands may call by dialing the following toll free numbers followed by the last 5 digits of the phone numbers above and the # sign:
Kauai 274-3141
Maui 984-2400
Hawaii 974-4000
Lanai & Molokai 1-800-468-4644
Email Address for Professional and Vocational Licensing :
pvl@dcca.hawaii.gov
Fees involved in obtaining and maintaining contractor licensure:
Application fee: $50.00 per application. You may apply for more than one
classification per application. A separate application is required for each contracting
entity and RME.
Examination fee: $75.00 per part. Most classifications require the completion of two
parts (Part I – Business & Law, and Part II – Trade).
License fee: Contracting entity and Sole Proprietor – $663.00 if licensed between
October 1st of the even-numbered year and September 30th of the odd-numbered
year, and $494.00 if licensed between October 1st of the odd-numbered year and
September 30th of the even-numbered year.
License fee: RME – $438.00 if licensed between October 1st of the even-numbered
year and September 30th of the odd-numbered year, and $334.00 if licensed
between October 1st of the odd-numbered year and September 30th of the even-
numbered year.
Renewal fee: $353.00 for contracting entity and sole proprietor, and
$208.00 for responsible managing employees.
ELECTRICIANS & PLUMBERS License Fees:
Application Fee: $40.00
Examination Fee: $95.00
License Fee: $306.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 1st year of
the triennium (2017, 2020, 2023, 2026);
$204.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of
the triennium (2018, 2021, 2024);
$102.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of
the triennium (2019, 2022, 2025).
Renewal Fee: for the biennium of July 2017 – June 2020 the renewal fee is
$306.00
DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACTOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS
Introduction the following are selected excerpts from the Contractors License Board’s laws and rules pertaining to the various contractor license classifications. For the official version of the laws and rules, please refer to most current language in Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”) chapter 444 and Hawaii Administrative Rules (“HAR”) chapter 16-77.
“A” General Engineering Contractor
Under HRS section 444-7(b), a “general engineering contractor”is defined as “a contractor whose principal contracting business is in connection with fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill, including the following divisions or subjects: irrigation, drainage, water power, water supply, flood control, inland waterways, harbors, docks and wharves, shipyards and ports, dams and hydroelectric projects, levees, river control and reclamation works, railroads, highways, streets and roads, tunnels, airports and airways, sewers and sewage disposal plants and systems, waste reduction plants, bridges, overpasses, underpasses and other similar works, pipelines and other systems for the transmission of petroleum and other liquid or gaseous substances, parks, playgrounds and other recreational works, refineries, chemical plants and similar industrial plants requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill, powerhouses, power plants and other utility plants and installations, mines and metallurgical plants, land levelling and earth-moving projects, excavating, grading, trenching, paving and surfacing work and cement and concrete works in connection with the above mentioned fixed works.”
Under HAR section 16-77-32(a) and (b):
“(a)Licensees who hold the “A” general engineering contractor classification shall automatically hold the following specialty classifications without further examination or paying additional fees:
(1)C-3 asphalt paving and surfacing;
(2)C-9 cesspool;
(3)C-10 scaffolding;
(4)C-17 excavating, grading, and trenching;
(5)C-24 building moving and wrecking;
(6)C-31a cement concrete;
(7)C-32 ornamental guardrail, and fencing;
(8)C-35 pile driving, pile and caisson drilling, and foundation;
(9)C-37a sewer and drain line;
(10)C-37b irrigation and lawn sprinkler systems;
(11)C-38 post tensioning;
(12)C-43 sewer, sewage disposal, drain, and pipe laying;
(13)C-49 swimming pool;
(14)C-56 welding;
(15)C-57a pumps installation;
(16)C-57b injection well;
(17)C-61 solar energy systems.
(b)The “A”general engineering contractor may also install poles in all new pole lines and replace poles, provided that the installation of the ground wires, insulators, and conductors is performed by a contractor holding the C-62 pole and line classification. The “A” general engineering contractor may also install duct lines, provided that the installation of conductors is performed by a contractor holding the C-13 electrical classification.”
“B” General Building Contractor
Under HRS section 444-7(c), a “general building contractor” is defined as “a contractor whose principal contracting business is in connection with any structure built, being built, or to be built, for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property of any kind, requiring in its construction the use of more than two unrelated building trades or crafts, or to do or superintend the whole or any part thereof.”
Under HAR section 16-77-32(c):
“(c) Licensees who hold the “B” general building contractor classification shall automatically hold the following specialty classifications without further examination or paying additional fees:
(1) C-5 cabinet, millwork, and carpentry remodeling and repairs;
(2) C-6 carpentry framing;
(3) C-10 scaffolding;
(4) C-12 drywall;
(5) C-24 building moving and wrecking;
(6) C-25 institutional and commercial equipment;
(7) C-31a cement concrete;
(8) C-32a wood and vinyl fencing;
(9) C-42a aluminum and other metal shingles;
(10) C-42b wood shingles and wood shakes.”
