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ONE – Commit to becoming a C51 Structural Steel Contractor, study at HOME on your schedule, Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!
Read our best in the industry C51 Structural Steel exam manual.
Watch & listen as experts review Math & Health & Safety Rules.
Learn the art of dominating a four-question multiple-choice exam.
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TWO – Apply to the CSLB. We will help! New online tools will help you correctly fill out your original Structural Steel contractor exam application. Fill out the form, call us for assistance, and schedule a free line by line review of your application before submission to the CSLB!
With our help, submitting a correctly filled out Structural Steel Contractor application to the CSLB has never been easier!
THREE – Prepare for and pass your exam. Our students dramatically improve their test scores and pass the C51 Structural Steel exam.
CALIFORNIA C51 STRUCTURAL STEEL CONTRACTOR TRADE EXAM COURSE
FOR YOUR ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE, YOU MUST ADDITIONALLY ORDER & PASS THE LAW & BUSINESS EXAM:
When purchasing a C51 trade exam course, choose the course format. The 100% Online Trade eManual, Streaming Audio/Video, and Online Practice tests are accessible from any device with internet access.
Choose your course format from either
eCourse – 100% Online! (Trade eManual, not printable. Streaming Audio/Video, & Online Practice Tests) OR
Physical Manual + Online Audio / Video & Online Testing OR
Physical Manual + CD’s DVD’s & Online Testing
C51 STRUCTURAL STEEL EXAM TRADE MANUAL
The C51 Structural Steel contractors exam manual covers all the material needed to pass the trade section of your California Structural Steel exam. Topics include the designation of steel members, rigging, steel, fasteners, welding, trusses, cranes & derricks, plus general knowledge and summaries of the uniform building code. The last section of the manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.
Don’t waste time commuting to a classroom when you can study conveniently in your home or office. Our program is a reliable, affordable way to pass the C51 Structural Steel exam.
C51 STRUCTURAL STEEL AUDIO / VIDEO LECTURES
NEW! ONLINE STREAMING OF AUDIO & VIDEO LECTURES. WATCH, LISTEN, & STUDY FROM ANY ONLINE DEVICE OR SMARTPHONE!
Expert instructors with decades of related trade experience cover key C51 Structural Steel contractor math & safety concepts in greater detail. Our audio and video lectures cover math formulas and Health and Safety Orders.
Audio and video lectures complement the Structural Steel Manual. Expert instructors with decades of experience covering key math and health & safety concepts that you must know while in the comfort of your home, car, or office.
THE LATEST ONLINE STRUCTURAL STEEL PRACTICE QUESTIONS
To target your study, review Structural Steel contractor test questions with online flashcards. When you already know an answer, mark it as done, and you won’t see it again. Don’t know the answer? Then mark it for further study. In this way, you gain real-time feedback to concentrate on the subjects you need to improve.
SIMULATED ONLINESTRUCTURAL STEEL EXAMS
Take a C51 Structural Steel license test to check your general knowledge. Verify your progress as you master the study material. Our course includes three online practice exams, plus an additional update exam consisting of our absolute latest exam questions!
ONE YEAR UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL ONLINE TEST QUESTIONS & EXAMS
Other schools may offer 90-day access to online tools in the hopes of charging you twice for extended access to study materials. Instead, we provide complete access to all online course materials for an entire year.
IMPORTANT: When applying for your original contractor’s license, YOU MUST ORDER & PASS TWO SEPARATE EXAMS.
The 1st exam is The TRADE EXAM (covering C51 Structural Steel trade practices).
The 2nd exam is The LAW & BUSINESS EXAM (covering California Contract Law and Business practices).
Breakdown
Each student enrolled in the C-51 Structural Steel course receives the following:
The C-51 Structural Steel Contractor Study Guide contains the following sections;
MATH REVIEW: covers math and estimating formulas, units of measurement, basic geometry, and also the architect’s scale.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Manual includes a general knowledge section covering necessary trade information all students must know to pass the exam.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Our comprehensive health and safety section familiarizes students with Cal/OSHA as well as other regulations and practices.
