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CalOSHA Targets Construction Sites for Inspections

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CSLB Industry Bulletin Following a series of fatal accidents involving construction workers, CSLB is passing along an announcement from the California Department of Industrial Relations about upcoming inspections of construction sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. CSLB likewise encourages rigorous training programs and on-site safety measures to protect construction workers from danger. Cal/OSHA Targets […]

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Having trouble with the CSLB?

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Are you having trouble with the CSLB? Join the fight by contacting your State Assembly Member’s office or your State Senator’s office. I have been suggesting to applicants that they get their State Representative involved for some time now and within the last few weeks I have heard from several people who have done just

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Lesson Not Learned for Repeat Offenders in CSLB Sting

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Lesson Not Learned for Repeat Offenders Caught in CSLB Sting Operations. Cited for illegal contracting in Chino, Lake Elsinore were cited previously, disregarded fines. SACRAMENTO – One of the goals of the undercover sting operations conducted by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is to convince those caught for illegal contracting that they’re far better off

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CSLB Investigation Opinion

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I received an email via my contact form on my website. I don’t know what prompted this person to send me this, other than to give their opinion about the CSLB investigators. Here’s their comment, untouched and not modified. “with and in fact most likely shoved into someone elses pile of folders. Make sure to

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CSLB Fun Facts

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CSLB Fun Facts can be very entertaining, it not a treasure trove of deceit. Here is a Q&A in the CSLB Licensing section of their website that I find very entertaining. I’ll give my thoughts on the other side of each Q&A. Q. I have been a property manager for four (4) years at an

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Revised License Exam Study Materials

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We now offer newly revised license exam study materials for the following CSLB trade classifications: C-27 Landscaping C-38 Refrigeration C-43 Sheet Metal C-55 Water Conditioning But wait… there’s more! These trades are also newly updated: C-6 Cabinetry & Millwork C-17 Windows & Glazing C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control C-35 Lathe and Plaster C-50 Reinforcing Steel

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California Contractors License Schools

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California Contractors License Schools – The Myth! Somewhere in time, it became accepted knowledge that going to a California contractors license school was the way to learn how to pass the CSLB State exam. I think it’s time to end that myth! Why do people think that going to a school for two days is

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Central Valley’s C-57 Air Regulations

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Certain portable engines to power well drilling equipment require registration SACRAMENTO — C-57 Well Drilling licensees who work in the Central Valley are reminded that they must register portable internal combustion engines of 50 horsepower or greater used to power drilling equipment with either the state or San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District).

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Contractors State License Board Exams Part 2

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Continuing the conversation with Betsy Figueira regarding Contractors State License Board Exams Part 2. Phil, I have submitted an IT request to correct the website statement regarding exam waivers – Within the last five years, you have passed both the Law and Business Examination and the trade examination in the same classification for which you

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CSLB Spring Newsletter

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The CSLB Spring Newsletter just went out today. Here are some highlights. Streamlined Application Process The CSLB Chair, Joan Hancock, stated “CSLB has initiated a new program to help streamline a contractor’s journey-level experience verification through a new Experience Verification Unit with dedicated staff.” Streamline? Really? It’s obvious that she’s either in the dark or

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CSLB Applications must be notarized

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I was told today that CSLB applications must be notarized if you are applying from out-of-state. Or at least the work experience form must be notarized. The reason given: it’s the only way they can verify signatures of out-of-state applicants and/or certifiers. This would suggest that they verify ALL signatures, wouldn’t it? And how would they

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Contractors State License Board Exams

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Email exchange I had with Betsy Figueira on 3/28/2014 regarding the Contractors State License Board exams. Basically, I wanted to know how and why the CSLB is allowing applicants to take the CSLB exams when they are sending the applications to the investigation unit. The conversation went as follows: Update at the bottom. 4/4/14 License

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Apply for a Contractors License CSLB Waiver

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Are you required to take the contractors license examination? Or can you apply for a contractors license CSLB waiver? Below are the guidelines regarding the contractors license examination waiver process. If you do not currently or have not previously served as a qualifying individual for the same classification being applied for, or within the past

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Website Redesign

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I just completed a website redesign! Our new Home Page is more streamlined and includes direct links to our Complete Study Kits for the most popular contractors license classifications. I also created a “Classifications” button on the main nav bar so that you can find the license classification you are looking for more easily. Don’t

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Contractors Exam Prep Kits Slashing Prices

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The Contractors License Guru is slashing prices on our California Contractors exam prep materials to all time lows. At these prices, I’m practically selling them at cost. All of my kits are now less than $300… and that’s including tax and UPS ground shipping! We will also offer a FREE contractors license application review with

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Get it in Writing

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Get it in Writing How many of you have been called by the CSLB or were able to speak to a “classification deputy” or application technician and were told (over the phone) that you needed to provide certain information or documentation? Get it in Writing If you were told to provide information or documentation (over

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CSLB Waiver Application

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Q. Under what law or regulation does the CSLB have the authority to state the last line of the third bullet point? A. None! Under what circumstances am I not required to take the examination? You are not required to take the examination if the qualifying individual meets one of the following requirements: You are

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CSLB Application Denials and the Appeals Process

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Let’s take a minute to discuss CSLB Application Denials and the Appeals Process. It’s a boring subject I know, but it’s good information to have if you find yourself stuck in the AIU vortex. If your application is denied by the Application Investigation Unit, Section 485 kicks in. § 485. Procedure upon denial Upon denial

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CalOSHA Targets Construction Sites for Inspections

Having trouble with the CSLB?

Lesson Not Learned for Repeat Offenders in CSLB Sting

CSLB Investigation Opinion

CSLB Fun Facts

Revised License Exam Study Materials

California Contractors License Schools

Central Valley’s C-57 Air Regulations

Contractors State License Board Exams Part 2

CSLB Applications must be notarized

Contractors State License Board Exams

Apply for a Contractors License CSLB Waiver

Website Redesign

Contractors Exam Prep Kits Slashing Prices

Get it in Writing

CSLB Waiver Application

CSLB Application Denials and the Appeals Process

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