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C-36 Plumbing Licenses in Long Beach: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

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C-36 compliance in Long Beach — CSLB data

Of the 151 C-36 contractors licensed in Long Beach, 36% carry workers' comp and 62% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).

Suspensions today: 2 workers' comp, 10 bond.

County-wide, Los Angeles County has 4,611 C-36 licenses, with 37 workers' comp and 175 bond suspensions.

Experience mix: median 11.7 years licensed, 17% new (<3 yrs), 37% veterans (20+ yrs). 8 were issued in the last 12 months.

5% 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 Long Beach are suspended?

As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 10 for bond issues, out of 151 active C-36 licenses based in Long Beach.

How many new C-36 licenses were issued in Long Beach last year?

8 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.

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