Nebraska Contractor License Classifications
Indexation gate: passedNebraska contractor credentials span state labor registrations, statewide electrical licenses, and municipal trade boards under the Nebraska Revised Statutes and city municipal codes.
Nebraska Credentials & Classifications Catalog
City of Omaha Class A Building Contractor
Legal Citation: Omaha Municipal Code Chapter 40
Municipal building contractor license issued by the City of Omaha Planning Department authorizing prime construction and remodeling of unlimited commercial and residential structures within city jurisdiction.
Notes: Requires designated qualifier passing ICC exam, $10,000 municipal surety bond, and $1,000,000 CGL insurance.
City of Omaha Master Plumber License
Legal Citation: Omaha Municipal Code Chapter 43
Municipal trade license issued by the City of Omaha Plumbing Board authorizing an individual to contract for, supervise, and perform plumbing and gas piping installations.
Notes: Requires passing the municipal Master Plumber exam and posting a $10,000 municipal plumbing bond.
Municipal Building & Trade Permit
Legal Citation: Local Municipal Codes & Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-6401
Project-specific building, roofing, electrical, or plumbing permit issued by municipal building inspection departments (e.g. Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island) to enforce the Nebraska State Building Code.
Notes: Must be obtained prior to commencement of physical structural, roofing, electrical, or plumbing work.
Nebraska Contractor Registration
Legal Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-2101 et seq.
Mandatory statewide registration certificate issued by the Nebraska Department of Labor required for any person or entity conducting construction contracting in counties with a population greater than 100,000.
Notes: Mandatory in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties; requires proof of workers' compensation insurance or exempt status.
Nebraska Electrical Contractor License
Legal Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-5,71 et seq.
Statewide business license issued by the Nebraska State Electrical Board required to engage in the business of installing, altering, or maintaining electrical wiring and apparatus.
Notes: Requires employment of a licensed Master Electrician as qualifying agent.
Nebraska Master Electrician License
Legal Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-5,71 et seq.
Statewide trade credential issued by the Nebraska State Electrical Board authorizing an individual with necessary qualifications, training, and technical knowledge to plan, lay out, and supervise electrical installations.
Notes: Requires passing the state examination and 1 year experience as a journeyman or graduate electrical engineer.