California
(C-33) Painting and Decorating
Apply for the License and Exam
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Contractors State License Board
9821 Business Park Drive
P.O. Box 26000
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: (800) 321-2752
Outside CA: (916) 255-3900
www.cslb.ca.gov
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Exam Type
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| CLOSED BOOK |
Exam Content
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| Subject Areas |
% of Questions |
| Planning and Estimating |
32 |
| Substrate Repair and Replace |
9 |
| Surface Preparation and Priming |
26 |
| Application of Paints and Finishes |
8 |
| Wood Staining and Finishing |
5 |
| Job Site Safety |
20 |
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| Time Allowed (hours) |
2.5 |
| Passing Grade: |
Pass/Fail |
| The qualifying individual for a contractor’s license is required to pass the written Law and Business and trade examinations unless he or she meets the requirements for a waiver. |
| Part of this exam requires knowledge of business management principles. We offer those study materials on a separate California Law and Business web page. |
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
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| 1. |
PDCA Painting and Decorating Craftman's Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition, 1995, Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. |
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| 2. |
PDCA Architectural Specifications Manual, Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. |
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| 3. |
PDCA Estimating Guide, Volume II: Rates and Tables, Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. |
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| 4. |
PDCA Maintenance Repainting Manual, Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. |
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| 5. |
Cal/OSHA Construction and Electrical Safety Orders, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1 - Industrial Relations, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4. |
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Cal/OSHA General Industry Safety Orders, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1 - Industrial Relations, Chapter 4, Subchapter 7. |
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| 7. |
Tailgate Training Packet: Lead Safety for Painting and Remodeling Workers, California Department of Health Services, Occupational Health Branch, Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. |
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| 8. |
LEAD Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting. Certified Renovator Manual, Joint EPA-HUD Curriculum, Department of Health Services, Occupational Health Branch, EPA. |
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Recommended Study Materials
California • (C-33) Painting and Decorating |
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Price |
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| Trade Tutorial |
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When you order the products above, they will be sent to you by e-mail (see FAQ page for delivery times).
If you prefer the files can be burned on to a CD-ROM disc and sent by USPS mail, you must notify us
within 3 days of ordering using the form on our "Contact Us" page. |
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