How many elevator contractors are licensed in California?

California has 224 contractors with a C11 (Elevator) license from the Contractors State License Board. 213 (95%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C11 license cover in California?

A California C11 license covers elevator contractors for installation and service of elevators and escalators. Any contractor performing elevator work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of elevator contractors have federal violations?

8.9% of California elevator contractors (20 out of 224) 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 Elevator Contractor (C11) in California

California requires all contractors performing elevator work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB C11 license. Of the 224 licensed elevator contractors in the state, 95% currently hold active licenses and 8.9% 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 Elevator 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 Elevator Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For elevator work specifically, 8.9% 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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