C-36 compliance in Torrance — CSLB data
There are 113 C-36 licenses with a Torrance business address (September 2026): 53% with workers' comp on file, 47% exempt.
7 of them are suspended (0 workers' comp / 7 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
County-wide, Los Angeles County has 4,611 C-36 licenses, with 37 workers' comp and 175 bond suspensions.
Median time licensed: 18.8 years. 12% are under three years old; 48% have 20+ years. 5 were issued in the last 12 months.
7% 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 Torrance are suspended?
As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 7 for bond issues, out of 113 active C-36 licenses based in Torrance.
How many new C-36 licenses were issued in Torrance 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.