Mississippi Credential Classifications

MSBOC classifications page verbatim: 'A major classification that involves construction of commercial buildings and single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling residential structures. The scope of work includes additions, alterations, conversions, expansions, reconstruction, renovations, and rehabilitations to an existing structure as well as the landscaping, earthwork, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, etc.' Trigger: commercial or public projects OVER $50,000 (FAQ #1: 'All contractors and subcontractors performing work on commercial jobs over $50,000, including equipment installation'). NASCLA Accredited Commercial General Building exam accepted in place of the Mississippi trade exam. Holding the major entitles the holder to all specialties within its category.

Miss. Code § 31-3-21(1); § 31-3-13(a); MSBOC Classifications S-MS-BOC-CLASSIFICATIONS

One of the six commercial major classifications (Building Construction; Heavy Construction; Highway, Street and Bridge Work; Mechanical Work; Electrical Work; Municipal and Public Works Construction). On the COMMERCIAL side the trade is licensed by the same board at the $50,000 threshold — a separate licensing family from the residential sub-trade question (CONFLICT-MS-001). Fire sprinkler work has its own thresholds — public projects over $5,000, private over $10,000 (FAQ #1) — and requires NICET Level 3 certification for the qualifying party (application checklist).

Miss. Code § 31-3-13(h); MSBOC Classifications S-MS-BOC-LICENSE

One of the six commercial major classifications, at the $50,000 commercial threshold. Reciprocity: the Alabama Electrical Board agreement waives the trade exam (current license + the Alabama exam required); NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination accepted for Master Electrical (accepted in AZ, LA, MS, SC).

Miss. Code § 31-3-13(h); MSBOC Classifications S-MS-BOC-CLASSIFICATIONS

§ 73-59-3(1)(d) verbatim: '[a]ny subcontractor, of any tier, performing the following work or within the following trade, on any residential construction or residential improvement project, no matter the dollar amount of the construction or improvements: (i) Electrical …' — MSBOC's How-Do-I page countermands for work under $10,000 ('a state license is not required'), preserved as CONFLICT-MS-001 (unresolved). The statutory reading is seeded: licensed at any dollar amount, confidence=conflicting.

Miss. Code § 73-59-3(1)(d)(i); CONFLICT-MS-001 S-MS-CODE-73-59-3

§ 73-59-1(b) verbatim: 'any corporation, partnership or individual who constructs a building or structure for sale for use by another as a residence or who, for a fixed price, commission, fee, wage or other compensation, undertakes or offers to undertake the construction, or superintending of the construction, of any building or structure which is not more than three (3) floors in height, to be used by another as a residence, when the total cost of the undertaking exceeds Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).' Crossover: 'Residential Builders license holders are allowed to work on commercial projects provided the job does not exceed 7500 square feet and three (3) floors in height' (MSBOC How-Do-I). Exempt from the $200 CEF fee (§ 31-3-14).

Miss. Code § 73-59-1(b); § 73-59-3(1)(a) S-MS-CODE-73-59-1

§ 73-59-1(c) verbatim: 'any corporation, partnership or individual who, for a fixed price, commission, fee, wage or other compensation, undertakes or offers to undertake the construction, or superintending of the construction, of improvements to an existing residence when the total cost of the improvements exceeds Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).' MSBOC FAQ: 'residential remodeling or additions over $10,000 … are required to have a license issued by MSBOC.' The $10,000 line is low — a single decent remodel clears it.

Miss. Code § 73-59-1(c); § 73-59-3(1)(b) S-MS-CODE-73-59-1

MSBOC FAQ #1 verbatim: 'All contractors performing … residential roofing over $10,000, are required to have a license issued by MSBOC.' A classification on the residential application (list verbatim: 'Residential Building, Residential Remodeling, Residential Roofing, Construction Manager, Residential Solar, Residential Mechanical, Residential HVAC, Residential Plumbing, and Residential Electrical') — roofing is treated as a residential improvement at the $10,000 threshold, not a separate statutory credential.

Miss. Code § 73-59-3(1)(b) (improvement); MSBOC FAQ #1 + application classification list S-MS-BOC-FAQ

§ 73-59-1(h) verbatim: 'any person or entity, other than a residential builder, remodeler or owner, who has a contract or agreement with the owner of the property for residential construction or residential improvement, no matter if that owner himself is the general contractor or a holder of a building permit.' MSBOC FAQ #1: 'A state license is also required for construction managers.'

Miss. Code § 73-59-1(h); § 73-59-3(1)(c) S-MS-CODE-73-59-1

§ 73-59-1(i) verbatim: 'any person or entity who installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs thermal and photovoltaic solar energy systems.' § 73-59-3(1)(e) lists the capacity itself as licensable; MSBOC FAQ #1 confirms 'a state license is also required for construction managers and residential solar contractors.'

Miss. Code § 73-59-1(i); § 73-59-3(1)(e) S-MS-CODE-73-59-1

§ 73-59-3(1)(d)(ii): Plumbing subcontractors of any tier on residential projects — 'no matter the dollar amount' (statutory reading; MSBOC's How-Do-I says under $10,000 needs no state license — CONFLICT-MS-001). Note Mississippi has NO separate state plumbing board on the pages read: the board's plumbing seat (§ 31-3-3) and the COR Plumbing/Mechanical majors are the state layer; individual journeyman-level licensing is LOCAL_AUTHORITY_REQUIRED.

Miss. Code § 73-59-3(1)(d)(ii); CONFLICT-MS-001 S-MS-CODE-73-59-3

§ 73-59-3(1)(d)(iii)–(iv): Mechanical and Heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning subcontractors of any tier on residential projects — 'no matter the dollar amount' (statutory reading; the board's How-Do-I sentence omits mechanical entirely and exempts HVAC under $10,000 — CONFLICT-MS-001). Commercial-side mechanical sits under the COR Mechanical Work major.

Miss. Code § 73-59-3(1)(d)(iii)–(iv); CONFLICT-MS-001 S-MS-CODE-73-59-3

§ 73-59-7 verbatim: after 'a catastrophe or emergency which arises out of a disaster, act of God, riot, civil commotion, conflagration or other similar occurrence', the board may issue emergency licenses to persons who 'may or may not be otherwise licensed residential builders or remodelers'; the license 'shall remain in force for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, unless extended for an additional period of ninety (90) days by the board or until a contract to build or remodel entered into during the period of the emergency license has been completed'; fee 'not to exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00)'; the employer certifies the application to the board within five days of work starting.

Miss. Code § 73-59-7 S-MS-CODE-73-59-7