CSLB Contractor Licensing Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is a CSLB contractor's license valid before it must be renewed?
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 3 years
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
CSLB contractor licenses are issued for a 2-year period and must be renewed before the expiration date.
Question 2: What is the CSLB's requirement for workers' compensation insurance for a sole owner-operator with no employees?
- Must carry workers' comp at all times
- Must file a Certificate of Exemption from Workers' Compensation (Correct answer)
- Only required on public works projects
- No requirement at all
Correct answer: Must file a Certificate of Exemption from Workers' Compensation
Sole owner-operators with no employees may file a Certificate of Exemption but must immediately obtain coverage when employees are hired.
Question 3: What must a licensed California contractor do within 90 days of a change in business entity or ownership?
- File a new license application and pay the full fee
- Notify the CSLB and update the license to reflect the change (Correct answer)
- Cease operations until a new license is issued
- Nothing — the license automatically transfers
Correct answer: Notify the CSLB and update the license to reflect the change
Contractors must notify the CSLB within 90 days of any change in business structure, personnel, or qualifying individual to keep the license valid.
Question 4: Which CSLB license classification is required for electrical work in California?
- C-7
- C-10 (Correct answer)
- C-20
- B
Correct answer: C-10
The C-10 Electrical Contractor classification is required to install, alter, or repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
Question 5: What exam must applicants pass to obtain a CSLB contractor's license?
- Only a trade knowledge exam
- Only a law and business exam
- Both a trade knowledge exam and a law and business exam (Correct answer)
- A background interview only
Correct answer: Both a trade knowledge exam and a law and business exam
CSLB applicants must pass both the trade-specific knowledge examination and the law and business examination to obtain a license.
Question 6: How many continuing education hours are required for CSLB licensees each 2-year renewal period to meet asbestos and lead requirements?
- 2 hours (Correct answer)
- 3 hours
- 5 hours
- 8 hours
Correct answer: 2 hours
CSLB requires licensees to complete 2 hours of training in asbestos and lead during each renewal period as a condition of license renewal.
CSLB Contractor Licensing Requirements 2
How long is a CSLB contractor's license valid before it must be renewed?