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0:08 California's definition of General Contractor
1:35 Responsibilities
2:11 Trades overseen by a General B
2:46 Basic requirements
3:02 Experience requirements
3:19 Who can sign off on your experience?
3:30 How long does the process take?
3:47 General contractor exam
4:30 Fees and Bonding
4:54 Complete Course

The General Contractor License is for California contractors that specialize in residential and commercial construction projects including remodels.

A general contractor engages in a variety of different types of projects. Their work typically includes: Rough Framing and Carpentry Flooring Stacking, Joisting, Bracing and Installing Girders, Basic electrical and plumbing, Roofing and Installing Shingles Installing Gas Lines and Sewer Lines Mixing Mortar, Pouring Concrete and much more!

The Contractors State License Board is the governing agency for contractors in the state of California. There are 73 classifications for licenses offered by the CSLB

You will first need to meet the basic California contractor license requirements:

-18 years of age
-Driver’s License or USA ID
-Social Security or ITIN #
-Not Currently on Probation or Parole

In addition to these basic requirements. General contractors also have to have at least 4 years of journeyman level experience in which may include planning and estimation, job site safety, framing and carpentry, foundation and concrete construction, cost calculating and more.

They will need someone who can also sign off on that experience. Journeyman level experience is gained working unsupervised performing all of the duties associated with general residential and commercial construction.

California contractors are expected to have achieved a certain level of mastery and must know how to engage in residential and commercial construction. The responsibility of the CSLB is to protect the consumer public from contractors who may not have the experience or safety knowledge required.

The entire process to get the Class B general contractor license takes about 90 days.

There are several factors which we talk about in the video that can extend this process beyond 90 days. The best way to ensure that you get your California contractor license quickly is to have all of your documentation in order before you submit the application.

If you have a criminal record, you will want to make sure that all of your court documents are in order.

If you have worked under the table, try to get any proof of experience that you can. This can be check stubs, tax returns, receipts, invoices anything that can show you have worked on construction projects.

You will also need to pass a two-part exam, after you complete the CSLB license application.

The Contractor license test is two parts. 115 questions of construction law and 115 questions specific to the general building trade. Refer to the video for more information on exactly what will be on the CSLB law and business exam.

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Make sure that you prepare by doing California general B contractor license tests online, study guides and even use flash cards covering the CSLB law and business exam. Remember that contractor classes should be law focused, not teaching trade.

There are several contractor license schools all over the state that offer programs for all 73 license classifications. If you are looking to one day get the general contractor license, it will be very helpful for you to take a blueprint reading class.

If you find yourself working on houses built pre-1978 you will want to look into getting an EPA lead safety certification.

Getting the General contractor license can be a huge step up for you in your career. In addition to being licensed and bonded, there may be a requirement for some type of journeyman certification. Be sure to check your local county and city laws.

If you are looking to become a subcontractor to someone holding the General Contractor License, this is an excellent first step!

To learn about the current California contractor license cost, check out this video: [ Ссылка ]

With licensing comes responsibility, use this channel as a reference going forward. We have videos on construction accounting, becoming a building inspector, mold remediation, blueprint reading, Construction bonds, and setting up a corporation.

You will also find more information about how to become a licensed and bonded contractor, construction services, apprenticeships and more.

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