How many asbestos abatement contractors are licensed in California?

California has 318 contractors with a C22 (Asbestos Abatement) license from the Contractors State License Board. 311 (98%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C22 license cover in California?

A California C22 license covers asbestos abatement contractors for hazardous material removal. Any contractor performing asbestos abatement 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 abatement contractors have federal violations?

17.9% of California asbestos abatement contractors (57 out of 318) 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 Abatement Contractor (C22) in California

California requires all contractors performing asbestos abatement work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB C22 license. Of the 318 licensed asbestos abatement contractors in the state, 98% currently hold active licenses and 17.9% 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 Asbestos Abatement 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 Abatement Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For asbestos abatement work specifically, 17.9% 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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Why Verification Matters for Asbestos Abatement Work