GC, RC, possibly BC as well.
I know people who could do work under the license, but I would supervise it all. It is something I have been kicking around for awhile.
It depends on what they accept as “experience”. The testing would be the easy part.
Contrary to what some here may think, a contractor “can” be a good home inspector. I feel the reverse is true. And, since I have done all of the work already, it should be easier.
The application and making sure the experience is correct is difficult.
The are people who get paid just to help out with the whole process and to try to make sure it is written properly the first time.
Good Luck and keep us posted. I suggest the GC if you can qualify with the experience so you can tackle anything you wish without restrictions.
Oh my God, you are gonna build homes?? You got fired from Winn Dixie cause you couldn’t bag f u c k i n groceries. Now you’re gonna build homes?? WTF??:p:p Bagger up front:p:p clean up in aisle 3:p:p we have a carry out at register 2:p:p
Unlike yo Linus, I can qualify for not only CMI, but a GC license and probably a bunch of other things you couldn’t even think of.
Call me when you qualify for anything…:mrgreen:
Have a safe 4th…try not to blow your…self up…or others.
I do not think the state will allow you to have three licenses.
You’re an example of how simple it is for anyone to be anything they want to be, just send in the money (or beg) and you are a master__________.:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:
It’s a shame.:roll::roll:
It is a shame you are allowed to even post…“5-year wonder boy”.:roll::roll:
Please welcome our new "conspector " to the club.:p:p:p:p
John, for a while the code after 2001 did not specify the substrate and did require even stucco on masonry surfaces be elevated 6" above the soil grade. It does make a lot of sense, the small gaps between the stucco and foundation pour may and can and has in fact resulted in cappillary actions and caused moisture intrusion. The lack of a weep screed has forced water to find it’s way to the interior where the stucco had exterior cracks.
Very few stucco applications were conducted properly adhereing to the manufacturers recommendations or even the code. Long after the requirements that it be held 2" above the roof surface they continued to carry it to the shingles, or 1" or 1 1/2" etc.
In your photo I would have to ASSUME (not being there) that the stucco lacks the required thickness.
The unfortunate fact is that there is no current code restrictions on carrying stucco directly applied to cement or CMU’s below grade. It is a mistake. The presumption is that the problem with this procedure is only as related to subterranean termite access to the building without any visual indication. They assumed wrong, any water which enters the wall will be inable to exit, be trapped at the floor level and enter the structure where it is trapped between the slab and porous block wall.
The way you suggest allows for a manner (weep screed) for it to exit and remains the best practice.
The GC license would allow you to do everything and there would be no need for any other license. Not sure what you need for a RC but Eric I can tell you that for a GC you need a lot of qualifications to obtain that license. You will need to prove your experience with an affidavite from an architect, etc. So unless they risk their license and lie for you I am not sure you would qualify. Also, the GC test isnt easy, yes it is open book but you will have 20 books. Most fail.
CMI was a gimme. Can’t you fake qualifications for a GC too??
Prove it asshole.
much harder to fake GC qualifications. You need to get a licensed professional to put their license on the line. It does happen though
Before you go and accuse someone of lying for me, I worked for three different contractors, all of whom would be happy to sign an affidavit for me. Not to mention my Father in Law.
As I said, I have been kicking it around. There are plenty of courses out there, which Mr. Meeker alluded to, that will prep you for the test and almost all students pass.
I have several other prospects on the table and I am just trying to decide which will be the most profitable and the least amount of physical work.
Don’t deceive the public anymore. You’re not qualified as a CMI, Winn Dixie bagger, or, God help Florida, a GC!!!
Like I said asshole, prove anything.
You can’t. Isn’t it time to return to your “alternative” bar?
We need a CMI (wannabe conspector) for a clean up in aisle 5.:p:p
For those that may not understand, building is similar just less stories.
For Certified GC(CGC) you need and must have proof, ie paycheck stubs and letters to prove supervisor work*
A person shall qualify for certification licensure by meeting one of the following requirements:
Four year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to three years experience) and one year proven experience applicable to the category for which you are applying
One year of experience as a foreman and not less than 3 years of credits for any accredited college-level courses
One year experience as a workman, one year proven experience as a foreman and two years of credits for any accredited college-level courses
Two years experience as a workman, one year experience as a foreman and one year of credits for any accredited college-level courses
Four years experience as a workman or foreman of which at least one year must have been as a foreman
Holding an active certified Florida contractor’s license.*
These qualifications must be structural work on commercial building. Not flat concrete, stucco, painting, roofing. Framers and Block guys usually qualify the easiest. You must LIST JOBS where the described Experience was gained (list number of stories if applying for GENERAL) and List the company and/or contractors that supervised your work.
If you are getting paid(based on tax returns) through a company that does not do this kind of work you may have some explaining to do.
It is doubtful any good inspector could prove **current **qualifications. Many would have to dig back to construction experience. It may be the only way to qualify, because the experience is based on full time work.
Having the knowledge is only one part. PROVING supervisor experience is another. Many smart people can pass the test, but lack the experience, many that have the experience can not pass the test(they are two dissimilar skill sets).
What if your wife’s daddy and other (credible) contractor references submitted signed affidavits verifying your “experience”. It happens all the time. Does constructing display shelves at Winn Dixie count as “construction experience”?? I’ve seen some well constructed, elaborate displays in some of those stores.
As is often the case with you, your reading comprehension is lacking.
A) I worked for Publix and I would never consider working for that second rate store.
B) To answer your question, yes, 35 years ago I did build some rather creative displays, in the grocery, frozen foods, and dairy departments.
I wouldn’t ask my FiL to do anything illegal. And, I have worked on several projects with him, which probably could qualify.
There may be other sources to use for the requirements as I still have pay stubs from those companies.
And in all honesty, it really isn’t any of your concern.