Alabama Administrative Code Title 230 - STATE OF ALABAMA LICENSING BOARD FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Here’s a detailed overview of Title 230 – State of Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors from the Alabama Administrative Code:
📘 Structure & Chapters
Title 230 governs the Licensing Board for General Contractors and is organized into two chapters:
Chapter 230‑X‑1 – Contractors: Covers licensure, renewal, classifications, financial requirements, exams, disciplinary matters, and operational rules (regulations.justia.com).
Chapter 230‑X‑2 – Description of Organization: Outlines board composition, governance, public rule-making procedures, and emergency or declaratory rules (genconbd.alabama.gov).
🛠 Key Regulations from Chapter 230-X-1
Here are highlights of the most important rules:
Rule
Subject
Summary
230‑X‑1‑.01
Renewal Procedures
Licenses expire in renewal month; must apply 30 days prior, with financial statements and fee. A 90-day extension is allowed; failure after yields a $50 late fee. Lapsed >1 year requires new application (genconbd.alabama.gov).
230‑X‑1‑.02
Bid Limits
Requires minimum net worth/working capital, with bid limits tied to 10× net worth or working capital. Supplementary bank credit or personal guarantees allow expansions .
230‑X‑1‑.05–.07
Licensing Scenarios
Firm licensure across contexts: - Contractors must hold a license even on leased property . - Joint ventures require all parties licensed with equivalent classification (genconbd.alabama.gov). - Owner-builders using own workforce can avoid licensure if they self-perform but must hire licensed contractors for contracts ≥ $50K ($5K for pools) (genconbd.alabama.gov).
230‑X‑1‑.10
Construction Manager
Must be licensed in the relevant major classification and maintain a sufficient bid limit .
230‑X‑1‑.14
Bidding As Licensed
All work must be bid and performed under the exact name on official records .
230‑X‑1‑.41
Fee Payments
Payments require cashier’s check, certified check, money order, or cash in-person. Personal/company checks not accepted .
230‑X‑1‑.42
Inactive License
Prime contractors wishing to go inactive must notify the board before the license expires .
🏛 Oversight – Chapter 230-X-2
Board Composition: Five members appointed by the Governor, meeting at least quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) (genconbd.alabama.gov).
Rule-making: Includes processes for petitions, notices, public hearings, board decisions, emergency rules, and declaratory rulings (genconbd.alabama.gov).
✅ Accessing the Full Code
Justia and Alabama Legislature’s Admin Code portal host full Title 230 text (regulations.justia.com).
For the most current version, check the Alabama Administrative Monthly and the official Alabama Legislature site.
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