Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 28-4-2 - DefinitionsIn addition to the definitions in this section, the definitions in W. Va. Code § 30-42-3 are incorporated herein by reference.
2.1. "Act" means the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act, W. Va. Code § 30-42-1et seq.2.2. "Aggregate value" means the total combined cost of materials and labor for an entire construction project, including the cost of materials and labor furnished by a licensee and subcontractors, and the cost of materials furnished by the owner, if any.2.3. "Board" means the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board and its authorized representatives.2.4. "Construction project" means the entire undertaking as defined in 2.10 of this section.2.5. "Contracting work" means and includes submitting a bid to perform construction work for another, the furnishing of work, or both materials and work, for another (by a sole contractor, general contractor, prime contractor, or subcontractor) in fulfillment of a contract for the construction, alteration, repair, decoration, or improvement of a new or existing building or structure, or any part thereof, or for the alteration, capital improvement, or development of real property, or performing activity governed by any or all state building codes and the National Fire Protection Association Code and the National Electrical Code or its successor. The terms "contractor" and "contracting" are synonymous.2.6. "Days" means business days unless otherwise stated.2.7. "License" means a license to engage in business in this state as a contractor in one of the classifications set out in the Act and 28 CSR 2.2.8. "Licensee" means the person to whom a license is issued. As used in this rule, "licensee" also means the principal or general contractor.2.9. "Owner" means the person for whom the licensee performs contracting work.2.10. "Undertaking" means the entire construction project, including the cost of all labor and materials required to accomplish it.