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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Any contractor who performs work concerning a residential photovoltaic system used to produce electricity shall, regardless of whether the work is performed under the direction of a builder who is also the owner of the single-family residence on which the work is being performed:
(a) Apply for and obtain all applicable permits for the work;
(b) Meet all applicable requirements imposed pursuant to this chapter and any regulations adopted by the Board with respect to contracts for work concerning a residential photovoltaic system used to produce electricity; and
(c) Meet all applicable requirements imposed by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada or any system for the distribution of electricity to which the work will interconnect.
2. If a contractor performs work concerning a residential photovoltaic system used to produce electricity and the work is performed under the direction of a builder who is also the owner of the single-family residence on which the work is being performed, the owner shall comply with all state and local laws and ordinances for the submission of names, licenses and information concerning any required bonds and insurance with respect to the contractors working on the work.
3. If work concerning a residential photovoltaic system used to produce electricity is performed under the direction of a builder who is exempt from having to obtain a license as a contractor because the builder is also the owner of the single-family residence on which the work is being performed, a person shall not, directly or indirectly, perform or offer to perform any act as a consultant, adviser, assistant or aide to the builder for the purposes of the project, including, without limitation, any act associated with obtaining permits for the project, or otherwise hold himself or herself out as being able to perform such acts, unless the person holds:
(a) A license issued pursuant to this chapter which authorizes the person to perform such acts; or
(b) Any other license, certificate, registration or permit under state law which authorizes the person to perform such acts.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 624.865. Contractor required to obtain permits and meet certain requirements; certain owner-builders required to submit information regarding bonds and insurance; license or other authorization required to perform certain acts for owner-builder - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-54-professions-occupations-and-businesses/nv-rev-st-624-865/
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