Before anything else, we should understand what a demolition contractor is. A Demolition contractor is responsible for the process of removing buildings, structures from their sites, and is responsible for the removal of buildings, structures and homes from their sites and have completed jobs with several different companies. A demolition contractor is also the one who is responsible for removing all debris and building materials from the site after a demolition project has been completed.
Demolition contractors have many different types of jobs to perform, but some of them include: demolition of concrete structures, demolition of asphalt surfaces, demolition of wood, demolition of old railroad ties, demolition of underground piping and drainage systems and demolition of concrete and structural constructions. These jobs can be performed by individuals, companies or agencies.
However, have you ever thought about what you need to become a certified demolition contractor? In this article you will find 7 tips to do succeed in becoming a demolition contractor.
To get a C-21 license in California, you must prove a minimum of 4 years of journeyman level experience and pass a two-part state exam with the Contractor State License Board.
To qualify for an exam date you must meet the following requirements:
You must also have:
The C-21 License is the classification required in the state of California for all persons looking to bid on the moving or demolition of any residential, commercial, or industrial dwelling where the cost of labor and materials exceeds $500.
“A building moving/demolition contractor raises, lowers, cribs, underpins, demolishes and moves or removes structures, including their foundations. This classification does not include the alterations, additions, repairs or rehabilitation of the permanently retained portions of such structures” –CSLB.GOV
C-21 Building, Moving, and Demolition Contractors specialize in safely raising, lowering, moving, or removing a structure including its foundation.
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is the governing body for all contractors in the state of California.
Their sole responsibility is to protect the consumer public and ensure that anyone charging over $500 for construction services is qualified and registered with the state of California.
The C-21 License is issued to demolition contractors by the CSLB.
The CSLB administers applications, exams, and maintains a database of all active and inactive contractor license numbers, which are public domain. Click the link, to learn more about the CSLB.
The time it takes to get your application processed and assigned a test date fluctuates throughout the year.
Typically, you can expect:
I have seen situations where applicants got their test date sooner and somewhere they got their test date much later.
The most common reasons your application would get held up are:
The multiple-choice exam consists in 230 questions in two separate blocks; you have 3 hours to complete each portion where you will find topics such as:
You can assist to any CSLB Location, such as Berkley, Fresno, Norwalk, San Jose, Oxnard, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego. Get a look at the location that best suits for you.
If you don’t have the four years required journeyman level experience to obtain the C-21 Demolition contractor license, not to worry.
Your journey begins here!
Construction is a trillion-dollar industry and highly skilled electricians are always in demand. Whether you are completely new or have some experience already, there are resources available to you.
Generally, someone looking to become a demolition contractor would want to look into an apprenticeship or certification program.
We are ECG, we are safety first.
This field definitely needs some expert hands and skill. So, have you decided on what type of project you need? Make sure you research on this for a while before coming up with a decision.
We pride ourselves in providing Demolition, Abatement and Environmental Services you can depend on. (Concrete cutting, coring, green demolition, disinfection and sterilization cleaning services, asbestos abatement and more)
Contact us to get started on your next project, Call us: 562-438-7999.
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