Baton Rouge – In light of the current emergency in the western part of our state, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) wants to ensure that ONLY licensed contractors with the proper classifications are utilized when performing total demolition and removal of all structures.

ONLY contractors holding one or more of the license classifications below are eligible to bid, contract and/or perform the complete or total demolition and removal of all structures regardless of the project value.

Demolition of Any Residential Structure
Residential License - Residential Building Contractor
Commercial License – Building Construction
Commercial License - Rigging, House Moving, Wrecking, and Dismantling

Demolition of Any Commercial Structure
Commercial License - Building Construction
Commercial License - Rigging, House Moving, Wrecking, and Dismantling

“In keeping with the mandate of the LSLBC to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana, performing this work without the proper license is in violation of the licensing statutes” said Executive Director Michael McDuff.