Who Needs an California Electrical Contractors License
and What Kinds Are There?

In California, anyone who contracts to perform work on a project that is valued at $500 or more
for labor and materials must hold a current, valid license from the CSLB - California State License Board.

The CSLB licenses electrical candidates for the C-10 Electrical Classification for the California Electrical Contractor License.
There are other classifications available for trades working within other realms of the electrical trade such as:

Understanding the difference between a General and Specialty Contractor.

General building contractors usually oversee projects and coordinate the specific licensed subcontractors for a job. Specialty or subcontractors are usually hired to perform a single job. For example, if you want only roofing or plumbing work, you may want to hire a contractor licensed in that particular specialty.
A general building contractor may also contract for specialty work, but must hold a specialty license for that work or actually have a specialty contractor do the work. The only exception is if the job requires more than two types of work on a building. Then it is appropriate for a licensed general building contractor to contract for and oversee the entire project. For example, if a kitchen remodeling will involve plumbing, electrical and carpentry work under one contract, one should hire a licensed general building contractor. Under these circumstances, a general building contractor may perform all of the work on a building, or subcontract parts of the job to contractors with specialty licenses.

The Benefits of Online Study and Practice

You may have been working in the electrical trade for a while now and feel you are ready to apply for your California Electrical Contractor License. After you have been approved, its a good idea to look at your study options. There are services that provide an easy and efficient method to prepare for the exam. This is a great way to get ready especially if it has been awhile since you've taken a test and could use some practice to build your confidence. Maybe you are a little rusty with the computer and would like to get used to the online test format. Its a good idea to be familiar with the process of testing on a computer and once you are ready to take your exam your familiarity will help a lot. You can even study at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home. Check out your options and decide what fits you and your schedule.

Online practice study can help you

Many programs have been developed to help with the California Electrical Contractor License Exam with preparation courses and just like our other courses, these on-line testing programs are comprehensive and cost effective. The testing programs are designed to be efficient; offering an easy study program with current, strategic questions and detailed answers explanations.

Individualized Study Programs

There are services that allow you to pick and choose your specific area of study or obtain a bundled program that will provide an overview of multiple subjects for your study needs. You could also use these programs to supplement your current study program or use as a crash course of study to test your knowledge in specific areas of the California Electrical Contractor License and the NEC. Some of these services are available as a subscription that will help meet your needs.

An example of some subscription plans for study programs

30 Day Plan*:
A 30 day subscription may offer unlimited access to study materials for a 30 day period. An excellent choice for a quick study before your test.

90 Day Plan*:
A 90 day subscription may offer unlimited access to the study materials at a discount over purchasing a 30 Day Plan for the same time frame. This would be a great program to use along with your current curriculum.

Having your Contractors License is a Great Privilege and your gateway to get jobs you never could have before.