Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Board for Contractors
 
chapter
Board for Contractors Regulations [18 VAC 50 ‑ 22]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for the Board for Contractors.
State Authority 54.1-201
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safey and welfare of the public by regulating the contractor profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (15) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Marjorie King  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: contractor@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-2785    FAX: (866)430-1033    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment of Prohibited Acts Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/26/2023.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2023.
Eligibility Requirement Amendment NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/18/2023.
General Regulatory Reduction Initiative NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 01/04/2023.
Change in Examination Fee Provisions NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 10/26/2022.
Separation of SDS Specialty - Conventional and Alternative Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2022.
Temporary Reduction Renewal Fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/08/2021.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
Amendment of Prohibited Acts Pursuant to Chapter 685 (2020 Session)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2020.
Amendment to RM and DE requirements
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2019.
Temporary Reduction of Renewal and Reinstatement Fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2019.
Addition of Miscellaneous Specialty Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2019.
Addition of remediation specialty Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2018.
Temporary Reduction of Contractor Renewal and Reinstatement Fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2017.
Amendments to classifications and specialties Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2016.
Addition of Commercial Building Classification Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
Renewal and Reinstatement Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015.
Residential Building Energy Analysts - Firms Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
Reivew of Contract Provisions Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2014.
Contractor Regulations - Regulatory Reform Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
Temporary License Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014.
Amending regulations to add/modify specialties Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014.
General review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2012.
Fee adjustment to comply Section 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia (Callahan Act). Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2010.
Amendment to Board for Contractors Regulations to add education as a prerequisite to licensure as mandated by the General Assembly. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2008.
Amendment to the Board for Contractors regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2006.
Amendment to Board for Contractors Regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2005.
Amendment to Contractor and Tradesman Regulations to Increase Fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2003.
Amendment to Board for Contractor Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Eligibility Requirement Amendment NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/30/2022 before DPB completed its review.
Fee for Examination Change Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 06/30/2022 before DPB authorized for Fast-Track status.
Amendments to Improve Application Integrity Proposed Stage withdrawn on 02/16/2017 after the comment period had ended.
Amendment to the Board for Contractors Public Participation Guidelines

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
6/28/2023 Filed Pending
9/27/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/1/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/21/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is