What's the Primary difference between the CGC & CBC license in Florida?
The main difference is the height of the structure. The General Contractor is unlimited in height, whereas the Building Contractor can only go up to 3 stories in height. There are a few other differences between CGC & CBC you should know:
Building Contractor CBC | General Contractor CGC | |
Can they construct both Residential & Commercial buildings in Florida? |  | |
Can they construct buildings Four (4) stories in height and above? | CBC is 3 stories max | |
Can they do Site Work at any construction site in Florida? | CBC is limited to their jobsite | |
Can they install Underground Utilities on any site in Florida (Public or Private)? | CBC cannot do underground utility | |
Can they install a Roof on a New Building of their own construction? *Shingles only | | |
Can they excavate and construct the structure and pool shell? | CBC cannot install the pool structure | |
* A general, building, or residential contractor, except as otherwise provided in this part, shall be responsible for any construction or alteration of a structural component of a building or structure...
General Contractor (CGC) Defined “General contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited as to the type of work which he or she may do, who may contract for any activity requiring licensure under this part, and who may perform any work requiring licensure under this part, except as otherwise expressly provided in s. 489.113. (see below) As defined in FS 489.105 (a) Building Contractor (CBC) Defined “Building contractor” means a contractor whose services are limited to construction of commercial buildings and single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling residential buildings, which do not exceed three (3) stories in height, and accessory use structures in connection therewith or a contractor whose services are limited to remodeling, repair, or improvement of any size building if the services do not affect the structural members of the building. As defined in FS 489.105 (b) Upgrade Method. A residential or building contractor holding an active license for a minimum of 4 years can upgrade to the General Contractor. |
Licensing Limitations for CGC & CBC
(Click to expand) - Excerpts from Florida Statute 489.113 (3)
Subcontracting Requirements
A contractor shall subcontract all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, sheet metal, swimming pool, and air-conditioning work, unless such contractor holds a state certificate or registration in the respective trade category, however:
Site Work & Underground Utilities
New Shingle Roofs
Swimming Pool Structures
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