Chapter 1 - License Law Flashcards
Underground service marking color: red
Electric
Underground service marking color: green
Sewer
Underground service marking color: blue
Water
Underground service marking color: pink
Temporary service
Underground service marking color: orange
Communications
Underground service marking color: yellow
Gas, oil, chemical, steam
Underground service marking color: purple
Reclaimed water
Underground service marking color: white
Proposed excavation
Height of business name and license # text on vehicles
3/4”
*except for plumbing, sign, and well drillers, who must also show name, and address in 1.5” text
Minor work
Less than $500
Change of business name must be submitted within
90 days
Time to file license fee and bond after passing exam
90 days
The following states have reciprocity with CA
AZ, NV, UT
License must be renewed every
Two years
Renew expired licenses within
5 years
Registrar must be notified of death of license holder within
90 days
Registrar must start legal action within X of complaint
4 years
All project records must be kept for
5 years
Licensee must appeal complaint for hearing within
15 days
Types of dispute arbitration
Mandatory, voluntary
You must be represented by an attorney if your business is a
Corporation or LLC
You must submit your agreement to arbitrate within
30 days
Building inspectors may enter between the times of
8am6pm
You must alert 811 at least X before excavation
2 days before
