California Roofing (C-39) Contractor License
The California Roofing (C-39) contractor license allows you to repair surfaces that seal, waterproof and weatherproof structures. This work is performed to prevent water or its derivatives, compounds or solids from penetrating such protection and gaining access to material or space beyond. In the course of this work, the contractor examines and/or prepares surfaces and uses asphalt, pitch, tar, felt, glass fabric, urethane foam, metal roofing systems, flax, shakes, shingles, roof tile, slate or any other roofing, waterproofing, weatherproofing or membrane material(s).
How to get the Roofing (C-39) 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 Roofing (C-39) 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 Roofing (C-39) 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 Roofing (C-39) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
California Roofing (C-39) Contractor License Exam
Below are the specifications (test type, academic content, etc.) for each exam needed to get the Roofing (C-39) contractor's license in California.
California Roofing (C-39) Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
- Testing Company: CSLB
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Subjects Involved:
- Planning and Estimating (21%)
- Planning roof projects
- Estimating roof projects
- Job Site Preparation for Roof Projects (10%)
- Protecting surroundings
- Correcting problems
- Tearing off existing roofing
- Low-Slope Roof Projects (20%)
- Installing flashings, ventilation, and underlayment
- Installing various low-slope roof systems
- Repairing low-slope roof systems
- Steep-Slope Roof Projects (28%)
- Installing flashings, ventilation, and underlayment
- Installing various steep-slope roof systems
- Repairing steep-slope roof systems
- Safety (21%)
- Personnel safety
- Job site safety
- Fall protection
- Planning and Estimating (21%)
- CSLB Roofing (C-39) 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 Roofing (C-39) Contractor Book Set
The book set includes all source references for the California Roofing (C-39) 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 ROOFING (C-39) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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CALIFORNIA ROOFING (C-39) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $2,220.98
California Roofing (C-39) Contractor Exam Books
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2022 California Building codes and regulation...California Building Code
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This manual contains information about the de...NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Metal Flas
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