“C” Specialty Contractor
Under HRS section 444-7(d), a “specialty contractor” is defined as “a contractor whose operations as such are the performance of construction work requiring special skill such as, but not limited to, electrical, drywall, painting and decorating, landscaping, flooring, carpet laying by any installation method, plumbing, or roofing work, and others whose principal contracting business involves the use of specialized building trades or crafts.”
Exhibit “A” to HAR chapter 16-77 states that:
“Specialty contractors” are further classified under the following subclassifications:
C-1 Acoustical and insulation contractor;
C-2 Mechanical insulation contractor;
C-3 Asphalt paving and surfacing contractor;
C-3a Asphalt concrete patching, sealing, and striping contractor;
C-3b Play court surfacing contractor;
C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating, and steam fitting contractor;
C-5 Cabinet, millwork, and carpentry remodeling and repairs contractor;
C-5a Garage door and window shutters contractor;
C-5b Siding application contractor;
C-6 Carpentry framing contractor;
C-7 Carpet laying contractor;
C-9 Cesspool contractor;
C-10 Scaffolding contractor;
C-12 Drywall contractor;
C-13 Electrical contractor;
C-14 Sign contractor;
C-15 Electronic systems contractor;
C-15a Fire and burglar alarm contractor;
C-15b Telecommunications contractor;
C-16 Elevator contractor;
C-16a Conveyor systems contractor;
C-17 Excavating, grading, and trenching contractor;
C-19 Asbestos contractor;
C-20 Fire protection contractor;
C-20a Fire repressant systems contractor;
C-21 Flooring contractor;
C-22 Glazing and tinting contractor;
C-22a Glass tinting contractor;
C-23 Gunite contractor;
C-24 Building moving and wrecking contractor;
C-25 Institutional and commercial equipment contractor;
C-27 Landscaping contractor;
C-27a Hydro mulching contractor;
C-27b Tree trimming and removal contractor;
C-31 Masonry contractor;
C-31a Cement concrete contractor;
C-31b Stone masonry contractor;
C-31c Refractory contractor;
C-31d Tuckpointing and caulking contractor;
C-31e Concrete cutting, drilling, sawing, coring, and pressure grouting contractor;
C-32 Ornamental, guardrail, and fencing contractor;
C-32a Wood and vinyl fencing contractor;
C-33 Painting and decorating contractor;
C-33a Wall coverings contractor;
C-33b Taping contractor;
C-33c Surface treatment contractor;
C-34 Soil stabilization contractor
C-35 Pile driving, pile and caisson drilling, and foundation contractor;
C-36 Plastering contractor;
C-36a Lathing contractor;
C-37 Plumbing contractor;
C-37a Sewer and drain line contractor;
C-37b Irrigation and lawn sprinkler systems contractor;
C-37c Vacuum and air systems contractor;
C-37d Water chlorination and sanitation contract or;
C-37e Treatment and pumping facilities contractor;
C-37f Fuel dispensing contractor;
C-38 Post tensioning contractor;
C-40 Refrigeration contractor;
C-40a Prefabricated refrigerator panels contractor;
C-41 Reinforcing steel contractor;
C-42 Roofing contractor;
C-42a Aluminum and other metal shingles contractor;
C- 42b Wood shingles and wood shakes contractor;
C-42c Concrete and clay tile contractor;
C-42e Urethane foam contractor;
C-42g Roof coatings contractor;
C-43 Sewer, sewage disposal, drain, and pipe laying contractor;
C-43a Reconditioning and repairing pipeline contractor;
C-44 Sheet metal contractor;
C-44a Gutters contractor;
C-44b Awnings and patio cover contractor;
C-48 Structural steel contractor;
C-48a Steel door contractor;
C-49 Swimming pool contractor;
C-49a Swimming pool service contractor;
C-49b Hot tub and pool contractor;
C-51 Tile contractor;
C-51a Cultured marble contractor;
C-51b Terrazzo contractor;
C-52 Ventilating and air conditioning contractor;
C-53 Miscellaneous retail products contractor;
C-54 Interior design contractor;
C-55 Waterproofing contractor;
C-56 Welding contractor;
C-57 Well contractor;
C-57a Pumps installation contractor;
C-57b Injection well contractor;
C-60 Solar power systems contractor;
C-61 Solar energy systems contractor;
C-61a Solar hot water systems contractor;
C-61b Solar heating and cooling systems contractor
C-62 Pole and line contractor;
C-62a Pole contractor;
C-63 High voltage electrical contractor; and
C-68 Classified specialist. The scope of work of each specialty contractor classification shall be as follows:
C-1 Acoustical and insulation contractor.To install interior or exterior acoustic tile systems, spray systems, and insulation in buildings and structures for the purpose of sound control. These systems or materials may be installed independently of or in conjunction with acoustic tile and/or drywall systems as multi purpose (acoustic, insulation, fire retardant) systems;
C-2 Mechanical insulation contractor. To install insulation materials on mechanical systems for the purpose of temperature control.