REVIEW QUESTIONS: Lists the most difficult questions, indexed to the relevant section of the manual.
AUDIO / VIDEO LECTURES
Audio CD’s and video DVDs summarize the Health and Safety section of the printed manual. Recorded lectures walk students through our math review and the Health and Safety Lectures.
C-51 STRUCTURAL STEEL TRADE EXAM:
Online Practice Tools
FLASHCARDS: Online flashcard program tracks your history and also allows you to exclude question you have already learned.
PRACTICE EXAMS: Three different exams with approximately 100 questions each, timed, to simulate actual exam conditions. We update all questions regularly to reflect changing trends in exam focus.
ASSISTANCE FILLING OUT APPLICATION
Get help filling out your contractor exam application or request a free review of your completed form before submission. All students in our C-51 Insulation & Acoustical course can call us at 866-685-8564 for assistance.
Exam Content
The C51 Exam has five major sections:
Section 1. Planning and Estimation (20% of C51 Exam)
Reviewing plans and specifications
Conducting site visits
Coordinating with other trades
Estimating equipment and material
Section 2. Fabrication (15% of C51 Exam)
Developing drawings
Storing material
Determining placement of material
Section 3. Layout and Placement of Reinforcing Steel (20% of C51 Exam)
Processing material
Creating holes and slots in material
Cleaning and priming members
Loading and transporting material
Section 4. Placement and Stressing of Post-tensioned Cables (20% of C51 Exam)
Erecting and securing material
Installing beams and trusses
Installing high strength bolts
Finishing joints and connections
Section 5. Safety (25% of C51 Exam)
Working in elevated areas
Hoisting and rigging
Correcting safety hazards
Operating lift equipment
Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Percentages are approximate
Source Material
C-51 Structural Steel exam source material
The CSLB utilizes the following publications for the creation of the Insulation & Acoustical exam. California codebooks can be viewed online: www.bsc.ca.gov
Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination, A2.4. American Welding Society.
PHONE: (800) 644-2400
INTERNET: www.aisc.org
State of California General Industry & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA) and State of California Construction & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA). 2019. California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Mancomm.
PHONE: (877) 626-2666.
INTERNET: www.mancomm.com
Steel Construction Manual. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).
PHONE: (800) 644-2400
INTERNET: www.aisc.org
Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).
PHONE: (800) 644-2400
INTERNET: www.aisc.org
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).
PHONE: (800) 644-2400
INTERNET: www.aisc.org
State of California General Industry & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA) and State of California Construction & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA). 2019. California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Mancomm.
PHONE: (877) 626-2666.
INTERNET: www.mancomm.com
C-51 Structural Steel contractor fabricates and erects structural steel shapes and plates, of any profile, perimeter or cross-section, that are or may be used as structural members for buildings and structures, including the riveting, welding, rigging and metal roofing systems necessary to perform this work.
Free C51 Practice Quiz
Free C51 Structural Steel practice exam:
These free C51 Structural Steel practice questions are similar to the ones you will encounter when taking the contractors exam.
If you readily answer more than seven questions correctly, you are in pretty good shape.
However, if you miss three or more questions, you are in danger of failing the TRADE portion of the Contractor Exam.
What is the MOST common use of ultrasound testing in the steel industry?
Correct!Wrong!
Which of the following resources would provide the specifications for tightening connection bolts?
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Which of the following would be the MOST commonly found in a moment connection?
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If a crane company charges $250 per hour of operation, how much will a crane cost for four days of 8 hours each day and one day of 4 hours, in addition to 4 hours of travel time?
Correct!Wrong!
Where are the requirements for the completion of welding inspections typically found?
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When two or more rolled beams or channels are used side-by-side to form a fixture member, they must be connected together at intervals of:
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Which of the following indicates equal legs in a steel angle?
