{"ok":true,"generated_at":"2026-05-24T00:49:19.927Z","license":"CC-BY-4.0","count":37,"terms":[{"term":"OCILB","slug":"ocilb","definition_en":"The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, the state board that licenses commercial plumbing, HVAC, electrical, hydronics, and refrigeration contractors in Ohio.","definition_es":"La Junta de Licencias de la Industria de la Construccion de Ohio, que licencia contratistas comerciales de plomeria, HVAC, electricidad, hidronica y refrigeracion.","category":"licensing","related":["ohio-elicense","orc-4740"]},{"term":"Ohio eLicense","slug":"ohio-elicense","definition_en":"Ohio's public license lookup portal. Homeowners use it to confirm whether a contractor license is current, expired, suspended, or revoked.","definition_es":"El portal publico de Ohio para buscar licencias. Sirve para confirmar si una licencia de contratista esta vigente, vencida, suspendida o revocada.","category":"licensing","related":["ocilb","license-qualifier"]},{"term":"ORC 4740","slug":"orc-4740","definition_en":"The section of the Ohio Revised Code that governs OCILB contractor licensing for covered commercial construction trades.","definition_es":"La seccion del Codigo Revisado de Ohio que regula las licencias OCILB para oficios comerciales de construccion cubiertos.","category":"legal","related":["ocilb"]},{"term":"License qualifier","slug":"license-qualifier","definition_en":"The individual whose exam, experience, and bond support a contractor license. The business name and qualifier name may differ in public records.","definition_es":"La persona cuyo examen, experiencia y fianza respaldan una licencia de contratista. El nombre del negocio y el del calificador pueden ser distintos en registros publicos.","category":"licensing","related":["ohio-elicense","ocilb"]},{"term":"Municipal registration","slug":"municipal-registration","definition_en":"A city or township contractor registration that may be required even when Ohio does not issue a statewide trade license for that work.","definition_es":"Un registro de contratista de ciudad o municipio que puede exigirse aunque Ohio no emita una licencia estatal para ese oficio.","category":"licensing","related":["permit-pull","certificate-of-occupancy"]},{"term":"EPA Section 608","slug":"epa-608","definition_en":"Federal certification required for technicians who handle regulated refrigerants in air conditioners, heat pumps, refrigerators, and freezers.","definition_es":"Certificacion federal requerida para tecnicos que manejan refrigerantes regulados en aires acondicionados, bombas de calor, refrigeradores y congeladores.","category":"certifications","related":["r-22-r-410a","seer"]},{"term":"EPA RRP","slug":"epa-rrp","definition_en":"The EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule for work that disturbs lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.","definition_es":"La regla de Renovacion, Reparacion y Pintura de EPA para trabajos que alteran pintura con plomo en viviendas anteriores a 1978 y lugares ocupados por ninos.","category":"certifications","related":["lead-abatement","workers-comp"]},{"term":"Lead abatement","slug":"lead-abatement","definition_en":"Specialized work intended to permanently reduce or eliminate lead hazards. It is different from ordinary renovation that simply follows lead-safe practices.","definition_es":"Trabajo especializado para reducir o eliminar de forma permanente peligros de plomo. No es lo mismo que una renovacion normal que solo usa practicas seguras con plomo.","category":"certifications","related":["epa-rrp"]},{"term":"NEC","slug":"nec","definition_en":"The National Electrical Code, the model electrical safety code adopted by states and local jurisdictions with local amendments.","definition_es":"El Codigo Electrico Nacional, modelo de seguridad electrica adoptado por estados y jurisdicciones locales con enmiendas locales.","category":"trade-jargon","related":["panel-upgrade","permit-pull"]},{"term":"Panel upgrade","slug":"panel-upgrade","definition_en":"Replacing or increasing an electrical service panel, often from 100 amps to 200 amps, usually requiring permit, utility coordination, and inspection.","definition_es":"Cambio o aumento de un tablero electrico, a menudo de 100 a 200 amperios, normalmente con permiso, coordinacion con la compania electrica e inspeccion.","category":"permits","related":["nec","permit-pull"]},{"term":"AHRI","slug":"ahri","definition_en":"The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. Its directory verifies matched HVAC equipment ratings and efficiency certificates.","definition_es":"El Instituto de Aire Acondicionado, Calefaccion y Refrigeracion. Su directorio verifica clasificaciones y certificados de eficiencia de equipos HVAC compatibles.","category":"certifications","related":["seer","manual-j-load-calculation"]},{"term":"SEER","slug":"seer","definition_en":"Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, an efficiency rating for air-conditioning and heat-pump cooling performance over a typical season.","definition_es":"Relacion de Eficiencia Energetica Estacional, una clasificacion de eficiencia para aire acondicionado y bombas de calor durante una temporada tipica.","category":"trade-jargon","related":["ahri","epa-608"]},{"term":"Manual J load