C-36 compliance in Norwalk — CSLB data
There are 35 C-36 licenses with a Norwalk business address (September 2026): 43% with workers' comp on file, 57% exempt.
No active workers' comp or bond suspensions today.
County-wide, Los Angeles County has 4,611 C-36 licenses, with 37 workers' comp and 175 bond suspensions.
37% of Norwalk's C-36 licenses are 20+ years old, 37% are newer than three years (median 11.2 years). 5 were issued in the last 12 months.
3% 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 Norwalk are suspended?
As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 0 for bond issues, out of 35 active C-36 licenses based in Norwalk.
How many new C-36 licenses were issued in Norwalk last year?
5 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.