California Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Certification

Any contractor who passes the California Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Certification exam can engage in Hazardous Substances Removal, which includes the removal of underground storage tanks.

How to get the Hazardous Substances Removal Certification (HAZ) in California?

  1. Verifying Work Experience: Eligibility for this certification is limited to licensees who hold the "A" General Engineering, "B" General Building, "C-12" Earthwork and Paving, "C-36" Plumbing, "C-57" Well Drilling (Water), or "C-61/D-40" Service Station Equipment and Maintenance (only those licensees who currently hold this classification) license classification.
  2. Complete Application: Must fulfill the application and corresponding fee to CSLB.
  3. Fingerprint Requirement after CSLB Review of Application: Review CSLB Fingerprint requirements.
  4. Schedule the Exams: Approve the Hazardous Substances exam to add the certification to the applicants existing license.

California Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Certification Exam Prep Courses

California Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Certification Exam

Below are the specifications (test type, academic content, etc.) for each exam needed to get the Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Certification in California.

California Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Certification Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: CSLB
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Planning and Estimating (36%)
      • Planning hazardous substance projects
      • Estimating hazardous substance projects
    • Hazardous Substance Management (37%)
      • Identifying hazardous substances
      • Securing and controlling site access
      • Removing hazardous substances
      • Containing hazardous material migration
      • Installing and operating remediation systems
      • Determining proper waste disposal
      • Preparing and disposing of waste
    • Storage Tanks (9%)
      • Installing and upgrading storage tanks
      • Excavating for underground storage tanks
      • Removing and disposing of storage tanks
      • Closing/abandoning storage tanks
    • Safety (18%)
      • Job site safety
      • Personnel safety
  • CSLB Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Study Guide

California Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Certification Book Set

The book set includes all source references for the California Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Certification 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 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES REMOVAL (HAZ) CERTIFICATION - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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  • CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES REMOVAL (HAZ) CERTIFICATION - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $689.07

California Hazardous Substances Removal (HAZ) Certification Exam Books