How many C16 fire protection contractors are licensed in California?

California has 2,323 contractors with a C16 (Fire Protection) license from the Contractors State License Board. 2,224 (96%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter's C16 license lookup checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C16 license cover in California?

A California C16 license covers fire protection contractors for sprinklers and fire suppression systems. Any contractor performing fire protection work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of fire protection contractors have federal violations?

7.3% of California fire protection contractors (170 out of 2,323) 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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C16 Fire Protection Contractor License Lookup

Use this page when you need a California C16 license lookup, a list of licensed fire protection contractors, or a quick screen before assigning fire protection work to a sub. Each row links to a contractor profile with CSLB status, workers' comp, bond, federal records, and permit checks.

California has 2,323 CSLB C16 license records for fire protection contractors. 96% currently hold active licenses and 7.3% 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 C16 Fire Protection 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 Fire Protection Work

For fire protection work, 7.3% 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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C16 Fire Protection Contractor License Records

C16 Fire Protection Contractor License Lookup

What to Check for C16 Fire Protection Contractors

Why Federal Records Matter for Fire Protection Work