calculation","slug":"manual-j-load-calculation","definition_en":"An HVAC sizing calculation that estimates heating and cooling load from insulation, windows, orientation, air leakage, square footage, and local weather.","definition_es":"Calculo de tamano HVAC que estima carga de calefaccion y enfriamiento segun aislamiento, ventanas, orientacion, fugas de aire, pies cuadrados y clima local.","category":"trade-jargon","related":["seer","ahri"]},{"term":"R-22 / R-410A","slug":"r-22-r-410a","definition_en":"Common refrigerants found in older and newer HVAC systems. R-22 is phased out, while R-410A is being replaced by newer lower-GWP refrigerants.","definition_es":"Refrigerantes comunes en sistemas HVAC viejos y nuevos. R-22 esta descontinuado, y R-410A esta siendo reemplazado por refrigerantes nuevos de menor GWP.","category":"trade-jargon","related":["epa-608"]},{"term":"Manometer","slug":"manometer","definition_en":"A measuring tool used by HVAC, plumbing, and gas technicians to verify gas pressure, draft, or pressure differences in inches of water column.","definition_es":"Herramienta de medicion usada por tecnicos HVAC, plomeros y gasistas para verificar presion de gas, tiro o diferencias de presion en pulgadas de columna de agua.","category":"trade-jargon","related":["combustion-analyzer"]},{"term":"Combustion analyzer","slug":"combustion-analyzer","definition_en":"A diagnostic tool that measures flue gases, carbon monoxide, oxygen, draft, and efficiency on furnaces, boilers, and water heaters.","definition_es":"Herramienta de diagnostico que mide gases de combustion, monoxido de carbono, oxigeno, tiro y eficiencia en hornos, calderas y calentadores de agua.","category":"trade-jargon","related":["manometer"]},{"term":"Permit pull","slug":"permit-pull","definition_en":"The act of applying for and obtaining a building permit under a contractor or homeowner name before regulated work begins.","definition_es":"El acto de solicitar y obtener un permiso de construccion a nombre de un contratista o dueno antes de iniciar trabajo regulado.","category":"permits","related":["inspection","certificate-of-occupancy"]},{"term":"Rough-in inspection","slug":"rough-in-inspection","definition_en":"An inspection before walls are closed, when plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or framing work is still visible to the building official.","definition_es":"Inspeccion antes de cerrar muros, cuando plomeria, electricidad, HVAC o estructura todavia estan visibles para el inspector.","category":"permits","related":["inspection","permit-pull"]},{"term":"Final inspection","slug":"final-inspection","definition_en":"The last permit inspection confirming that the permitted work is complete and acceptable for use under the local code.","definition_es":"La ultima inspeccion del permiso que confirma que el trabajo autorizado esta completo y aceptable para uso bajo el codigo local.","category":"permits","related":["inspection","certificate-of-occupancy"]},{"term":"Inspection","slug":"inspection","definition_en":"A review by a building official or inspector to confirm that permitted work follows applicable code before it is approved.","definition_es":"Revision de un funcionario o inspector de construccion para confirmar que el trabajo con permiso cumple el codigo aplicable antes de aprobarse.","category":"permits","related":["rough-in-inspection","final-inspection"]},{"term":"Certificate of occupancy","slug":"certificate-of-occupancy","definition_en":"A local document allowing a building or changed space to be legally occupied after required inspections and approvals are complete.","definition_es":"Documento local que permite ocupar legalmente un edificio o espacio modificado despues de completar inspecciones y aprobaciones requeridas.","category":"permits","related":["final-inspection","municipal-registration"]},{"term":"Mechanic's lien","slug":"mechanics-lien","definition_en":"A legal claim against property for unpaid construction labor, materials, or services. Homeowners should use written contracts and lien waivers on larger jobs.","definition_es":"Reclamo legal contra una propiedad por mano de obra, materiales o servicios de construccion no pagados. En trabajos grandes conviene usar contratos escritos y liberaciones de gravamen.","category":"legal","related":["lien-waiver","change-order"]},{"term":"Lien waiver","slug":"lien-waiver","definition_en":"A document stating that a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier gives up lien rights for the amount paid.","definition_es":"Documento que indica que un contratista, subcontratista o proveedor renuncia a derechos de gravamen por el monto pagado.","category":"legal","related":["mechanics-lien"]},{"term":"Workers' comp","slug":"workers-comp","definition_en":"Insurance covering employee workplace injuries. Homeowners should confirm coverage when crews will work on-site, especially on roofing, tree, or demolition jobs.","definition_es":"Seguro que cubre lesiones laborales de empleados. Conviene confirmarlo cuando habra cuadrillas en la propiedad, sobre todo en techos, arboles o demolicion.","category":"legal","related":["general-liability-insurance"]},{"term":"General liability insurance","slug":"general-liability-insurance","definition_en":"Business insurance that can cover property damage or injury claims caused