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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 9Art. 2§ 7032 Local Contractor Permit Regulations

§ 7032 Local Contractor Permit Regulations

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§ 7032 Local Contractor Permit Regulations

Key Takeaways

  • •Cities and counties can make rules about how contractors do their work, like checking plans and doing inspections, to keep things safe.
  • •They can also complain to the state about contractors who break local rules, and those complaints might get handled faster.
  • •But cities and counties can't make rules about who can or can't be a contractor—that's up to the state.

Example

A contractor wants to build a new deck on your house.

The city can make the contractor show them the plans for the deck first and check the work while it's being built to make sure it's safe. If the contractor doesn't follow the rules, the city can tell the state, and the state might punish the contractor faster than usual. But the city can't say the contractor isn't allowed to work just because they don't like them—they can only check their work.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7032 Local Contractor Permit Regulations

Nothing in this chapter shall limit the power of a city or county to regulate the quality and character of installations made by contractors through a system of permits and inspections which are designed to secure compliance with and aid in the enforcement of applicable state and local building laws, or to enforce other local laws necessary for the protection of the public health and safety. Nothing in this chapter shall limit the power of a city or county to adopt any system of permits requiring submission to and approval by the city or county of plans and specifications for an installation prior to the commencement of construction of the installation. Cities or counties may direct complaints to the registrar against licensees based upon determinations by city or county enforcement officers of violations by such licensees of codes the enforcement of which is the responsibility of the complaining city or county. Such complaints shall to the extent determined to be necessary by the registrar be given priority in processing over other complaints. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as authorizing a city or county to enact regulations relating to the qualifications necessary to engage in the business of contracting. (Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 198.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

enforcementcompliancesafetyhealthterminationlicensecontractregulation

Related Statutes

  • § 7026.11 Manufactured Housing Contractor Scope
  • § 7124.6 Public Complaint Disclosure Rules
  • § 4022.5 Designated Representative Definitions
  • § 4052.3 Pharmacist Hormonal Contraceptive Access
  • § 4110 Pharmacy Licensing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7032.
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