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Which of the following types of connection can withstand the greatest tensile and shear stresses?
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A code states that you may cantilever 24" for every 1" of beam depth. If you have a 9" beam, what is the allowable span?
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In spot (resistance) welding, if the current is doubled the heat is:
Correct!Wrong!
Free C-51: Practice Quiz: Take our 2019 exam, see where you stand!
FAIL - You did not pass the trade portion of the C-51 Structural Steel practice exam.
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You must pass both the C-51 Structural Steel exam and the Law & Business exam covering California contracting law if this is your first contractor’s license.
Contractor Law and Business Exam Prep
PASS THE LAW & BUSINESS EXAM. IT’S EASY AS ONE-TWO-THREE!
Commit to passing your Contractor Law & Business exam. Prepare to pass the exam while at HOME, on your schedule; “Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!“
Order Our Course and Apply to the CSLB. We help you correctly fill out your Contractor License Application at no additional cost. Call us for assistance. “Spend Less and Pass your Test.”
Study. Our clients pass the law exam on their 1st attempt!
Qualifying individuals “Exception (D) License” must pass their trade exam.(sold separately)
Chapter 5: Business Management: Principles of management, business entities, and accounting for contractors.
Chapter 6: Operations Management: Job Site Supervision, Project Management, Estimating & Bidding Bonds, and Job Costing.
Law & Business Review Questions: similar to practice exams but cover “Must Know” information.
Audio/Video Lectures:
Streaming online Audio and Video files or CDs & DVDs summarize key points from each section of the printed manual. Recorded lectures walk students through the plans, questions, and explanations.
Chapter 1: Contractors’ License Law Audio/Video
Chapter 2: Contracts Audio/Video
Chapter 3: Mechanics’ Lien Law Audio/Video
Chapter 4: Employment Law Audio/Video
Chapter 5: Business Management Audio/Video
Chapter 6: Operations Management Audio/Video
Law & Business Review Questions Audio/Video
Law & Business Online Practice Tools
FLASHCARDS: Online flashcard program tracks your history, allowing you to exclude questions you have already learned.
PRACTICE EXAMS: Timed, to simulate actual exam conditions. Questions are updated weekly to reflect changing trends in exam focus based on current user feedback.
Pass the Law and Business Exam – Best course available at any price. 100% Pass Rate!$199
Exam Content
THE LAW AND BUSINESS EXAM HAS EIGHT MAJOR SECTIONS:
Section 1. Business Organization (10% of Exam)
Company organization
Project organization
Section 2. Business Finances (15% of Exam)
Cash management
Budget and planning
Taxes
Financial reporting
Section 3. Employment Requirements (12% of Exam)
Employment regulations
Evaluation and record-keeping
Payroll
Section 4. Bonds, Insurance, and Liens (10% of Exam)
Bonds
Workers’ compensation insurance
Liens and other remedies
Other insurance
Section 5. Contract Requirements and Execution (23% of Exam)
Bidding
Cost control
Contracts
Payments
Section 6. Licensing Requirements (8% of Exam)
Business license
Contractor’s license
Activity regulation
Section 7. Licensing Requirements (15% of Exam)
Training and reporting requirements
General safety
Hazardous/unknown materials
Section 8. Safety (7% of Exam)
Prevailing wage requirements
Bonding requirements
Insurance requirements
Percentages are approximate
Source Material
LAW & BUSINESS EXAM SOURCE MATERIAL:
The CSLB utilizes the following publications for the creation of the General Engineering exam. California codebooks can be viewed online: www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc
California Contractors License Law and Reference Book. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc.
PHONE: (800) 223-1940
INTERNET: www.lexisnexis.com
Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management. National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA).
PHONE: (623) 587-9354
INTERNET: www.nascla.org
Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. BNI Building News.
