CSLB Trade-Specific Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What California agency enforces the Contractors State License Law and has the authority to discipline licensed contractors?
- California Department of Consumer Affairs
- CSLB (Contractors State License Board) (Correct answer)
- California Attorney General's Office
- California Department of Insurance
Correct answer: CSLB (Contractors State License Board)
The CSLB is the state agency that enforces contractor licensing law, investigates complaints, and has authority to suspend, revoke, or cite contractors.
Question 2: Which specialty license classification is required in California to perform asbestos abatement work on a construction project?
- C-22
- C-21
- HAZ (Hazardous Substance Removal) (Correct answer)
- C-57
Correct answer: HAZ (Hazardous Substance Removal)
The HAZ (Hazardous Substance Removal) classification is required for contractors performing asbestos abatement, lead removal, and other hazardous material work.
Question 3: What type of certification must California individual electricians obtain to legally perform electrical work, separate from the contractor's license?
- CSLB apprentice card
- Electrician Certification from the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (Correct answer)
- National Electrical Code certification
- Cal/OSHA electrical permit
Correct answer: Electrician Certification from the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
Individual electricians in California must hold an Electrician Certification from the DIR's Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to legally perform electrical work.
Question 4: Under California's Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), which types of projects are required to comply with mandatory green building measures?
- Only new commercial projects over $1M
- Newly constructed residential and nonresidential buildings, and major alterations (Correct answer)
- Voluntary compliance only
- Only state-funded projects
Correct answer: Newly constructed residential and nonresidential buildings, and major alterations
CALGreen (Title 24, Part 11) sets mandatory green building standards for new construction and significant alterations to both residential and commercial buildings.
Question 5: In California, which license classification is required for a contractor installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on a residential roof?
- C-46 Solar only
- C-10 Electrical or C-46 Solar Contractor (Correct answer)
- B General Building only
- No license required for solar under 10kW
Correct answer: C-10 Electrical or C-46 Solar Contractor
Solar PV installation may be performed by either a C-46 Solar Contractor or a C-10 Electrical Contractor, as both classifications cover PV system installation.
Question 6: What California regulation requires contractors to recycle or divert a minimum percentage of construction and demolition waste from landfill disposal?
- California Title 24 energy standards
- California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) waste diversion requirements (Correct answer)
- CalRecycle voluntary guidelines only
- Federal EPA construction waste rules
Correct answer: California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) waste diversion requirements
CALGreen mandates a minimum 65% diversion of construction and demolition waste from landfills through recycling or salvage.
CSLB Trade-Specific Regulations 2
What California agency enforces the Contractors State License Law and has the authority to discipline licensed contractors?