How many asbestos certification contractors are licensed in California?

California has 817 contractors with a ASB (Asbestos Certification) license from the Contractors State License Board. 795 (97%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a ASB license cover in California?

A California ASB license covers asbestos certification for hazardous material handling. Any contractor performing asbestos certification work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of asbestos certification contractors have federal violations?

13.0% of California asbestos certification contractors (106 out of 817) have at least one record in federal databases. These include SAM.gov debarments, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental violations.

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How to Verify a Asbestos Certification Contractor (ASB) in California

California requires all contractors performing asbestos certification work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB ASB license. Of the 817 licensed asbestos certification contractors in the state, 97% currently hold active licenses and 13.0% have at least one federal compliance record.

Manual vetting takes 45+ minutes per contractor and routinely misses violations in databases most people don't know to check. SiteVetter runs CSLB status, SAM.gov debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental records in seconds—creating a timestamped compliance artifact.

Verification Checklist for Asbestos Certification Contractors

Verify the contractor license is active and in good standing
Request proof of insurance and bonding
Get at least 3 written quotes before selecting a contractor
Check federal databases: SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA records
Confirm bond: California requires $25,000+ contractor bond (SB 607)

Why Verification Matters for Asbestos Certification Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For asbestos certification work specifically, 13.0% of licensed contractors have federal records that a standard CSLB license check wouldn't reveal. SiteVetter's 5-database check catches what a single-source verification misses.

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Asbestos Certification Contractors

How to Verify a Asbestos Certification Contractor (ASB) in California

Verification Checklist for Asbestos Certification Contractors

Why Verification Matters for Asbestos Certification Work