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750 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710

2016-08-08

Revision for revised hvac fan coil and condenser units for 1st fl. added single occupancy restroom to 1st fl tenant space. revised `1st fl tenant space demising wall locations including changes to emergency exit signage. revised egress plan. see delta 4 could revisions. valuation increased from

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

B2015-04052-REV02

Status:

Under Review

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

750 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710

2016-08-08

Revision for revised hvac fan coil and condenser units for 1st fl. added single occupancy restroom to 1st fl tenant space. revised `1st fl tenant space demising wall locations including changes to emergency exit signage. revised egress plan. see delta 4 could revisions. valuation increased from

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

B2015-04052-REV02

Status:

UNDER REVIEW

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

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License #	C37148
Status	Active
State	California
Type	Architect

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Does Cook Ryan carry a valid contracting license?

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Cook Ryan currently holds license C37148 (Architect), which was Active when we last checked.

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Your liability risk when hiring Cook Ryan

Contractors in California are required to carry workers' compensation insurance if they have employees and proof of liability insurance with the cumulative limit of $1 million for licensees with five or fewer persons, and an additional 100,000 for each additional member over five, not to exceed $5 million total.

Financial recourse when hiring Cook Ryan

All licensed contractors in California are required to maintain a bond, which provides you with financial recourse in case they perform defective work or violate license regulations. If you feel as though you have been taken advantage of, you should leave feedback on the contractor's BuildZoom profile and file a complaint with the CSLB.

What else should I know before hiring Cook Ryan

California contractors are required to submit their fingerprints to the board, which are then checked against criminal records held by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) prior to obtaining a valid contracting license.

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