California Elevator (C-11) Contractor License

The California Elevator (C-11) contractor license allows you to fabricate, erect, install and repair elevators, including sheave beams, motors, sheaves, cable and wire rope, guides, cab, counterweights, doors (including sidewalk elevator doors), automatic and manual controls, signal systems, and all other devices and equipment associated with the safe and efficient installation and operation of electrical, hydraulic and manually operated elevators.

How to get the Elevator (C-11) 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 Elevator (C-11) 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 Elevator (C-11) 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 Elevator (C-11) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

California Elevator (C-11) Contractor License Exam

Below are the specifications (test type, academic content, etc.) for each exam needed to get the Elevator (C-11) contractor's license in California.

California Elevator (C-11) Exam

Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
Testing Company: CSLB
Types of Questions: Multiple choice
Subjects Involved:
- Planning and Estimating (11%)
  - Plan conveyance projects
  - Estimate conveyance projects
- Project Preparation (5%)
  - Preliminary setup and permitting
- Install and Modernize Elevators, Dumbwaiters, and Lifts (22%)
  - Disassembly and removal
  - Installation of equipment in hoistways, pits, and machine rooms
  - Install finishes
  - Electrical adjusting and testing
- Install and Modernize Escalators and Moving Walks (5%)
  - Removal, assembly, and installation
  - Electrical adjusting and testing
- Conveyance Repair, Maintenance, and Service (35%)
  - Maintenance of elevators, dumbwaiters, lifts, escalators, and moving walks
  - Service/trouble calls for elevators, dumbwaiters, lifts, escalators, and moving walks
  - Repair of elevators, dumbwaiters, lifts, escalators, and moving walks
- Safety (22%)
  - Employee safety
  - Job site safety
CSLB Elevator (C-11) 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
CSLB Law and Business Study Guide

California Elevator (C-11) Contractor Book Set

The book set includes all source references for the California Elevator (C-11) 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 ELEVATOR (C-11) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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CALIFORNIA ELEVATOR (C-11) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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