How many reinforcing steel contractors are licensed in California?

California has 270 contractors with a C50 (Reinforcing Steel) license from the Contractors State License Board. 258 (96%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C50 license cover in California?

A California C50 license covers reinforcing steel contractors for rebar installation. Any contractor performing reinforcing steel work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of reinforcing steel contractors have federal violations?

14.4% of California reinforcing steel contractors (39 out of 270) 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 Reinforcing Steel Contractor (C50) in California

California requires all contractors performing reinforcing steel work valued at $500+ to hold a valid CSLB C50 license. Of the 270 licensed reinforcing steel contractors in the state, 96% currently hold active licenses and 14.4% 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 Reinforcing Steel 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 Reinforcing Steel Work

Under California's "Controlling Employer" doctrine, general contractors face liability for subcontractor safety violations. For reinforcing steel work specifically, 14.4% 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 Reinforcing Steel Contractor (C50) in California

Verification Checklist for Reinforcing Steel Contractors

Why Verification Matters for Reinforcing Steel Work