C7 C7 Contractor Licensing & Business Requirements

Question 1

Which California state agency issues and regulates the C7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor license?

Accepted Answer

Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

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California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)

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California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

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California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Question 2

What is the minimum work experience required to qualify for a C7 contractor license as a journeyperson applicant in California?

Accepted Answer

4 years

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1 year

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2 years

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6 years

Question 3

Under California law, what is the minimum amount of general liability insurance a licensed C7 contractor must carry?

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum; insurance is voluntary

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$100,000

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$500,000

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$1,000,000

Question 4

A C7 contractor employing one or more non-owner employees in California is legally required to carry which insurance?

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation insurance

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General liability insurance

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Commercial auto insurance

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Professional liability (E&O) insurance

Question 5

What is the maximum value of a home improvement contract a C7 contractor can accept without the homeowner having a 3-day right of rescission under California law?

Accepted Answer

$0 — all home improvement contracts require the right of rescission

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Contracts under $500

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Contracts under $1,000

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Contracts under $5,000

Question 6

What is the maximum down payment a C7 contractor may legally collect on a home improvement project before beginning work in California?

Accepted Answer

10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less

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25% of the contract price

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50% of the contract price

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Any amount mutually agreed upon in the contract