Outline of Classifications
BC - Building Construction
A. Residential-"Residential building contractors" are those whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one (1), two (2), three (3), or four (4) family unit residences not exceeding three (3) stories in height and accessory use structures in connection therewith.1. Limited Residential (r)-A limited residential contractor is authorized to bid on and contract for the construction, remodel, repair, or improvement of a single family dwelling the total cost of which does not exceed one hundred twenty five thousand dollars ($125,000.00).B. Commercial-A commercial building contractor is authorized to bid on and contract for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or demolition of any building or structure for use and occupancy by the general public, including residential construction with more than four (4) units or greater than three (3) stories in height. 2. Small Commercial (b)-A small commercial building contractor is authorized to bid on and contract for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or demolition of any building or structure for use and occupancy by the general public the total cost of which does not exceed seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000.00).C. Industrial-A contractor under this classification is authorized to bid on and contract for the erection, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings or structures used for industrial production and service, such as manufacturing plants. Building Categories
1. Each building category may apply to any major construction classification.2. Pursuant to T.C.A. § 62-6-113, a contractor may not be licensed in six (6) or more categories under any one (1) major classification without successfully passing the written or oral examination, or both, for the major classification.2. Carpentry, Framing and Millwork, etc.6. Glass, Window and Door Construction7. Institutional and Recreational Equipment8. Lathe, Plaster, Stucco, and Aluminum Siding9. Masonry - under one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), materials and labor10. Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metal11. Painting, Interior Decorating13. Site and Subdivision Development14. Special Coatings and Waterproofing15. Tile, Terrazzo and Marble17. Elevators, Escalators, and Dumbwaiters18. Erection and Fabrication of Structural Steel21. Roofing - includes gutters and vinyl siding HC - Heavy Construction
A. Marine (Wharves, Docks, Harbor Improvements and Terminals)C. Energy and Power PlantsD. Dams, Dikes, Levees and CanalsE. Mining Surface and UndergroundF. Oil Field ConstructionI. Landfill Construction Heavy Construction Categories (Apply to All Areas)
1. Structural Steel Erection2. Tower and Stack Construction3. Foundation Construction, Pile Driving, Foundation Drilling, and Stabilization4. Demolition and Movement of Structures5. Clearing, Grubbing, Snagging and Rip Rap6. Slipform Concrete Structures7. Rigging and Crane RiggingHRA - Highway, Railroad and Airport Construction
A. Grading and Drainage-Includes grading, drainage pipe and structures, clearing and grubbing.B. Base and Paving 2. Hot and Cold Mix Asphalt3. Surface Treatment AsphaltC. Bridges and Culverts 4. Bridge Deck Overlay (Sealant)D. Railroad Construction and Related ItemsE. Miscellaneous and Specialty Items1. Traffic Safety (c) Guardrail and Fencing(d) Attenuators, signalization and roadway lighting2. Landscaping-Includes seeding, sodding, planting, and chemical weed and brush control.3. Pavement Rehabilitation-Includes pressure grouting, grinding and grooving, concrete joints, and underdrains.5. Miscellaneous Concrete-Includes sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, and box culverts.MU - Municipal and Utility Construction
Municipal and Utility Construction includes all supervision, labor, material and equipment to complete underground piping, water and sewer plants and sewer disposal, grading and drainage, and paving (unless restricted to specific areas named).
A. Underground Piping-Furnish supervision, labor, material and equipment to complete all underground piping for municipal and utility construction (unless restricted to specific areas names).1. Gas Distribution and Transmission Lines2. Sewer Lines, Storm Drains, Rehabilitation and StructuresB. Water and Sewer Systems*-*Classification BC-B is necessary in order to construct water and sewer plants.C. Grading and Drainage-Includes grading, drainage pipe and structures, clearing and grubbing.D. Base and Paving 2. Hot and Cold Mix Asphalt3. Surface Treatment Asphalt5. Miscellaneous Concrete (includes sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, and box culverts) MC (CMC) - Mechanical Contracting (the classification CMC is noted on licenses issued after 1992 and represents that the licensee has passed the Board licensing exam and that no county or municipality shall require such state licensee or its employees to pass any county or municipal test or examination pursuant to T.C.A. § 62-6-111(i)(2)(C)).
