"Backflow prevention device worker" means any individual who engages in, or offers to engage in, the maintenance, repair, testing, or periodic inspection of cross connection control devices, including but not limited to reduced pressure principle backflow preventors, double check-valve assemblies, double-detector check-valve assemblies, pressure type vacuum breaker assemblies, and other such devices designed, installed, and maintained in such a manner so as to prevent the contamination of the potable water supply by the introduction of nonpotable liquids, solids, or gases, thus ensuring that the potable water supply remains unaltered and free from impurities, odor, discoloration, bacteria, and other contaminants which would make the potable water supply unfit or unsafe for consumption and use.
"Board" means the Board for Contractors.
"Liquefied petroleum gas fitter" means any individual who engages in, or offers to engage in, work for the general public for compensation in work that includes the installation, repair, improvement, alterations or removal of piping, liquefied petroleum gas tanks and appliances (excluding hot water heaters, boilers and central heating systems which require a heating, ventilation and air conditioning or plumbing certification) annexed to real property.
"Natural gas fitter provider" means any individual who engages in or offers to engage in work for the general public for compensation in the incidental repair, testing, or removal of natural gas piping or fitting annexed to real property, excluding new installation of gas piping for hot water heaters, boilers, central heating systems, or other natural gas equipment which requires heating, ventilation and air conditioning or plumbing certification.
"Tradesman" means any individual who engages in, or offers to engage in, work for the general public for compensation in the trades of electrical, plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
"Water well systems provider" means any individual who is certified by the Board in accordance with this article and who is engaged in drilling, installation, maintenance, or repair of water wells, water well pumps, ground source heat exchangers, and other equipment associated with the construction, removal, or repair of water wells, water well systems, and ground source heat pump exchangers to the point of connection to the ground source heat pump.
1994, c. 895; 1996, cc. 934, 1006; 1997, c. 403; 1999, c. 343; 2005, c. 792; 2011, cc. 743, 744.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations
§ 54.1-1101. Exemptions; failure to obtain certificate of occupancy; penalties
§ 54.1-1102. Board for Contractors membership; offices; meetings; seal; record
§ 54.1-1104. Register of applicants
§ 54.1-1106. Application for Class A license; fees; examination; issuance
§ 54.1-1106.1. Violations of certain State Board of Health regulations; penalty
§ 54.1-1106.2. Additional monetary penalty for certain violations
§ 54.1-1108. Application for Class B license; fees; examination; issuance
§ 54.1-1108.1. Waiver of examination; designated employee; Board regulations
§ 54.1-1108.2. Application for Class C license; fees; issuance
§ 54.1-1109. Expiration and renewal of license or certificate
§ 54.1-1110. Grounds for denial or revocation of license or certificate
§ 54.1-1110.1. Re-examination of designated employee
§ 54.1-1111. Prerequisites to obtaining business license; building, etc., permit
§ 54.1-1112. Invitations to bid and specifications to refer to law
§ 54.1-1113. Nonresident bidders to appoint statutory agent for service of process
§ 54.1-1114. Filing and hearing of charges
§ 54.1-1115.01. Responsibility for contracting with persons lacking the proper credential
§ 54.1-1115.1. Evidence of violation of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
§ 54.1-1120. Recovery from Fund generally
§ 54.1-1120.1. Recovery on bond
§ 54.1-1122. Consideration of applications for payment
§ 54.1-1123. Limitations upon recovery from Fund; certain actions not a bar to recovery
§ 54.1-1124. Participation by Board or Director in proceeding
§ 54.1-1125. Assignment of claimant's rights to Board; payment of claim
§ 54.1-1127. No waiver by Board of disciplinary action against regulant
§ 54.1-1129. Necessity for licensure
§ 54.1-1129.1. Certification of water well systems providers; continuing education
§ 54.1-1132. Expiration and renewal of license or certificate
§ 54.1-1133. Continuing education
§ 54.1-1141. Certification required; exemption
§ 54.1-1142. Issuance of certification; emergency certification
§ 54.1-1142.1. Certifications in event of declared emergency
§ 54.1-1142.2. Certifications in event of shortage of elevator mechanics
§ 54.1-1143. Continuing education
§ 54.1-1146. Additional powers of the Board