Under subcontracting rules, what must a subcontractor have?

• A. Their own license
• B. A general business license
• C. A permit
• D. No license required

Answer: (A)

In California, alarm work is regulated and the license is tied to the person or business performing the work. When you subcontract, the person or firm you hire to actually install or service the alarm must hold their own valid alarm license. This ensures they’ve met the state’s qualifications and are authorized to perform the work themselves, not just riding on the contractor’s license. A general business license only lets a company operate; it doesn’t authorize installing or servicing alarm systems. A permit may apply to a specific project but doesn’t replace the need for licensure, and saying no license is required contradicts the regulatory requirements for alarm work.