C-36 compliance in Inglewood — CSLB data
Of the 46 C-36 contractors licensed in Inglewood, 46% carry workers' comp and 50% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
4 of them are suspended (1 workers' comp / 3 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
Across Los Angeles County the count is 4,611, and 212 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.
Median time licensed: 18.9 years. 9% are under three years old; 41% have 20+ years. 1 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-36 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-36 licenses in Inglewood are suspended?
As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 3 for bond issues, out of 46 active C-36 licenses based in Inglewood.
How many new C-36 licenses were issued in Inglewood last year?
1 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.
Do C-36 plumbers need workers' comp?
Yes if you have employees. With no employees you can currently file an exemption; beginning January 1, 2028, CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses under SB 1455, except joint ventures.