How many C-7 low voltage systems contractors are licensed in California?

California has 5,161 contractors with a C-7 (Low Voltage Systems) license from the Contractors State License Board. 4,817 (93%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter's C-7 license lookup checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C-7 license cover in California?

A California C-7 license covers low voltage systems contractors for alarms, audio/video, and communications. Any contractor performing low voltage systems work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of low voltage systems contractors have federal violations?

1.6% of California low voltage systems contractors (85 out of 5,161) 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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C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor License Lookup

Use this page when you need a California C-7 license lookup, a list of licensed low voltage systems contractors, or a quick screen before assigning low voltage systems work to a sub. Each row links to a contractor profile with CSLB status, workers' comp, bond, federal records, and permit checks.

California has 5,161 CSLB C-7 license records for low voltage systems contractors. 93% currently hold active licenses and 1.6% have at least one federal compliance record. SiteVetter checks CSLB status, SAM.gov debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, EPA environmental records, and building permits in seconds.

What to Check for C-7 Low Voltage Systems 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 Federal Records Matter for Low Voltage Systems Work

For low voltage systems work, 1.6% of licensed contractors have federal records that a standard CSLB license check would not reveal. SiteVetter's 6-source lookup gives GCs a faster way to compare subs before bid award, onboarding, or renewal review.

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