Get Your C-17 License - Step By Step Guide to the CSLB for Glazing Contractors in California!

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0:10 What is a C-17 Glazing Contractor?
0:38 Who is required to hold a C-17 license in California
0:53 How long does the process take?
1:22 Basic requirements
1:37 Experience requirements
2:03 Who can sign off on your experience
2:24 Filling out your C-17 license application
3:14 Criminal history
4:50 After you pass
5:26 Application fees, fingerprinting, and bonding
6:10 Complete C-17 License Course

The C-17 License is for Glazing and glass cutting tradesman in California looking to charge over $500 for their services.

The Contractors State License Board is the governing agency for contractors in the state of California.

There are 73 classifications for licenses offered by the CSLB

To get the C-17 license you have to the basic California contractor license requirements.

-18 years of age
-Driver’s License or USA ID
-Social Security or ITIN #
-Not Currently on Probation or Parole

In addition to these basic requirements. Glazing contractors also have to have at least 4 years of journeyman level experience.

They will need someone who can also sign off on that experience. Journeyman level experience is gained working unsupervised performing all of the duties associated with the glazing trade. Glass contractors can perform all of their duties at a supervisory level

The Glazing license is for the skilled glass cutting tradesman who does not need to be taught anything about their trade. They are expected to have achieved a certain level of mastery and must know how to do it safely.

Glazing contractors typically engage in

Window replacement
Glass cutting
Designing custom mirrors
Shower window installation
And much more

The responsibility of the CSLB is to protect the consumer public from contractors who may not have the experience or safety knowledge required. The CSLB also requires all glazing contractors to have an active construction bond.

The entire process to get the C-17 Glazing Contractor license takes about 90 days. There are several factors which we talk about in the video that can extend this process beyond 90 days.

The best way to ensure that you get your glazing contractor license quickly is to have all of your documentation in order before you submit the application.

To find out the current costs of a California contractor license, watch this video:    • California Contractor License Cost - (2022...  

If you have a criminal record, you will want to make sure that all of your court documents are in order. If you have worked under the table, try to get any proof of experience that you can.

This can be check stubs, tax returns, receipts, invoices anything that can show you have worked in glass cutting and shaping for at least 4 years.

You will also need to pass a two-part exam. The Contractor license test is two parts. 115 questions of construction law and 115 questions specific to the glazing trade. Refer to the video for more information on exactly what will be on the exam.

Make sure that you prepare by doing glazing contractor license tests online, study guides and even use flash cards.

There are several contractor license schools all over the state that offer programs for all 73 license classifications.

If you are looking to one day get the general contractor license, it will be very helpful for you to take a blueprint reading class.

Remember contractor classes are only designed to teach you the construction law concepts you will need to know. They do not cover the glass cutting trade.

If you find yourself working on houses built pre-1978 you will want to look into getting an EPA lead safety certification. Depending on you on where you live, you may need to apply for some type of construction company license or business license.

Getting the C-17 license can be a huge step up for you in your career. With licensing comes responsibility, use this channel as a reference going forward.

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