The deadline is near for commercial building contractors to be grandfathered under Ohio's new licensing law.

        The law takes effect Sept. 21, but contractors who want a license for commercial electrical; plumbing; and heating, air-conditioning and boiler work have until Oct. 21 to be grandfathered and avoid taking the test and paying higher fees.

        A spokesman for the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board says more than 6,800 contractors have applied for a license since the grandfathering period began in March. The board expects several thousand more will apply before the deadline. ,

        Lou Heger, president of Impact Management Services Organization Inc., a Cincinnati firm helping get the word out, said many contractors aren't aware they will need to be licensed by Oct. 21 or risk being out of a job.

        Impact will hold seminars for contractors on Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Oct. 16. Each session will be at 7 p.m. at the Quality Hotel & Suites in Norwood. Reservations are required. Call 731-1111.

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