South Carolina Ceramic Tile, Mosaic & Terrazzo Contractor (C-54)

Yes. Operating as a tile & terrazzo contractor contractor in South Carolina requires full licensure issued by the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR) under South Carolina Code Title 40 Chapter 11 (Contractors' Licensing Act). Municipalities and commercial property owners verify active board licenses prior to permit issuance.

Applicants must document State-certified supervisor licensing, 40-hour Hazwoper certification, and annual medical surveillance clearance and adhere to EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule & OSHA 1910.1200 HazCom Standards.

Under South Carolina statutory and commercial bidding standards, tile & terrazzo contractor contractors typically must maintain at least $300,000 - $500,000 Each Occurrence / $1,000,000 General Aggregate in general liability protection. Policies must include coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and completed operations.

The statutory bond threshold in South Carolina is $10,000 - $350,000 (Based on Group financial net worth). Contractors with standard commercial credit typically pay an annual premium between $120 and $180 (1% to 2% of total penal sum). High-risk or credit-rebuilding rates range from $216 to $300 annually.

Mandatory for employers with 4+ employees. Regardless of minimum employee exemptions under South Carolina labor laws, commercial general contractors and municipal building inspectors mandate proof of active workers' comp via a Certificate of Insurance (COI) before jobsite access is granted.

South Carolina maintains formal reciprocal exam agreements or license verifications with: AL, GA, MS, NC, TN, LA. Qualifying out-of-state contractors in good standing under equivalent statutory frameworks may apply to waive the trade examination portion.