PHONE: (888) 264-2665
INTERNET: www.bnibooks.com
State of California General Industry & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA) and State of California Construction & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA). 2019. California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Mancomm.
PHONE: (877) 626-2666
INTERNET: www.mancomm.com
Publisher information is current as of 11/19
Free Practice Quiz - LAW
LAW AND BUSINESS EXAM (PT-2 THE LAW):
These 10 sample test questions are similar to the ones you will encounter while taking your California
Law & Business Exam. If you easily answer more than 7 questions correctly you are in pretty good shape.
However, if you get 3 or more practice questions wrong you are in danger of failing the LAW portion of your California Contractors Exam.
Of the following, which is a correct statement regarding a schedule of payments in an original bid?
Correct!Wrong!
How often must contractors’ supervisors conduct “tool box” or “tailgate” safety meetings?
Correct!Wrong!
What is the relationship between a prime contractor and a subcontractor?
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How long must an employer keep records of FUTA and other federal payroll taxes?
Correct!Wrong!
Who is responsible for selecting materials when refilling a first-aid kit for a jobsite?
Correct!Wrong!
A subcontractor signs an unconditional waiver and release. This means that the____________________:
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Within how many days must an “agreement to arbitrate” be returned by the participants after being mailed by the Registrar?
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According to contract law, when can subcontractors and material suppliers serve a preliminary notice?
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A stop notice on a public works project is used to:
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Which of the following bonds guarantees both job completion and payment of subcontractors and suppliers?
Correct!Wrong!
Free Law & Business quiz: Take our 2019 exam, see where you stand!
FAIL - You did not pass the Law & Business practice exam.
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PASS- have passed the Law & Business practice exam.
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CSLB lists the C-61 classifications in “D” subcategories for administrative tracking. Definitions for the “D” subcategories were developed by staff and approved by the Board as policy. D3 Awnings: An awning contractor installs, modifies or repairs aluminum, metal, vinyl or canvas awnings and patio covers. These installations can be either freestanding or attached to a structure. Patio enclosures or carports are not included in this classification. D4 Central Vacuum Systems: A central vacuum systems contractor installs, modifies, maintains or repairs central vacuum systems, pneumatic tube dispatching systems or any other type of pipeline which operates systems of reduced pressure for any purpose. D6 Concrete-Related Services: A concrete-related services contractor installs reusable steel concrete form sections or interlocking precast pavers; performs post-tensioning work, concrete sawing, breaking, curing, floor hardening treatment, coloring concrete, concrete restoration, coring work or operates a concrete pumping service; and also includes the application of gunite, but does not include the installation of reinforcing steel. D9 Drilling, Blasting and Oil Field Work: A drilling, blasting and oil field work contractor does core and post hole drilling, horizontal drilling (no piping) and drilling for placement of charges and performing blasting work; performs drilling for site dewatering, oil well drilling, and other oilfield-related specialty work. (DOES NOT INCLUDE WATER WELL DRILLING) D10 Elevated Floors: An elevated floors contractor installs wood or metal framed elevated computer flooring systems. This work does not include the construction of mezzanines. D12 Synthetic Products: A synthetic products contractor installs:
(a) Synthetic counter tops and wall coverings; fiberglass, plastic, vinyl and epoxy products; plastic tile board and decorative artwork; and synthetic turf;
(b) Bathtub and enamel refinishing, resin and epoxy application, and synthetic caulking and sealants;
(c) Reservoir liners, vinyl swimming pool relining, pier piling wrap, and rodent guards; and
(d) PVC piping systems for irrigation and drainage; and subsurface irrigation drip systems. D16 Hardware, Locks, and Safes: A hardware, locks and safes contractor installs, modifies or repairs power and/or manually activated door and window locks with related hardware, built-in safes, and vaults. D21 Machinery and Pumps: A machinery and pumps contractor installs, removes, modifies or repairs:
(a) Pumps; conveyors; cranes; dock levelers; various hoisting and material handling equipment; and meters;
(b) Dumbwaiters; handicap lifting and assistance equipment; automated speed-rail trolley systems for garment hanging; and
(c) Automatic car washing racks and auto body paint finishing booth equipment.
