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C-10 Electrical Licenses in Huntington Beach: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

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C-10 compliance in Huntington Beach — CSLB data

Of the 210 C-10 contractors licensed in Huntington Beach, 44% carry workers' comp and 53% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).

12 of them are suspended (3 workers' comp / 9 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.

Across Orange County the count is 2,443, and 95 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.

39% of Huntington Beach's C-10 licenses are 20+ years old, 13% are newer than three years (median 17.0 years). 15 were issued in the last 12 months.

4% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).

What CSLB requires for a C-10 license

  • License bond: $25,000 on file with CSLB.
  • Workers' comp: required with employees; mandatory for all active licenses from January 1, 2028 (SB 1455).
  • LLC licenses: $1M+ liability insurance and a $100,000 employee/worker bond.

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Frequently asked questions

How many C-10 licenses in Huntington Beach are suspended?

As of September 2026, 3 for workers' comp and 9 for bond issues, out of 210 active C-10 licenses based in Huntington Beach.

How many new C-10 licenses were issued in Huntington Beach last year?

15 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.

Do C-10 electricians need workers' comp?

If you have employees, yes — California Labor Code 3700 requires it. With no employees you can currently file an exemption, but beginning January 1, 2028 (SB 1455), CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses; only joint-venture licenses remain exempt.

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