Something you may not think about much, but the CSLB has rules for advertising for licensed contractors and it’s important to stay current.

You already know about advertising in newspapers, magazines, and on radio and television airwaves but, for licensed contractors, advertising is more than that.

It’s also:

• Your business card;
• Any contract proposal;
• Lettering on your trucks and other vehicles;
• Any sign or billboard identifying you or your company as a contractor;
• Any electronic transmission, including your company’s website content;
• Any soliciting brochure, pamphlet, circular, or Internet ad you or anyone else posts or distributes;
• Any clothing or giveaway items that include your company name or logo; and
• Any directory or listing that states or implies you are a contractor requesting or looking for the kind of work that requires a contractor license under California Contractors License Law.

These specifications are in Section 861 of the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Rules and Regulations. They define what Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section (§) 7030.5 means when it says that licensed contractors are required to include their license numbers in “(a) all construction contracts; (b) subcontracts and calls forbid; and (c) all forms of advertising, as prescribed by the registrar of contractors.” The civil penalty (pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 884) for not complying with this requirement is between $100 and $1,000 for a first offense.

Identifying Business Vehicles C-36 Plumbing, C-45 Sign, and C-57 Well-Drilling contractors must display the following information on each side of every business vehicle with commercial registration in letters at least 1.5 inches high (B&P § 7029.5):

• Business name;
• Permanent business address; and
• Contractor license number.

All other licensed contractors must display their business names and contractor license numbers on every one of their commercially-registered vehicles. The name and number must be in a clearly visible location in letters at least 3/4 inch high and wide (B&P § 7029.6).

Make sure to check the CSLB for any current requirements.

In our latest episode in our complaint series, we discuss citations and how they work so you know what to expect if you have a complaint that gets to this point.

If you have missed previous episodes, click HERE for the playlist

In the past two years, RMO Agency has been hosting online meetings on RMO Connect Community for our RMOs to join, discuss construction-related topics, and network with one another.

Here are some questions they discussed during one of the Zoom meetings.
We will continue to share short clips of these meetings in the upcoming months.

If you have any business/construction-related questions for our RMOs, please send us an email and we’ll be happy to address your questions in the next meeting.

Please also let us know if you are interested in attending any of our upcoming Zoom or Live meetings with your fellow contractors!

Congratulations to RMO, Greg Zamora, for being featured on Turlock local news for innovative construction solutions! 

Developers are looking to bring a more modern look to Turlock’s residential architecture with new townhomes proposed on the north side of town.

Perfect Logistics, Inc. has submitted plans to the City for a 31-unit multi-family residential project at 4118 N. Tegner Rd. The development will consist of seven three-story townhomes with rooftop terraces and side patios, and each of the 31 units will feature either a carport or garage.

An existing home on the property will be demolished to make way for the new housing, which is across the street from a condo project that is now underway after being previously approved in 2019. According to Perfect Logistic owner’s representative Greg Zamora, architects from Chicago designed the project with a contemporary vision in mind.

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Congratulations to our recent graduates:

• Cerda Designs Inc.