1. Any contractor or subcontractor who performs work concerning a residential pool or spa shall, regardless of whether the work is performed under the direction of a builder who is also the owner of the property being improved:

(a) Apply for and obtain all applicable permits for the project; and

(b) Meet all applicable requirements imposed pursuant to this chapter and any regulations adopted by the Board with respect to contracts for work concerning a residential pool or spa.

2. If a contractor or subcontractor performs work concerning a residential pool or spa and the work is performed under the direction of a builder who is also the owner of the property being improved, the owner shall comply with all state and local laws and ordinances for the submission of names, licenses and information concerning any required bonds and insurance with respect to the contractors and subcontractors working on the project.

3. With respect to a contract for work concerning a residential pool or spa, the work performed pursuant to such a contract must be supervised and controlled directly by the qualified employee or qualified officer of the contractor.

4. If work concerning a residential pool or spa is performed under the direction of a builder who is exempt from having to obtain a license as a contractor because the builder is also the owner of the property being improved, a person shall not, directly or indirectly, perform or offer to perform, for a fee, any act as a consultant, adviser, assistant or aide to the builder for the purposes of the project, including, without limitation, any act associated with obtaining permits for the project, or otherwise hold himself or herself out as being able to perform such acts for a fee, unless the person holds:

(a) A license as a contractor or subcontractor under state law which authorizes the person to perform such acts for a fee; or

(b) Any other license, certificate, registration or permit under state law which authorizes the person to perform such acts for a fee.

(Added to NRS by 2001, 2976; A 2003, 1233; 2005, 2377) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 597.715)