The specialized contractor’s license
The holder of a specialized contractor’s license is distinguished from the holder of a general contractor’s license by his main activity. The latter is linked to a single construction trade, such as finishing work, painting, etc.
The specialized contractor performs himself or with his employees, as the case may be, work related to a specialty.
This contractor may bid on, carry out or have carried out work included in his license subcategory (s) regardless of the type of building, installation or work concerned.
Whether it’s new work, additions, alterations, maintenance or repairs, specialty contractors usually work on contract for general contractors or for people who are developing or improving their commercial or residential building.
How many exams do I have to take?
For a specialized contractor’s license comprising one (1) or more subcategories of the annex 3 , the following exams must be taken:
- Administration – Duration 3h00
- Safety management on construction sites – Duration 1h30
- Project and site management – Duration 3h00 (since August 2019)
List of sub-categories in SCHEDULE III that may appear under your specialized contractor’s license and assessed with the 3 exams indicated above:
4.2 Non-structural masonry, marble and ceramic work
7. Insulation, waterproofing, covers and exterior cladding
11.2 Special equipment and products
12. Cabinets and machined counters
Costs to be expected for obtaining a specialized contractor license (example given for the specialized contractor of the annex 3 )
Preparatory training for the RBQ exams : $ 650.00
First year of license: $ 724.74
RBQ exam fees: $ 269.49
RBQ license bond : $ 300.00
Total: $ 1944.23 (Training + surety + RBQ fees )
Tax exempt and no additional or hidden costs
For a specialized contractor license in Annex 2, one or more exam (s) must be added
- execution of construction work in the subcategory (s) of the SCHEDULE II targeted by the request (Thus, an exam must be passed for each sub-category of SCHEDULE II requested.) Duration 3h00
List of sub-categories of Annex 2 requiring additional examination and specific to the sub-category concerned:
2.2 Non-drilled water catchment structures
2.3 Groundwater pumping systems
2.4 On-site sanitation systems
2.6 Piles and special foundations
5.1 Metal structures and precast concrete elements
10. Solid fuel localized heating systems
11.1 Industrial or institutional piping under pressure
13.3 Fire extinguishing systems
13.4 Localized fire extinguishing systems
14.2 Lifts for disabled people
14.3 Other types of lifting devices
15.2 Natural gas burner systems
15.4 Hot water and steam heating systems
15.5.1 Plumbing for certain work that is not reserved exclusively for master pipe-mechanics
15.9 Small refrigeration systems
17.1 Instrumentation, control and regulation
The subcategory 16 Electricity which targets Master Electricians has different peculiarities in terms of examinations.
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The required license bond
The surety is intended to compensate any customer who has suffered damage as a result of the non-performance or execution of construction work and resulting directly from the down payments made, the non-completion of the work, poor workmanship and defects discovered in the year following the end of the work.
The amount of coverage required for the license bond is $ 20,000 for specialty contractors.
It will cost between $ 300 and $ 600 annually to the specialized contractor (depending on the insurance company with which he does business)
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