NOTE: Construction of buildings and/or roof structures for this equipment is not included. D-24 Metal Products: A metal products contractor installs, modifies or repairs the following:
(a) Metal cabinets, lockers, modular storage structures, mail chutes, cable racks; and aluminum or vinyl storm doors and windows;
(b) Metal wall tiles; aluminum fascia covers; and metal gutters; and
(c) Aluminum studs and trusses; metal railings and turnstiles; metal prison cell accessories such as welded-to-structure cell furniture; grills; and cabinets. D28 Doors, Gates, and Activating Devices: A doors, gates and activating devices contractor installs, modifies or repairs all types of residential, commercial or industrial doors including overhead or sliding door assemblies. This includes but is not limited to: wood and screen doors, metal-clad doors, glass sliding/ stationary doors and frames, automatic revolving doors, hospital cubical doors and related installations; power-activated doors, gates, movable sun shades/shutters; card-activated equipment and other access control device; and any low-voltage electronic or manually operated door hardware/device. D29 Paperhanging: A paperhanging contractor applies all types and varieties of decorative wall coverings, except painting or paneling, including paper and vinyl goods, cork, burlap and carpet-type wall coverings. D30 Pile Driving/Pressure Foundation Jacking: A pile driving/pressure foundation jacking contractor provides a pile driving and/or caisson drilling or auger service. This work also includes but is not limited to the injection of concrete or mortar into foundations for stabilization purposes. D31 Pole Installation and Maintenance: A pole installation and maintenance contractor installs wood or precast poles to support the wiring or cable that is installed by others or installs and maintains flagpoles. D34 Prefabricated Equipment: A prefabricated equipment contractor performs the installation of prefabricated products/equipment, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Theater stage equipment, school classroom equipment, playground equipment, bleacher bench/seat component parts (no installation or renovation of any supporting or structural member); store fixtures, and display cases (either prefabricated or modular form); all forms and types of toilet/shower room partitions/accessories; and prefabricated closet systems.
(b) Laboratory and medical equipment, and dust-collecting systems; factory-built fireplaces and accessories (no masonry facing); major appliance installations and ventilating hoods in connection with existing fuel and energy lines which are installed by others.
(c) Bus stop shelters, prefabricated phone booths; prefabricated soundproof environmental clean rooms; panelized refrigerated walk-in boxes (not to include the work of refrigeration contractor); all types of modular office, institutional or home improvement systems including, but not limited to, all types of pre-finished and/or UL listed pre-wired wall panels. D35 Pool and Spa Maintenance: A pool and spa maintenance contractor installs, replaces or repairs pool motors, pumps,
filters, gas heaters and any above-ground piping in connection with pools; includes electrical switches, breakers, pool lights, diving boards, existing solar systems that heat pools, pool and spa acid baths, and applies vinyl liners to existing surfaces. D38 Sand and Water Blasting: A sand and water blasting contractor uses the force of compressed air in conjunction with abrasive materials or water to clean or prepare surfaces for any protective, decorative and/or functional treatment. D39 Scaffolding: A scaffolding contractor erects metal or wood scaffolding including temporary sidewalk sheltered construction work barricades. D40 Service Station Equipment and Maintenance: A service station maintenance contractor installs and/or removes underground fuel storage tanks up to 20,000 gallons which have been or are to be used for dispensing gasoline, diesel fuel, waste oil or kerosene (no chemicals). This work involves the installation and/or removal of all incidental tank-related piping, electrical work, including the installation of vapor probes in backfill areas of the tanks and any associated calibration work including, but not limited to, the testing and adjustment of leak detection and vapor recovery equipment, such as automatic tank gauges, leak line detectors, vapor recovery lines, and in-station diagnostics. This contractor also performs the installation of auto hoisting equipment, grease racks, compressors, air hoses, and other service station equipment.
