How many electrical contractors are licensed in California?

California has 29,580 contractors with a C10 (Electrical) license from the Contractors State License Board. 28,304 (96%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C10 license cover in California?

A California C10 license covers electrical contractors for wiring, lighting, and electrical systems. Any contractor performing electrical work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of electrical contractors have federal violations?

2.8% of California electrical contractors (816 out of 29,580) 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 Electrical Contractor (C10) in California

California requires all contractors performing electrical work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB C10 license. Of the 29,580 licensed electrical contractors in the state, 96% currently hold active licenses and 2.8% 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 Electrical Contractors

Ensure the electrician is licensed for your voltage requirements (residential vs. commercial)
Check if they are certified for specialty work like solar installations or EV charger installation
Verify they pull proper permits for all electrical work
Check federal databases: SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA records
Confirm bond: California requires $25,000+ contractor bond (SB 607)

Why Verification Matters for Electrical Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For electrical work specifically, 2.8% 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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How to Verify a Electrical Contractor (C10) in California

Verification Checklist for Electrical Contractors

Why Verification Matters for Electrical Work