Tag Archives: California Law

California Locksmith License Requirements

The California Contractors State License Board has a licensing classification (C-28) called “Lock and Security Equipment.” This means that locksmiths and other security-equipment experts need to get a license to do independent work as a contractor in California. The board mandates a certain amount of actual work experience before issuance of a locksmith license. An […]

California Welding License Requirements

California has a special licensing requirement for welders. Individuals seeking to work independently (or qualify a company for a license) need to get a license from the California Contractors State License Board. This state agency issues welding licenses upon successful completion of a certain amount of work experience and two separate exams for California welders. […]

California Concrete License Requirements

The California Contractors State License Board issues contractor licenses for dozens of specialty construction fields. Those who lay concrete and do other concrete-related construction work must have a California concrete contractor license. Those who individually qualify or companies with a qualifying person can get a license. Such person must obtain a certain amount of concrete […]

California Refrigeration License Requirements

Individuals seeking to do refrigeration installation, maintenance and repair need to get a license to work on an individual basis. The California Contractors State License Board issues the refrigeration license. Requirements consist of work experience, a contractor exam and a refrigeration exam. In addition to the knowledge and experience requirements, an applicant needs to possess […]

California Roofing License Requirements

Roofing in California generally requires a license issued by the statewide California Contractors State License Board. An individual who meets the licensing requirements can either do the work himself or supervise employees who do the work. A corporation, LLC or other business entity can also get a license by hiring such a qualifying individual to […]

California HVAC License Requirements

An HVAC specialist installs and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Like many states, California requires a specific license at the state level for this kind of contracting work. A person who meets the license requirements can get his own license and negotiate HVAC contracts. A company could also hire a specialist who meets […]

California Carpenter License Requirements

Individuals seeking to work in California on rough and finish carpentry need to get a license from the California Contractors State License Board. There are two separate classifications of California carpenter licenses. First, you need a license with the C-5 classification for doing framing and rough carpentry. You need a C-6 contractors license if you […]

California Demolition License Requirements

The California Contractors State License Board issues a license for demolition and building moving. Those seeking to negotiate contracts and perform demolition and moving jobs in California must get this license. The main requirements are work experience and California contractor exams. In addition, all applicants must satisfy the board that they have the moral and […]