Which statement is true regarding the need for a licensed responsible managing employee when a contractor sub-contracts?

• A. Yes, at least one RME is required.
• B. No, RME is not required.
• C. Only for renovations.
• D. Depends on project size.

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that the licensed responsible managing employee is needed to supervise and take responsibility for work that involves changes to licensed systems. In this context, the rule specifies that this supervision is required only when a contractor is performing renovations. Renovations involve modifying existing systems, which brings additional compliance and coordination concerns to ensure the changes integrate with what already exists. For other types of work, such as new installations, the normal licensing and supervision by the contractor’s own licensed personnel or the subcontractor’s RME may cover the project, so an extra RME isn’t mandated. That’s why the correct statement is that an RME is required only for renovations.