C-3 Asphalt paving and surfacing contractor. To proportion, mix, and place base materials; and to place paving and surfacing consisting of graded mineral aggregates bonded with asphalt or bituminous materials so that a firm, smooth surface suitable for roadways, runways, driveways, parking areas, and play areas is obtained, including the application of seal coating and parking lot or highway striping;
C-3a Asphalt concrete patching, sealing, and striping contractor. To patch asphalt roadways, runways, driveways and parking areas so that a suitable surface is obtained; to seal coat surfaces, to paint parking stripes, highway stripes, or playcourt lines, and to install epoxy buttons or white dome dividers on highways;
C-3b Play court surfacing contractor. To prepare or install existing or new surfaces; to install materials or apply top or seal coating so that a level, suitable play court surface is obtained; and to paint playcourt lines;
C-4 Boiler, hot-water heating, hot water supply, and steam fitting contractor. To install and repair fire-tube and water-tube power boilers, packaged boiler systems, hot-water heating and hot water supply boilers, and thermal fluid systems; including all fitting and piping, valves, gauges, pumps, radiators, convectors, fuel oil tanks, fuel oil lines, hazardous waste storage tanks, chimneys, flues, heat insulation, and all other devices, apparatus, and equipment appurtenant thereto, including the insulation of pipes in connection with the boiler installation or repair, and installation of hydromatic radiant heating systems (warm floor) provided these are connected to a boiler;
C-5 Cabinet, millwork, and carpentry remodeling and repairs contractor. To install cabinets, cases, sashes, doors, trims, or nonbearing partitions that become a permanent part of structure, and to remodel or to make repairs to existing buildings or structures, or both; and to do any other work which would be incidental and supplemental to the remodeling or repairing. The repairs, carpentry work, or remodeling shall include the installation of window shutters, garage doors, bifold, and shutter doors; and the installation of manufactured sidings and any other work that would not involve changes or additions to the building’s or structure’s basic components such as, but not limited to, foundations, beams, rafters, joists, or any load bearing members or sections;
C-5a Garage door and window shutters contractor.To install overhead, mechanical and sliding garage doors, including installation of window shutters which involves similar installation methods;
C-5b Siding application contractor.To prepare surfaces and install aluminum, vinyl or other manufactured siding, with the exception of wood, so that a watertight surface is obtained;
C-6 Carpentry framing contractor.To do wood and metal framing, siding, wood truss, roof sheathing, and other work as is by custom and usage accepted in the construction industry as carpentry framing;
C-7 Carpet laying contractor.To apply or install acceptable fabric floor coverings, artificial turf, or other prefabricated materials to surfaces;
C-9 Cesspool contractor.To excavate and install cesspools and septic tanks in compliance with the requirements of the department of health;
C-10 Scaffolding contractor.To erect or dismantle scaffolds only.The other contractor classifications may automatically perform this type of work in connection with their classifications;
C-12 Drywall contractor. To layout and install nonstructural metal studs, channel and joist framing systems, and all types of gypsum wallboard systems, including the taping and texturing operations incidental thereto. Also included is the application of spray on barriers which would be incidental to the installation of wallboard;
C-13 Electrical contractor. To place, install, erect, or connect any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, electrical signs, conduits, poles, raceways, and to do trenching, backfilling, patching, and surface restoration in connection with the installation of conduits and lines which transmit, transform, or utilize electrical energy less than 600 volts phase to phase. This classification also includes the work of the C-15 electronic systems contractor and
C-60 solar power systems contractor;
C-14 Sign contractor. To fabricate or install electrical or nonelectrical signs and sign devices for the purpose of display, advertising, or directions;and to install all sign supports and sign accessories;
C-15 Electronic systems contractor.To install electronic equipment and electronic controls, including but not limited to, public address, intercommunication, master antenna, and music distribution systems, CATV systems, master and program clock systems, electronic teaching devices, and other systems including electric door opening devices and fire and burglar alarm systems; provided that this shall not include the installation of any conduits thereto;
C-15a Fire and burglar alarm contractor. To install, maintain, and repair central fire and burglar alarm systems; provided that this shall not include the installation of any conduits thereto;
C-15b Telecommunications contractor.To install, maintain, and repair telephone, computer, and data systems; including the associated cabling, wiring, or fiber optics; provided that this shall not include the installation of any conduits thereto;
