Contractors State License Board
9821 Business Park Drive
P.O. Box 26000
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: (800) 321-2752 www.cslb.ca.gov
Exam Type
CLOSED BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Area
Approx. % of Questions
Layout and Planning
18
Doors and Gate Assemblies
23
Keying and Origination
18
Access Control Systems and CCTV
26
Safes and Vaults
6
Job Site Safety
9
Time Allowed (hours)
2.5
California does not publish the number of test questions nor
the passing score. According to Blueprint
for Becoming a California Licensed Contractor, "You will be informed at the test site
about the percentage of correct answers needed to pass each examination." This is also the source
of the 2 1/2 hour time limit. If you find that this information is wrong please notify us at
webmaster@contractorexam.com.
In California you must also pass a Law and Business Exam unless you are already a licensed contractor who is adding a classification to your license.
Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam
(used to write questions)
1.
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, National
Fire Protection Association.
2.
NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows,
National Fire Protection Association.
3.
Basic Architectural Hardware, 1985,
Door and Hardware Institute.
4.
Keying Systems and Nomenclature, 1989,
Door and Hardware Institute.
5.
ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities,
International Code Council.
6.
California Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title
24, Part 2), 2001, International Code Council (based on 1997 Uniform
Building Code).
Recommended Study Materials California • C-28 Lock and Security Equipment