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California Fire Protection (C-16) Contractor License

The California Fire Protection (C-16) contractor license allows you to lay out, fabricate and install all types of fire protection systems; including all the equipment associated with these systems, excluding electrical alarm systems.

How to get the Fire Protection (C-16) contractor's license in California?

  1. 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 Fire Protection (C-16) trade.
  2. 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.
  3. Complete Application: Must fill out the Original Contractor, Additional Classification, or Replacing the Qualifying Individual application form.
  4. Submit Application and Required Fees: For the current list of fees visit the California CSLB Fees page .
  5. Fingerprint Requirement after CSLB Review of Application: For information on fingerprinting, visit the CSLB Fingerprinting Requirement page.
  6. 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 Fire Protection (C-16)_ exams must be scheduled and passed.
  7. 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 Fire Protection (C-16) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

California Fire Protection (C-16) Contractor License Exam

Below are the specifications (test type, academic content, etc.) for each exam needed to get the Fire Protection (C-16) contractor's license in California.

California Fire Protection (C-16) Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: CSLB
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Planning and Estimation (25%)
      • Planning fire protection projects
      • Estimating fire protection projects
    • Installation of Underground Fire Main Systems (11%)
      • Trenching and shoring excavations
      • Installing pipes and thrust blocks
      • Installing fire hydrants and FDC
    • Installation of Fire Protection Systems (34%)
      • Installing fire sprinkler systems
      • Installing pre-action and deluge systems
      • Installing storage tanks and fire pumps
      • Installing fire suppression systems
      • Testing various fire protection systems
    • Fire Protection System Maintenance and Repair (8%)
      • Conducting inspections of fire protection equipment
      • Testing fire protection equipment
      • Maintaining fire protection equipment
    • Safety (22%)
      • Personnel safety
      • Job site safety
      • Underground work
  • CSLB Fire Protection (C-16) 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 Fire Protection (C-16) Contractor Book Set

The book set includes all source references for the California Fire Protection (C-16) 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 FIRE PROTECTION (C-16) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $2,566.76

  • CALIFORNIA FIRE PROTECTION (C-16) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $2,666.76

California Fire Protection (C-16) Contractor Exam Books

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