I was given a citation for advertising Pressure Washing

As far as I can tell that wouldn’t apply to soft washing or roof cleaning. Unless you need a license to spray chlorine but it would have to be a different license.

I’m going to apply for a license as soon as I get a chance. I’ll post back here with whatever I find out.

How did it go? Were you able to get a contractors license?

Last year hired a guy who detailed cars.

He told me a story of him getting a fine for having the smallest little homeowner unit in the back of his car.

Agent walked by, saw graphics on vehicle, unit in bed, 2k fine

Yes I got my contractor’s license about a month ago. Arduous process and several hundred $ later!

So I’m just curious, Do hot water pressure washers use compressed air to push the water? Or is it just a propeller that increases the flow of the water? Since this code only says if using compressed air in conjunction with water? Here is what it reads below…

D-38 - Sand and Water Blasting Contractor

California Code of Regulations
Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications

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.

Glad you got it sorted out. Congratulations on getting your license.

LOL
Gotta love California law makers.

According to that, anyone using one of those little hand pump spray bottles needs a contractor’s license. They use compressed air and water to clean surfaces, right? :rofl:

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1,200 psi (pump fast) 5gpm (tape trigger) :smiley: Love regulations.

@Masters_WC How did you go about getting your contractor’s license in California? Would you be willing to share the steps and the whole licensing process? Thank you in advance!

I went down to the California State Licensing Board office in Sacramento and filled out an application and paid my fees. Then I studied for the Contractor’s License exam, took the test, passed it! Yahoo! At that point I received my State Contractor License #.

However, I discovered that if I were to continue as an LLC, I would have to pay over $2,000 per year for my bond. I switched to becoming an S Corp (only have to pay a few hundred a year for the bond). That was a MISERABLE experience, because you have to do all kinds of paperwork for the IRS and EDD. I’m still trying to get that all sorted out with the authorities.

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It is like California is the reason America came to be in the first place. Sad.

Have a picture of a pressure washer and the word “washing” next to it

Does anyone know if a specialty contractor’s license is required for all pressure washing work in Washington State?

After reading this forum I checked with the state’s website and found under specialty contractor classification:

(43) “Pressure washing”—A contractor in this specialty uses the force of pressurized water to clean and prepare surfaces for any protective, decorative and/or functional treatment on a commercial and/or residential structure. This specialty may also provide dust control.

Does that mean that if you’re not cleaning in order to prepare for treatment (just cleaning siding, fences, drivewayd) a specialty license isn’t needed?

What proof did they require for the 4 years journey man experience? And are you not recommending starting a business with an llc?

Could just move to this country. No visa or passport needed. :-/

What did you do to provide proof of experience?

Hi. Did you have to prove you 4 years experience? If so how did you do that? Thanks appreciate it.