The California Swimming Pool (C-53) contractor license allows you to construct swimming pools, spas or hot tubs, including installation of solar heating equipment using those trades or skills necessary for such construction.
The CSLB will either issue your license or contact you if they need further information.
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classesBelow are the specifications (test type, academic content, etc.) for each exam needed to get the Swimming Pool (C-53) contractor's license in California.
The book set includes all source references for the California Swimming Pool (C-53) 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 Plumbing Code
Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Po
Standard for Public Swimming Pools ANSI NSPI-
Standard for Public Spas ANSI NSPI-2
Standard for Permanently Installed Residentia
Residential Portable Spas And Swim Spas ANSI/
This standard is intended to cover factory
Suction Entrapment Avoidance In Swimming Pool
The purpose of this standard is to establi
Model Barrier Code For Residential Swimming P
These requirements establish layers of pro
Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency ANSI/
This standard is to cover the test procedu
Residential Swimming Pool And Spa Energy Effi
This standard covers energy efficiency req
Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) For
This standard establishes materials, testi
Permanently Installed Residential Spas And Sw
This standard is intended to cover permane
Standard, Plastering of Swimming Pools and Sp
This standard covers the material and appl
Standard for Water Quality in Public Pools an
This standard is as a revision of ANSI/APS
Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency AN
This standard covers methods and technolog
Standard for Aquatic Recreation Facilities AN
This ANSI-approved standard provides minim
Builders Manual APSP
Published by the The Association of Pool &
Shotcrete for the Craftsman CCS-4
The purpose of this document is to provide
State of California General Industry & Electr
State of California Construction & Electrical
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code
Uniform Solar Hydronics and Geothermal Code
The Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geotherma
California Contractors License Law and Refere
California Employer’s Guide (DE 44)
California Labor Code
NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business Law and
Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public
IRS Circular E
State of California General Industry & Electr
State of California Construction & Electrical