James Douglas Smith
James Douglas Smith is an active, licensed contractor operating in Chino Hills, CA. Operating under a California contractor license established in 1991. They hold 3 license classifications including A General Engineering Contractor, B General Building Contractor, and 1 others. They currently maintain an active contractor bond and a workers' compensation exemption. No disciplinary actions have been recorded against this license.
License Information
- License Number
- 610453
- Status
- Active
- Classification(s)
- A: General Engineering Contractor, B: General Building Contractor, C-42: Sanitation System Contractor
- Tenure
- Licensed since 1991 (35 years)
- Issue Date
- January 23, 1991
- Expiration Date
- January 31, 2027
- Disciplinary Record
- No Disciplinary Actions
Bond & Insurance
- Contractor Bond
- Bonded ($25000) – TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY OF AMERICA
- Workers’ Compensation
- Exempt
A contractor’s bond protects consumers up to the bond amount if the contractor fails to fulfill contractual obligations or violates CSLB regulations.
Workers’ compensation insurance protects homeowners from liability if a contractor’s employee is injured on the job site.
Location
- Address
- 4195 CHINO HILLS PARKWAY #674
- City
- Chino Hills, CA
- ZIP Code
- 91709
- Phone
- (714) 904-0238
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About These License Types
A: General Engineering Contractor
Authorizes construction of fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill, including irrigation, drainage, water power, water supply, flood control, inland waterways, harbors, docks, shipyards, dams, hydroelectric projects, levees, railroads, highways, tunnels, airports, sewers, bridges, pipelines, parks, refineries, and power plants.
Not authorized: Does not authorize work under a Class B General Building Contractor license or any specialty (C) classification unless incidental to the engineering project.
B: General Building Contractor
Authorizes construction of structures including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings requiring at least two unrelated building trades or crafts. May take prime contracts or subcontracts for framing or carpentry. May subcontract all specialty work but must hold the appropriate C license to self-perform specialty trade work.
Not authorized: Cannot self-perform specialty trade work (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) without holding the corresponding C license. Cannot contract for C-16 Fire Protection or C-57 Well Drilling without the appropriate license or subcontractor.
C-42: Sanitation System Contractor
Fabricates and installs cesspools, septic tanks, storm drains, and other sewage disposal and drain structures, including cast iron, steel, concrete, and vitreous pipe.
Licensing Resources
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Deposit and payment rules for California contracts
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License data sourced from the California Contractors State License Board. Last data update: April 05, 2026.