B compliance in Torrance — CSLB data
Of the 460 B contractors licensed in Torrance, 40% carry workers' comp and 58% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
23 of them are suspended (5 workers' comp / 18 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
Across Los Angeles County the count is 23,588, and 1,145 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.
Median time licensed: 17.4 years. 17% are under three years old; 45% have 20+ years. 30 were issued in the last 12 months.
5% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
What CSLB requires for a B 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 B licenses in Torrance are suspended?
As of September 2026, 5 for workers' comp and 18 for bond issues, out of 460 active B licenses based in Torrance.
How many new B licenses were issued in Torrance last year?
30 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.
Do general contractors need workers' comp with no employees?
Today a B license with no employees can file an exemption. Beginning January 1, 2028 (SB 1455), CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses, except joint ventures.