CSLB B LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTOR
EXAM PREP 2026 HIGH YIELD TOPICS AND
SOLUTIONS BUILDING CODES AND
SAFETY GUIDE
◉ When may an unlicensed contractor be charged with a felony?
Answer: If he contracts for a project covered by a state of emergency
or disaster proclaimed by a governor or POTUS.
◉ What's the dollar limit for small claims courts?
Answer: $7,500
◉ List two types of contracts that require the *Mechanics Lien
Warning*
Answer: (1) Home Improvement Contracts
(2) Swimming Pool Contracts
◉ Home solicitation contract
Answer: A contract negotiated at any place other than the
contractor's normal business location.
, ◉ Which type of contract must be accompanied by the *General
Liability* disclosure
Answer: Contracts for single-family homes.
◉ Are attorneys allowed in small claims courts?
Answer: No
◉ Must home improvement contracts be in writing?
Answer: Yes
◉ How late can a buyer in a home solicitation contract cancel the
contract
Answer: Anytime prior to midnight of the 3rd business day. Business
days exclude Sundays and legal holidays. If the contract is for the
repair or restoration of a residence damaged by a disaster, the
cancellation period increases to 7 days.
◉ What's the key to writing an effective *change order*?
Answer: A change order should describe the proposed work, the
price of the change, the total price of the contract including the
change, and any resulting delays to the schedule.
◉ When should the contractor collect the price of the change order
from the owner?
EXAM PREP 2026 HIGH YIELD TOPICS AND
SOLUTIONS BUILDING CODES AND
SAFETY GUIDE
◉ When may an unlicensed contractor be charged with a felony?
Answer: If he contracts for a project covered by a state of emergency
or disaster proclaimed by a governor or POTUS.
◉ What's the dollar limit for small claims courts?
Answer: $7,500
◉ List two types of contracts that require the *Mechanics Lien
Warning*
Answer: (1) Home Improvement Contracts
(2) Swimming Pool Contracts
◉ Home solicitation contract
Answer: A contract negotiated at any place other than the
contractor's normal business location.
, ◉ Which type of contract must be accompanied by the *General
Liability* disclosure
Answer: Contracts for single-family homes.
◉ Are attorneys allowed in small claims courts?
Answer: No
◉ Must home improvement contracts be in writing?
Answer: Yes
◉ How late can a buyer in a home solicitation contract cancel the
contract
Answer: Anytime prior to midnight of the 3rd business day. Business
days exclude Sundays and legal holidays. If the contract is for the
repair or restoration of a residence damaged by a disaster, the
cancellation period increases to 7 days.
◉ What's the key to writing an effective *change order*?
Answer: A change order should describe the proposed work, the
price of the change, the total price of the contract including the
change, and any resulting delays to the schedule.
◉ When should the contractor collect the price of the change order
from the owner?
