CSLB Application Processing Procedures were discussed at a recent meeting.
Below is part of a powerpoint presentation given at the 10/21/13 Licensing Committee Meeting where they discuss their “new” cslb application processing procedures. It seems to me that the more they try to explain away their decision to profile certain applicants and trades, the more it seems like they are failing at covering their backsides.
There are now 8 classifications that they have determined to be “critical.” Thus, triggering their new application processing procedures. They are: A-Gen Eng, B-Gen Building, C-10 Electrical, C-16 Fire Protection, C-20 HVAC, C-36 Plumbing, C-38 Refrigeration, and C-57 Water Well Drilling.
I’m wondering why the C-39 Roofing classification isn’t on the list? They are now required to carry workers comp. Are any of the other trades listed required to carry workers comp? That answer would be… No. What about the C-2 Insulation classification. If not done properly, there could be mold issues. Doesn’t that affect consumer’s health and safety? And how many C-57 license applications do they receive a year? 5? All of this wreaks of arbitrary, back room decisions. How did they come up with this list? Put all the trades in a hat and do a random draw?
Slide #2:
Critical Classifications
– License Classifications Where Work Done is Directly Connected to Consumers’ Health & Safety
Slide #6
Applicant’s Experience
• All Applications are Reviewed for Experience
• In Critical Classifications, CSLB Verifies All Questionable Experience
How does the CSLB determine what is “questionable” experience? If it’s in the proper format, lists all the key words they’re looking for, what makes it “questionable.” I haven’t found anything on the CSLB website that defines “questionable.” There are many in this industry who would appreciate a more detailed explanation as to how, or why, these application processing procedures were put in to place.
There are more slides that raise a red flag for me. I’ll highlight those in another post.
| Jan-Aug 2013 Statistics | Average per Month | Percentage |
| Applications Received | 2,059 | — |
| Questionable Experience Applications Pulled for Review | 196 | 9.5% |
| Out of Average of 196 Applications Pulled per Month: | ||
| Experience Verified/Applications Posted | 21 | 10.7% |
| Applications Voided/Withdrawn | 67 | 34.2% |
| Applications Sent to Formal Enforcement Division Investigation | 74 | 37.8% |
| Applications Waiting Additional Information | 34 | 17.3% |
If you’d like to see the entire PP presentation contained in the CSLB meeting packet, click here. CommitteeMeetingPacket20131021
Hello. I have a question and concerns on my C-10 electrical license. I have already passed the trade and law part of the exams, however the Investigation background Unit has requested some additional certified court documents because of some felonies I have had in the past. they also wanted some documents that show I have been rehabilitated and some letters on my behalf from credible people. I have already sent them all in about two weeks ago. So they should have them by now. I wanted to know how long does it take them to review them ad make their final decision. Also how will I be notified if I do get approved or denied for the Electrical license.
Hi Robert,
Do you have your PIN to view the cslb comments online? What you’ll see there is a comment that says “Released from criminal background unit.” That indicates that they’ve completed their review. From there, your app could go to the issuance queue or it may go back to the tech processing the app if they have additional questions/issues.
I wouldn’t worry about the length of time just yet. They are backlogged, working from home, short staffed, etc etc.