California Asbestos Abatement (C-22) Contractor License
The California Asbestos Abatement (C-22) contractor license allows you to perform abatement, including containment, encapsulation, or removal, and disposal of asbestos containing construction materials, as defined in Section 6501.8 of the Labor Code, in and on buildings and structures. All work performed and all documentation prepared by an asbestos abatement contractor shall be done in accordance with regulations and requirements of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) of the Department of Industrial Relations.
CSLB issues a C-22 Asbestos Abatement license and a separate Asbestos Certification. C-22 licensees may contract for asbestos abatement with no limitations; those who are certified may only perform abatement work within the license classification they hold. To receive either a C-22 license or an Asbestos Certification a contractor must:
- Take and pass an EPA-accredited asbestos abatement training course;
- Register with the Asbestos Contractors’ Registration Unit of DOSH;
- Submit an application and all required paperwork to CSLB;
- Demonstrate four years of relevant journey-level work experience; and
- Pass the appropriate exam(s).
How to get the Asbestos Abatement (C-22) contractor's license in California?
- Determine Eligibility: Each license requires a qualifier who directly supervises and controls the construction operations conducted under the license. Must be at least 18 years old and have four years minimum journeyperson, foreperson, supervising employee, or contractor work experience, in the last 10 years, in the Asbestos Abatement (C-22) trade.
- Verifying Work Experience: After meeting the basic eligibility requirements, the qualifier could be randomly selected to provide documentation that they meet the minimum work experience requirements. Having this documentation ready beforehand can make this process easier if your application is selected for review. The experience listed on the application must be verifiable, and people with firsthand knowledge of that experience must certify the accuracy of the information provided to CSLB on the Certification of Work Experience form.
- Complete Application: Must fill out the Original Contractor, Additional Classification, or Replacing the Qualifying Individual application form.
- Submit Application and Required Fees: For the current list of fees visit the California CSLB Fees page .
- Fingerprint Requirement after CSLB Review of Application: For information on fingerprinting, visit the CSLB Fingerprinting Requirement page.
- Schedule the Exams: Once the application is submitted the CSLB will send you a 'Notice to Appear for Examination." Upon receipt, the business exam and a Asbestos Abatement (C-22) exams must be scheduled and passed.
- Contractor Bond: All applicants must submit to CSLB a contractor bond or cash deposit payable to CSLB in the amount of $15,000. CSLB does not issue bonds.
The CSLB will either issue your license or contact you if they need further information.
California Asbestos Abatement (C-22) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
California Asbestos Abatement (C-22) Contractor License Exam
Below are the specifications (test type, academic content, etc.) for each exam needed to get the Asbestos Abatement (C-22) contractor's license in California.
California Asbestos Abatement (C-22) Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
- Testing Company: CSLB
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Subjects Involved:
- Planning and Estimating (15%)
- Plans and specifications
- Scope of work and project planning
- Regulatory agency notification
- Estimating materials, labor, equipment, and disposal
- Containment Site Preparation (26%)
- Area notification
- Containment setup
- Utility isolation
- Negative pressure
- Asbestos Abatement Methods and Disposal (26%)
- Asbestos removal methods
- Encapsulation and encasement
- Contamination prevention and decontamination procedures
- Asbestos-containing material disposal
- Documentation (12%)
- Health records
- Site activities
- Cal/OSHA documentation requirements
- Safety (21%)
- Personnel and job site safety
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Cal/OSHA safety requirements
- Personnel training and certification requirements
- Planning and Estimating (15%)
- CSLB Asbestos Abatement (C-22) Study Guide
California Law and Business Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
- Testing Company: CSLB
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Subjects Involved:
- Business Organization (10%)
- Company organization
- Project organization
- Business Finances (15%)
- Cash management
- Budget and planning
- Taxes
- Financial reporting
- Employment Requirements (12%)
- Employment regulations
- Evaluation and record-keeping
- Payroll
- Bonds, Insurance, and Liens (10%)
- Bonds
- Workers’ compensation insurance
- Liens and other remedies
- Other insurance
- Contract Requirements and Execution (23%)
- Bidding
- Cost control
- Contracts
- Payments
- Licensing Requirements (8%)
- Business license
- Contractor’s license
- Activity regulation
- Safety (15%)
- Training and reporting requirements
- General safety
- Hazardous/unknown materials
- Public Works (7%)
- Prevailing wage requirements
- Bonding requirements
- Insurance requirements
- Business Organization (10%)
- CSLB Law and Business Study Guide
California Asbestos Abatement (C-22) Contractor Book Set
The book set includes all source references for the California Asbestos Abatement (C-22) Contractor exams. You can use these books to study for the exams but you are not allowed to bring these books in with you to the testing center. These tests will be closed-book. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
CALIFORNIA ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (C-22) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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CALIFORNIA ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (C-22) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $728.35
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