by the contractor's operations, subject to policy limits and exclusions.","definition_es":"Seguro comercial que puede cubrir danos a propiedad o lesiones causadas por operaciones del contratista, sujeto a limites y exclusiones de la poliza.","category":"legal","related":["workers-comp"]},{"term":"BBB Accreditation","slug":"bbb-accreditation","definition_en":"A voluntary paid relationship with the Better Business Bureau. It is not the same thing as a state trade license or government verification.","definition_es":"Relacion voluntaria y pagada con Better Business Bureau. No equivale a una licencia estatal de oficio ni a verificacion gubernamental.","category":"certifications","related":["ohio-elicense"]},{"term":"GAF Master Elite","slug":"gaf-master-elite","definition_en":"A manufacturer credential for a limited group of roofing contractors that meet GAF requirements for licensing, insurance, reputation, and training.","definition_es":"Credencial de fabricante para un grupo limitado de techadores que cumplen requisitos de GAF sobre licencia, seguro, reputacion y capacitacion.","category":"certifications","related":["manufacturer-certification"]},{"term":"Manufacturer certification","slug":"manufacturer-certification","definition_en":"A credential from a product manufacturer showing that a contractor is approved or trained to install that brand's materials or equipment.","definition_es":"Credencial emitida por un fabricante que muestra que un contratista esta aprobado o capacitado para instalar materiales o equipos de esa marca.","category":"certifications","related":["gaf-master-elite","ahri"]},{"term":"ACI","slug":"aci","definition_en":"The American Concrete Institute, a major source of concrete standards, testing certifications, and technical guidance.","definition_es":"El American Concrete Institute, fuente importante de normas de concreto, certificaciones de pruebas y guia tecnica.","category":"certifications","related":["nrmca"]},{"term":"NRMCA","slug":"nrmca","definition_en":"The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, which publishes ready-mix concrete resources and plant or personnel certification programs.","definition_es":"La National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, que publica recursos de concreto premezclado y programas de certificacion para plantas o personal.","category":"certifications","related":["aci"]},{"term":"ISA Certified Arborist","slug":"isa-certified-arborist","definition_en":"A tree-care credential from the International Society of Arboriculture showing tested knowledge of arboriculture and continuing education.","definition_es":"Credencial de cuidado de arboles de la International Society of Arboriculture que demuestra conocimiento evaluado de arboricultura y educacion continua.","category":"certifications","related":["tcia"]},{"term":"TCIA","slug":"tcia","definition_en":"The Tree Care Industry Association, a trade association that publishes safety, training, accreditation, and business standards for tree-care companies.","definition_es":"Asociacion de la industria del cuidado de arboles que publica normas de seguridad, capacitacion, acreditacion y negocio para empresas arboristas.","category":"certifications","related":["isa-certified-arborist"]},{"term":"Change order","slug":"change-order","definition_en":"A written adjustment to the original scope, price, or schedule after a project starts. It should state what changed and what it costs.","definition_es":"Ajuste escrito al alcance, precio o calendario original despues de iniciar un proyecto. Debe explicar que cambio y cuanto cuesta.","category":"pricing","related":["time-and-materials","mechanics-lien"]},{"term":"Time and materials","slug":"time-and-materials","definition_en":"A pricing model where the homeowner pays for actual labor time plus materials, often with a markup. It is flexible but less predictable than a fixed bid.","definition_es":"Modelo de precio donde el dueno paga el tiempo real de mano de obra mas materiales, a menudo con recargo. Es flexible pero menos predecible que precio fijo.","category":"pricing","related":["fixed-bid","change-order"]},{"term":"Fixed bid","slug":"fixed-bid","definition_en":"A set project price for a defined scope. It reduces price uncertainty but should spell out exclusions and how change orders are handled.","definition_es":"Precio fijo de proyecto para un alcance definido. Reduce incertidumbre, pero debe aclarar exclusiones y como se manejan cambios.","category":"pricing","related":["time-and-materials","change-order"]},{"term":"Trip charge","slug":"trip-charge","definition_en":"A dispatch or travel fee charged for sending a technician to the home. Some companies credit it toward approved repairs.","definition_es":"Cargo de despacho o traslado por enviar un tecnico a la casa. Algunas companias lo acreditan si apruebas la reparacion.","category":"pricing","related":["diagnostic-fee"]},{"term":"Diagnostic fee","slug":"diagnostic-fee","definition_en":"A fee for finding the cause of a problem before quoting repair work. Ask whether the fee is waived or credited if you approve the job.","definition_es":"Cargo por encontrar la causa de un problema antes de cotizar la reparacion. Pregunta si se elimina o acredita cuando apruebas el trabajo.","category":"pricing","related":["trip-charge"]}]}