

In addition to the bond requirements listed above, swimming pool contractors may be required to obtain a consumer protection bond.īefore granting a contractor’s license to, or renewing the contractor’s license of, an applicant who performs or will perform work concerning residential pools or spas, the Board shall, in addition to any other conditions for the issuance or renewal of a license, require the applicant to file with the Board a bond solely for the protection of consumers in an amount fixed by the Board or in lieu of filing a bond, establish with the Board a cash deposit as provided in this section.įailure of an applicant or licensee to file or maintain in full force the required bond or to establish the required cash deposit constitutes cause for the Board to deny, revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license. A surety bond or a cash deposit will be required for that amount. The bond can vary in amount from $1,000 to $500,000 based on the type of license, monetary limit, past, present or future financial responsibility, experience, and character of the applicant.Īfter the approval of the license, you will receive notification of the amount of bond required prior to the issuance of the license. The Board determines the amount of the bond at the time of license approval.
