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CSLB application processing in action

CSLB Application Processing in Action

Here is an example of the CSLB application processing in action. 04/21/2014 – APPLICATION RECEIVED04/25/2014 – PRINTED ACKNLDGMNT LTTR TO APPLCNT05/12/2014 – APP TO CASE MGMT FOR FLAG REVIEW05/30/2014 – INSTRUCTIONS RETURNED FRM CASE MGMT05/30/2014 – AIU REQUESTED APP TO BE POSTED06/03/2014 – APPLICATION REJECTED FOR CORRECTION06/03/2014 – REJECT – CONFIRM LEGAL NAME06/03/2014 – CRITICAL […]

CSLB Explains B General Experience

Finally, something in writing from the CSLB that explains the B General Experience requirements. And there is nothing in the law that backs this up! What you see here was sent to a client of mine from Indiana. The highlighting was done by the Contractors State License Board application technician. The bottom two lines clearly […]

Direct Supervision and Control

CSLB Summer Newsletter Part II

CSLB Summer Newsletter Part II, the analysis continues. The CSLB summer newsletter contained an article about RMO abuses. While the law does allow a qualifier to be an RMO on up to three corporate licenses at the same time, the qualifier needs to ensure that they are involved in every project done under those licenses. […]

CSLB Newsletter Summer 2014 Part 1

The CSLB Summer Newsletter 2014 was released today. I almost feel like I should thank the CSLB for publishing these newsletters because of the amount of blog posts they can generate. These newsletters give the CSLB the opportunity to continually stick their foot in their mouth in a widely publicized format, and me the opportunity […]

Whats New in California Contractors Licensing

Whats New in California Contractors Licensing? Well, there doesn’t appear to be much new happening in the world of California contractors licensing. I haven’t heard from anyone new about their license application struggles. Could everything be going smoothly at the CSLB? I highly doubt that. They haven’t been able to get their act together over […]

Email from a License Guru Blog Reader

Below is an email from a License Guru Blog reader describing her CSLB experience review nightmare. “I have been following the license guru blog for about 7 months now which is just 3 months short of the full year my husband has been getting the run around from the investigator assigned to his file.  On […]

CSLB streamlines application process

CSLB Streamlines License Experience Review Process

Industry Bulletin released today: CSLB Streamlines License Experience Review Process “SACRAMENTO — The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is the government agency that oversees California’s construction industry and protects consumers by ensuring that license applicants have the minimum qualifications required by law. An important part of this process is verifying and investigating the experience claimed by an applicant. […]

CAL OSHA

CalOSHA Targets Construction Sites for Inspections

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 […]

Having trouble with the CSLB

Having trouble with the CSLB?

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 […]

CSLB Undercover Sting

Lesson Not Learned for Repeat Offenders in CSLB Sting

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 […]

Steve Sands CSLB

CSLB Registrar of Contractors Announces Retirement

BREAKING NEWS! ~ CSLB Registrar of Contractors Announces Upcoming Retirement ~ FINALLY! This has been a long time coming. Steve Sands has decided to step down at year’s end after leading the Contractors State License Board since 2001. It has long been thought that Mr. Sands has just been “phoning it in” over the last […]

cslb investigation opinion

CSLB Investigation Opinion

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

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 […]

Revised License Exam Study Materials

Revised License Exam Study Materials

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 […]

California Contractors License Schools

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 […]

Central Valley’s C-57 Air Regulations

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). […]

Contractors State License Board Exams Part 2

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 […]

cslb B-2 press release

CSLB Spring Newsletter

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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