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
Job Planning and Estimating
42
Site Preparation and Reinforcement
13
Installation of Masonry Materials
26
Fireplaces, Chimneys and Barbecues
8
Job Site Safety
11
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.
California Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title
24, Part 2), 2001, International Code Council (based on 1997 Uniform
Building Code).
2.
Masonry Codes and Specifications, Masonry
Institute of America.
3.
Masonry Veneer, Masonry Institute of
America.
4.
Dimension Stone Design Manual, Marble
Institute of America.
5.
Reinforced Grouted Brick Masonry,
Masonry Institute of America.
6.
Clear Water Repellent Treatments for Concrete Masonry,
Masonry Institute of America.
7.
Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders. California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Division 1 - Industrial Relations, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4.
Recommended Study Materials California • C-29 Masonry