Thinking of a job in contracting? How about a career as a demolition contractor? As a demolition contractor, you can work on and be involved in the demolition of buildings, structures or sites, these could be residential or commercial. A demolition contractor removes parts of a building or structure from a property. In order to hold this position in the state of Florida, you need a specialty contractor’s license. The license is “Certified Building Demolition Specialty Contractor.”
Demolition uses hydraulic equipment (with cranes, wrecking balls, explosives, loaders) to demolish a building or structure. This field is very regulated because demolition contractors often work on structures that have been damaged by fire, weather, or have structure deficiencies. The healthy and safety standards are strong and high in this field.
The average salary for a demolition contractor is $46,474.
After passing Florida’s state certification exam, a person who wants a license as a certified contractor needs to complete the license application form. You must obtain the license within four years of receiving your exam score.
This license was added in the state of Florida so people could be licensed for work on steel tanks 50 feet or less in height, towers 50 feet or less in height, structures 50 feet or less in height. In short, this license allows a person to demolish any residential or commercial structure under four stories. If the person needs to do work that requires demolishing a building that is more than four stories, you need a certified general contractor license.
Previously to this license being added in the state of Florida, a Division 1 License (CRC, CBC, or CGC) would have to have been acquired for the demolition to occur. In 2012, a bill was passed that amended the definition of contractor in the Florida Statues. The definition changed from demolishing only certain building to demolishing all buildings regardless of height or number of stories.
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