C-16 Elevator contractor. To assemble and install and maintain sheave beams, motors, sheaves, cable and wire rope, guides, cab, counterweight, door assemblies, hydraulic systems, automatic and manual control systems, signal systems, and all other devices, apparatus, and equipment for the safe and efficient installation and operation of electrical, hydraulic, and manually operated elevators, dumb waiters, moving walks or ramps, conveyor systems, stage lifts, escalators, and man lifts excluding any lift or conveyor used in constructing a building or structure.To make or oversee alterations within the cab of the elevator which require a permit from the department of labor and industrial relations;
C-16a Conveyor systems contractor. To install belt line conveyor systems including installation of baggage carousels;
C-17 Excavating, grading, and trenching contractor. To dig, move, and place earthen material for a cut, fill, grade, or trench, including the use of explosives in connection therewith;
C-19 Asbestos contractor. To engage in any activity involving the application, enclosure, removal, encapsulation, renovation, repair, demolition, or other disturbances of asbestos or asbestos-containing material that may become friable;
C-20 Fire protection contractor. To lay out and install approved types of fire prevention and protective systems, including all mechanical apparatus, devices, piping, and equipment appurtenant thereto. The licensee shall comply with applicable provisions of the National Board of Fire Underwriters (NBFU) standards to meet all requirements of the local authorities having jurisdiction;
C-20a Fire repressant systems contractor.To install tanks, piping, sprinkler heads, dry chemical systems, CO2 systems, and halon systems related to fire repressant systems;
C-21 Flooring contractor. To apply or install floor covering material such as linoleum, rubber, vinyl, cork, asphalt, plastic aluminates, or other materials that are by custom and usage accepted in the construction industry as composition flooring; including the installation of wood floor covering and also to include floor sanding and refinishing of floor surfaces. This also includes the use of rubber granules to create a floor covering or surface;
C-22 Glazing and tinting contractor.To glaze or tint frames, panels, sash, and doors.To assemble and install window wall and curtain wall, shower doors, tub enclosures, mirrors, metal windows and screens, metal sliding doors, metal jalousies, store front metal and trim, plastics, tempered glass doors; including items such as frames and hardware and any allied products not stated above but affiliated with the glass and glazing industry;
C-22a Glass tinting contractor. To apply any material or combination of materials to surfaces described in the C-22 classification above, to provide a tinting shield from natural or artificial light;
C-23 Gunite contractor. To pneumatically apply aggregates, cement, and water as gunite and finish the surface; including the setting of ground wires and pencil rods to establish the finished surface planes;
C-24 Building moving and wrecking contractor. To move, post, or demolish structures including removal of debris and to dismantle or free specific portions of a structure in order that it can be raised and moved. Posting shall be limited to placing a structure in position on a property only, and renovations shall not be Included;
C-25 Institutional and commercial equipment contractor. To install industrial instrumentation including, but not limited to, pneumatic instrumentation systems, laboratory equipment, lockers, and food services equipment, folding and sliding partitions, folding bleachers, stationary metal partitions, raised floor systems, prefabricated systems using metal chutes, incinerator, stages and rigging of stage curtains and racks, jail and prison equipment, and related locking devices or control
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Commission on Water Resource Management:
Contact Phone #: 808-587-0214
Email: dlnr.cwrm@hawaii.gov
APPLICATION FOR A WELL CONSTRUCTION/PUMP INSTALLATION PERMIT fee $25
Hawaii Public Works Division:
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION – ADMINISTRATION – ROOM 426
Phone … (808)586-0526
Fax … (808)586-0521
Christine Kinimaka, Public Works Administrator
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BRANCH –ROOM 423
Phone … (808)586-0414
Fax … (808)586-0521
Gordon Chen, Public Works Manager
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION, LEASING SERVICES BRANCH – ROOM 429
Phone … (808)586-0508
Fax … (808)586-0779
Bridget Sawai, Leasing Program Manager
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION, PLANNING BRANCH – ROOM 430
Phone … (808)586-0500
Fax … (808)586-0482
Joseph Earing, Public Works Manager
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT BRANCH – ROOM 427
Phone … (808)586-0460
Fax … (808)586-0530
Eric Nishimoto, Public Works Manager
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION, STAFF SERVICES OFFICE – ROOM 422
Phone … (808)586-0520
Fax … (808)586-0521
Gordon Wood, Public Works Manager
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICE – ROOM 428
Phone … (808)586-0450
E-mail … public.works.technical.services.office@hawaii.gov
Scott Ojiri, Public Works Manager
Hawaii DOT:
Aliiaimoku Building
869 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (DIR)
Director: Jade Butay (808) 587-2150
Fax(808) 587-2167
Room 509
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