California General Engineering Contractor License (A)
| Requirements: |
- A General Engineering Contractors License in California is required for projects that exceed $500.
- To become a licensed contractor, candidates will have to sit for two exams: business and law and their trade.
- In order to sit for the examinations, the board must first approve your application.
- Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
- Applicants are required to have 4 years experience to qualify to take the exam. Experience must be at the journeyman, foreman or supervisor, contractor, or as an owner-builder.
- All applicants must have a working capital of at least $2,500. In addition, all applicants must also file a bond with the Registrar in the amount of $10,000.
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| Services: |
An general engineering contractor in California is principally involved with projects that require specialized engineering knowledge and skill. Some examples of these projects include, but are not limited to, bridges, water power, flood control, harbors, airports, highways, parks, power plants, and refineries.
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| Applications: |
The exam fee is included with the $250 application fee. The initial license fee for two years is an additional $150. An application for licensure can be obtained from the California Contractors State License Board by calling 1-800-321-2752. |
| Reciprocity: |
Limited agreements with Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. |
| Continuing Education: |
There is none at this time. |
| Exam: |
- The California General Engineering Contractor exam has approximately 100 questions and a time limit of 2 1/2 hours.
- A 67% is required to pass.
- Topics on the exam include estimation, plans and specifications; principles of structures; safety; earthwork and surveying; subsurface work; foundation and formwork; buildings and related work; and surface work and paving.
- The exam fee is included with the $250 application fee.
- After the board has approved your application, they will inform you of the testing date.
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| References: |
The following references are recommended to study for the California General Engineering Contractor exam. However, they are NOT allowed into the exam. They are available for purchase from our online contractor's bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
- 2001 California Building Code (Volumes 1 and 2)
- 2001 California Fire Code
- 2004 California Electrical Code
- Cal/OSHA Construction and Electrical Safety Orders
- Construction Planning, Equipment, Methods
- Excavation and Grading Handbook
- Formwork for Concrete
- Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction 2006
The following references are also recommended to study for the exam. They are available to print online free of charge. Due to the large size of "Standard Plans" and "Standard Specifications", they are also available to purchase from our online bookstore.
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| Training: |
We currently do not offer a review for the California General Engineering Contractor exam at this time. However, we do offer several online math courses and practice tests that can help prepare for certain sections on the exam. For more information, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.
Study Guide Price: Coming Soon!
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