Which California license classification covers electrical contracting work?

• A. C-10 Electrical Contractor
• B. C-20 General Contractor
• C. B-1 Residential Contractor
• D. C-46 Fire Protection Contractor

Answer: (A)

Electrical contracting work is controlled by a dedicated license class that authorizes the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in buildings. This license ensures the holder has demonstrated knowledge of electrical theory, the California Electrical Code, and electrical safety practices, and it is the specific credential needed to perform most electrical tasks legally. The other licenses cover different scopes: a General Building Contractor license is broad and not limited to electrical work; a Residential Contractor license focuses on residential construction tasks but doesn’t authorize full electrical contracting; and a Fire Protection Contractor license covers fire protection systems like alarms and suppression, not general electrical contracting. So, the Electrical Contractor license is the one that directly authorizes the electrical contracting work.