Partition Installation Contracting

I’m sure that when anyone thinks of a contractor, they envision a muscle rippling person with a tan and a tool belt. That may be true in some areas of building but are you aware that companies that install and de-install office partitions and cubicles are required by the state of California to be contractors as well?

As of the late 90’s, all companies that install office partitions need to have a specialty contractors license (C61/D34). We are lumped into the same category as people that install walk-in refrigeration units and bus stops. What does that mean to the consumer? If the company that you hire is not a licensed contractor, the state could fine the contractor thousands of dollars. But that is not the only problem. You as the company hiring the unlicensed contractor also open yourself up to problems. If someone on the job gets hurt, you could be help liable for those injuries. Even if the contractor has workers compensation, a claim could be denied and you could be responsible for the injury/medical bills.

That being said, there are still very few licensed office furniture installers in Santa Clara County and Northern California. Many dealerships in our area don’t have this license and may subcontract out their work to those that do.

The nice thing for the consumer is that when you hire a legal office furniture installation company you are assured to get a contractor that is licensed, bonded, has workers compensation and liability insurance. You can also check to make sure that the company is licensed by going on line by to the California State Contractors License Board web site at www2.cslb.ca.gov.

So the next time your company needs to have their cubicles reconfigured or your adding or deleting stations you’ll know to ask the question, “Are you a licensed California contractor and what is your contractor’s license number”.