A. Plumbing and Gas PipingC. HVAC, Refrigeration, Gas PipingD. Sprinklers & Fire ProtectionE. Insulation of Mechanical WorkG. Pneumatic Tube SystemsH. Temperature Controls (Pneumatic/Electric)I. Boiler Construction & RepairsJ. Fuel Gas Piping and SystemsLMC - Licensed Masonry Contractor
E (CE) - Electrical Contracting (the classification CE is noted on licenses issued after 1992 and represents that the licensee has passed the Board licensing exam and that no county or municipality shall require such state licensee or its employees to pass any county or municipal test or examination pursuant to T.C.A. § 62-6-111(i)(2)(C)).
A. Electrical Transmission LinesB. Electrical Work for Buildings and StructuresC. Underground Electrical Conduit InstallationD. Sound and Intercom Systems, Fire Detection Systems, Signal and Burglar Alarm Systems and Security Systems up to seventy (70) volts do not require examination-*Please note that a separate license, issued by the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board, is also required for alarm systems.F. Data Communication Systems (e.g. fiber optics & cabling)I. Building Automation ControlsJ. Fire Detection Systems, Signal and Burglar Alarm Systems and Security Systems with conduit and wiring above seventy (70) volts require an electrical exam.K. Roadway Lighting, Attenuators and Signalization - requires electrical examination.L. Electric Meter InstallationS - Specialty The Board will utilize the system of classifications set forth in Appendix A. The Board reserves the right to depart from the classification system in appropriate individual cases.
S - Specialty/Environmental work falling within the definition of contracting pursuant to T.C.A. § 62-6-102.
A. Asbestos Material Handling/RemovingB. Underground Storage TankC. Lead-Based Paint AbatementD. Hazardous Waste RemovalE. Air, Water or Soil RemediationF. Mold Remediation In each of the above environmental classifications, the following requirements apply:
1. In order to be eligible for licensure in this specialty classification, the applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that the designated employee(s) shall have completed all training courses as required by the applicant state and federal agencies. In the event training courses are unavailable, the applicant's education, training, experience and equipment will be determined and considered in order to qualify the applicant for licensure.2. A contractor holding a license in this specialty classification shall, as a condition for renewal of such license, keep abreast of all applicable state and federal requirements to ensure "state of the art" handling and removing of above materials by requiring its designated employee(s) to do so.3. A contractor shall, whenever work in this specialty classification is in progress, have physically on the job site the designated employee(s) directly responsible for the work.4. A contractor shall notify the Board of any citation lodged against it, or any of its employees, relative to work in a specialty classification within ten (10) days of receipt of the citation. S - Specialty/Medical Gas Piping installation, maintenance and repair work falling within the regulation of medical gas piping pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-11-253.
A. Medical Gas Piping Installer Certification Requirements.1. The minimum qualifications for board certification are the qualifications for certification established by the American Medical Gas Institute (AMGI) or the Piping Industry Progress and Education Trust Fund (PIPE). A minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of training, with eight (8) of such hours in brazing, shall be required for board certification. The board shall from time to time revise minimum qualifications for board certification to include the most current edition of NFPA 99C "Standard on Gas and Vacuum Systems."(a) The minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of training for board certification as a medical gas installer shall include training in the following areas from the most current edition of NFPA 99C, Gas and Vacuum Systems: (2) Gas Distribution Systems.(3) Installation of Pressurized Gas Systems.(5) Brazing Techniques for Medical Gas Systems.(6) Requirements for Levels of Patient Care.2. The board may designate and approve independent examining agencies, as necessary, to provide the training and examinations necessary for board certification required by T.C.A. § 68-11-253. The board will review an examining agency's curriculum prior to its designation to determine compliance with the minimum qualifications listed above in A.1.(a).3. The designated examining agency may charge reasonable fees for training and examination as determined appropriate by the board.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0680-01-.16
Original rule filed July 22, 1974; effective August 21, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed January 20, 1977; effective February 19, 1977. Amendment filed May 19, 1980; effective July 3, 1980. Amendment filed September 16, 1981; effective November 2, 1981. Amendment filed October 16, 1985; effective November 15, 1985. Amendment filed January 31, 1996; effective April 16, 1996. Amendment filed June 25, 2003; effective September 8, 2003. Amendments filed July 25, 2011; effective October 23, 2011. Repeal and new rule filed October 9, 2012; effective January 7, 2013. Amendment filed November 22, 2013; effective February 20, 2014. Amendments filed June 8, 2017; to have been effective September 6, 2017. However, the Government Operations Committee filed a 45-day stay of the effective date of the rules on August 17, 2017; new effective date 10/21/2017.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-6-108 and 62-6-112.