HENDERSON, Nev. – At its July 25, 2012 meeting, the Nevada State Contractors Board adjudicated cases involving seven contractors.
K 1 Construction, Inc., license number 66560 (Residential & Small Commercial), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for failure to establish financial responsibility; failure to respond to a written request from the Board; and misrepresentation of a material fact. The licensee was fined $3,000 and ordered to pay investigative costs. The license was suspended.
Gyula Laszlo Lovas, dba Deco Plus Painting, license number 53374 (Painting), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for substandard workmanship; failure to take appropriate corrective action; acting in the capacity of a contractor beyond the scope of the license; aiding or abetting an unlicensed person; and willful disregard of the building laws of the state. The licensee was fined $2,750, ordered to pay investigative costs and make restitution in the amount of $5,500.
Renovations of Las Vegas, Inc., license number 72107 (Residential & Small Commercial), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for contracting on a suspended or revoked license; failure to include the monetary license limit or license number on a contract or proposal; failure to include the Residential Recovery Fund information on a contract or proposal; and failure to notify the Board of a change in personnel or address within 30 days of the change. The licensee was fined $1,150 and ordered to pay investigative costs.
Legacy Construction & Development, Inc., license numbers 43292, 43329 and 57454 (Residential & Small Commercial, General Engineering and Concrete Contracting); Mesquite General Contracting, Inc., license number 53619 (General Engineering), based out of Mesquite, Nev., were found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for failure to notify the Board of a bankruptcy; and failure to establish financial responsibility. Fines and costs were not assessed as licensee is in bankruptcy. The licenses were placed on probation for six months.
Western Sign And Flag, Inc., dba Striping Solutions, license numbers 59306 and 74761 (Sealing & Striping of Asphaltic Surfaces, Recycling Asphalt, Paving Streets, Driveways & Parking Lots), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for failure to establish financial responsibility; failure to respond to a written request from the Board; and failure to keep in force a bond or cash deposit. The licensee was fined $1,250 and ordered to pay investigative costs. The licenses were revoked.
Vegas Drywall, LLC., license number 73647 (Painting & Decorating), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for willful disregard of the safety laws or labor laws of the state; failure to respond to a written request from the Board; and failure to establish financial responsibility. The licensee was fined $1,250 and ordered to pay investigative costs. The license was revoked.
F Rodgers Corporation, license numbers 58027, 67481, 58028, 66818, 68720 and 70719 (Insulation & Weather Stripping, Drywall, Unclassified is Designated for Expansion Joints Only, Insulation of Pipes & Ducts, Installing Heaters, Coatings of Stucco & Cement, Roofing and Waterproofing), based out of Livermore, Calif., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for failure to establish financial responsibility; and failure to respond to a written request from the Board. The licensee was fined $750 and ordered to pay investigative costs. The licenses were revoked.
**The Business Review Program is one in which a contractor’s business practices and regulatory compliance is examined by NSCB investigative staff. The program is a part of NSCB’s proactive investigative efforts.
The Nevada State Contractors Board is committed to protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare through licensing and regulation of the construction industry. Under Nevada Revised Statutes, a licensee is subject to disciplinary action by the Board for failure to comply with the requirements of the laws or regulations governing contractors. Violations may result in Board action against the contractor’s license. The State Contractors Board has the power to regulate contractors and discipline licensees who violate NRS 624. Disciplinary action may consist of a fine of up to $10,000 per offense, order corrective action, suspension, revocation or other action.