HENDERSON, Nev. – At its August 22, 2012 meeting, the Nevada State Contractors Board adjudicated cases involving six contractors.
Casino Roofing, Inc., license number 55265 (Roofing), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for substandard workmanship; failure to take appropriate corrective action; failure to include the monetary license limit or license number on a contract or proposal; willful disregard of the safety laws or labor laws of the state; misrepresentation of a material fact; and failure to establish financial responsibility. The licensee was fined $2,750, ordered to pay investigative costs and make restitution in the amount of $6,000. The license limit was lowered to $10,000.
King Roofing, LLC., license number 58487 (Roofing), 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 keep in force a bond or cash deposit; failure to notify the Board of a change in personnel or address within 30 days of the change; and failure to establish financial responsibility. The licensee was fined $1,000 and ordered to pay investigative costs. The license limit was lowered to $90,000, and the bond was lowered to $10,000.
Masoncraft Tile & Masonry, LLC., dba Masoncraft Pool Builders of Las Vegas, license number 74549 (Excavating and Grading and Commercial & Residential Pools); Masoncraft Tile & Masonry, LLC., license numbers 70438, 70439, 75063 and 73626 (Masonry, Tiling, Concrete Contracting and Plumbing), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., were found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for substandard workmanship; failure to take appropriate corrective action; failure to provide a schedule of payments; willful disregard of the law requiring contractors not to exceed $1,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less, of a down payment; failure to include a notice concerning the homeowner’s right to contact the Board if assistance is required, and request a payment and performance bond; willful disregard of the requirements of a contract as set forth by the Board; failure to include the estimated date of completion for work to be performed on the contract; failure to issue change orders; failure to provide the owner with the notice and informational form within the contract; failure to include the Residential Recovery Fund information on a contract or proposal; failure to include the monetary license limit or license number on a contract or proposal; willful disregard of the building laws of the state; failure to keep in force a bond or cash deposit; failure to establish financial responsibility; and failure to comply with an order of the Board. The licensee was fined $5,800 and ordered to pay investigative costs. License numbers 70438, 70439, 75063 and 73626 were revoked.
Bethel Group, LLC., license number 66329 (Residential & Small Commercial), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for failure to comply with a written citation within the time permitted for compliance. The licensee was fined $250 and ordered to pay investigative costs. The license was revoked.
Bullhead City Signworks, dba Bullhead City Signworks, license number 67838 (Electrical Signs), based out of Bullhead City, Ariz., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for failure to notify the Board of a bankruptcy; failure to keep in force a bond or cash deposit; and failure to establish financial responsibility. The license was revoked.
L E M & S Inc., dba Wall Units Etc., license number 56201 (Finish Carpentry), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation of Nevada Revised Statute 624 for failure to prosecute a construction project or operation thereby causing material injury to another; failure to include the Residential Recovery Fund information on a contract or proposal; failure to respond to a written request from the Board; misrepresentation of a material fact; and failure to establish financial responsibility. The licensee was fined $1,600 and ordered to pay investigative costs. The license was 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.