Roof Replacement Licensing in Nebraska
Indexation gate: passedRoof replacement compliance in Nebraska: Nebraska does not license roofing contractors at the state level. Roofing contractors must register with the NDOL if operating in counties over 100,000 population, maintain workers' compensation insurance if employing workers (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-101), and pull building permits from municipal building departments (e.g. City of Omaha, Lincoln).
Applicable Nebraska Requirements
Nebraska Department of Labor Contractor Registration Mandate
ne:statute:neb-rev-stat-48-21Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-2104, any contractor engaging in construction contracting in a county with a population greater than 100,000 (Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties) must register with the Nebraska Department of Labor before performing work.
Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-2104
Nebraska Workers' Compensation Insurance Mandate
ne:statute:neb-rev-stat-48-101Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-101 et seq., every employer in the construction industry with one or more employees must obtain and maintain active workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-106
Absence of Statewide General Contractor & Trade Exam Board
ne:statute:neb-rev-stat-48-21Nebraska does not administer a statewide general building contractor license, residential builder exam, or statewide plumbing licensing board. General contracting and plumbing credentials are administered at the municipal level.
Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. Ch. 48 Art. 21
Local Building Permit & Code Inspection Enforcement
ne:omaha:building-permitsBuilding permits must be obtained from municipal building departments (e.g. City of Omaha, City of Lincoln) prior to commencing structural, roofing, electrical, or plumbing alterations in accordance with adopted building codes.
Citation: Omaha Muni. Code § 43-41