From the Nevada State Contractors Board:
RENO and HENDERSON, Nev. – The Nevada State Contractors Board took action against several licensed contractors for violations of Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 624 during its October hearings in Reno and Henderson.
Alternative Drilling Company, LLC, license number 73955 (well drilling, pump installation, pressure tanks), based out of Spring Creek, Nev., was found in violation for abandonment of a construction project, diversion of funds, failure to comply with a notice to correct, failure to respond to a request from the Board, failure to include Residential Recovery Fund information on a contract and failure to establish financial responsibility. The license was revoked. Licensee was fined $6,000 and assessed investigative costs.
Reno Renovators, license number 49501 (carpentry) based out of Reno, Nev., was found in violation for abandonment of a construction project and failure to establish financial responsibility. The license was revoked.
Second Generation Builders, Inc., license numbers 58141A (residential and small commercial) and 72713 (plumbing) based out of Carson City, Nev., was found in violation for failure to establish financial responsibility, failure to keep in force a bond or cash deposit, failure to include Residential Recovery Fund information on a contract, contracting beyond the scope of the license and failure to ensure all bidders are properly licensed. The license was revoked. Licensee was fined $2,400 and assessed investigative costs.
Palmetto Construction, license number 68528 (general building), based out of North Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation for failure to establish financial responsibility, failure to include the license number or monetary limit on a bid or contract and failure to cooperate in the investigation of a complaint. The license was revoked.
Clark County Builders, LLC., license number 77092 (residential and small commercial), based out of Henderson, Nev., was found in violation for abandonment of a construction project, failure to comply with the terms of a contract, failure to maintain industrial insurance, failure to comply with a notice to correct and committing a fraudulent or deceitful act. The license was revoked. Licensee was fined $10,500 and assessed investigative costs.
Mountain West Electric, license number 71877 (electrical), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation for abandonment of a construction project, failure to comply with the terms of a contract, failure to maintain industrial insurance, failure to establish financial responsibility, failure to possess another license required by the state and failure to notify the Board of a change in address or personnel. The license was revoked. Licensee was fined $3,850 and assessed investigative costs.
Western Iron Enterprises, dba Boys of Nevada, license number 73860 (structural steel, ornamental metal, awnings and louvres), based out of Las Vegas, Nev., was found in violation for abandonment of a construction project, diversion of funds, failure to notify the Board of a change in address or personnel, failure to include the license number or monetary limit on a bid or contract, failure to include Residential Recovery Fund information on a contract, contracting on a suspended or revoked license, failure to establish financial responsibility and failure to comply with the terms of a contract and failure to comply with a request from the Board. The license was revoked. Licensee was fined $4,250 and assessed investigative costs.
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.