NOTE: Licensees holding this classification prior to January 18, 2001, may perform all the work as described above. Licenses issued after this date may perform the “calibration” work only. D41 Siding and Decking: A siding and decking contractor applies or installs all types of exterior siding including wood, wood products, vinyl, aluminum and metal siding to new or existing buildings. This contractor also constructs wooden decks and related handrails. This work shall not include the construction or installation of covers or enclosures of any kind. D42 Non Electrical Sign Installation: A non-electrical sign installation contractor fabricates and installs all types of nonelectrical signs including, but not limited to: post or pole-supported signs, signs attached to structures, painted wall signs, and modifications to existing signs. D49 Tree Service: A tree service contractor prunes trees, removes trees, limbs or stumps (including grinding) and engages in tree or limb guying. D50 Suspended Ceilings: A suspended ceilings contractor installs, modifies or repairs all types of suspended ceilings including, but not limited to: lay-in-grid and other types of systems involving solid, perforated or translucent ceiling panels (no electrical work). D52 Window Coverings: A window coverings contractor installs or applies decorative, architectural/functional window/glass treatment or covering products including, but not limited to: all types of materials and fabrics that make up louvers, shutters, Venetian, and mini-blinds; residential or commercial draperies and screens; expanded metal window and door guards; plastic film window treatment and/or any other window treatment applied for temperature control or as a screening device. D53 Wood Tanks: A wood tanks contractor erects or repairs elevated wooden storage tanks and related cooling towers. (Hot tubs are not included.) D56 Trenching: A trenching contractor is limited to trenching only for foundations, pipelines, conduit and related trenching work. D59 Hydroseed Spraying: A hydroseed spraying contractor applies seeds through any liquid media to any type of surface that has been prepared or contoured by others. D62 Air and Water Balancing: An air and water balancing contractor installs any device and performs any work related to providing a specified flow of air in all types of existing heating and cooling systems and/or related to providing a specified flow of water in water piping systems. D63 Construction Cleanup: A construction cleanup contractor cleans up and/or removes from building grounds or structures any debris resultant from any construction project including, but not limited to: concrete, dirt, scrap lumber, plaster, drywall, any paint or adhesive products from windows, floors, ceramic tile and bathroom fixtures. D64 Non-specialized: A non-specialized contractor installs, modifies, maintains and repairs new products and/or new installations which are not defined in any section herein or defined in any license classification authorized by the Board under Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code (Contractors License Law).
D65 Weatherization and Energy Conservation: A weatherization and energy conservation contractor installs, removes, modifies or repairs or provides maintenance services for energy conservation products limited to the following: door and window weather stripping, caulking, water heater pipe wrap, water heater blankets, insulating gaskets for electrical outlet covers, shade screens, shutters, storm windows, tinted window film, residential water flow-restricting devices installed onto existing fixtures. (DOES NOT INCLUDE INSULATION, GLAZING OR HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING WORK)
THE CSLB HAS LISTED THE C61 CLASSIFICATIONS INTO D SUBCATEGORIES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE TRACKING:
(a) Limited specialty is a specialty contractor classification limited to a field and scope of operations of specialty contracting for which an applicant is qualified other than any of the specialty contractor classifications listed and defined in this article.
(b) An applicant classified and licensed in the classification Limited Specialty shall confine activities as a contractor to that field or fields and scope of operations set forth in the application and accepted by the Registrar or to that permitted by Section 831.
(c) Upon issuance of a C61 license, the Registrar shall endorse upon the face of the original license certificate the field and scope of operations in which the licensee has demonstrated qualifications.
(d) A specialty contractor, other than a C61 contractor, may perform work within the field and scope of the operations of Classification C61, provided the work is consistent with established usage and procedure in the construction industry and is related to the specialty contractor’s classification.