The California Solar (C-46) contractor license allows you to work on thermal and photovoltaic solar energy systems. A licensee classified in this section shall not undertake or perform building or construction trades, crafts, or skills, except when required to install a thermal or photovoltaic solar energy system.
The CSLB will either issue your license or contact you if they need further information.
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classesLogin credentials emailed upon enrollment
Unlimited access (no time limits)
Lecture videos
Practice questions
Key concepts
Step-by-step solutions to math problems
Live review
classesBelow are the specifications (test type, academic content, etc.) for each exam needed to get the Solar (C-46) contractor's license in California.
The book set includes all source references for the California (C-46) 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 Building Code
California Electrical Code
California Energy Code
California Fire Code
California Mechanical Code
California Plumbing Code
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Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code
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