District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 47-2853. a. Scope of practice for construction management and general contracting.

(b)(1) For purposes of this part, the term “practice of general contracting” means undertaking or offering to undertake, or submitting a bid to construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck, or demolish any building, excavation or other structure, project, development, or improvement with respect to residential real property or commercial property.

(2) For purposes of this part, the term “practice of general contracting” does not include construction work on electrical systems, elevators, fire protection systems, refrigeration or air conditioning systems, or any other work that requires a specific trade license issued by the Board of Industrial Trades pursuant to this subchapter.