{"id":1997,"date":"2022-11-21T16:21:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T23:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/?p=1997"},"modified":"2022-11-28T16:34:30","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T23:34:30","slug":"what-are-the-different-types-of-contractors-licenses-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/what-are-the-different-types-of-contractors-licenses-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Different Types of Contractor\u2019s Licenses in California?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>If you\u2019re a construction contractor in California working on jobs over $500, you have to have a license with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in order to legally perform work in the state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, there are a number of different classes of licenses provided by the CSLB, all of which cover different areas of construction in California.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It can be confusing to know exactly which type of license you need for a particular job \u2013 so let\u2019s take a look at the various licenses to make sure you know exactly which type of license you need.<\/span><\/p>\n

Class A – General Engineering Contractor
\n<\/b>The Class \u201cA\u201d license is the General Engineering Contractor\u2019s license. This license is specifically for engineers \u2013 for people whose \u201cprincipal business is in connection with fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

You need a Class A license if your business involves specialized engineering knowledge in areas such as: irrigation, drainage, harbors, hydroelectric projects, airports, tunnels, bridges, parks, streets, sewage, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Class A license is for engineers who have a 4-year degree in engineering. You must still fulfill all the other obligations of the other CSLB licenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Class B – General Building Contractor
\n<\/b>The most popular of all the CSLB licenses, the Class B General Building Contractor License is for any contractor whose business involves building homes or shelters for people, animals or other property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Class B license is required for:<\/span><\/p>\n