
C22 Asbestos Abatement Contractor Exam
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- Commit to passing your California C-22 Asbestos exam. Prepare at HOME on your schedule; “Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!“
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ONE – Commit to becoming a C-22 Asbestos Abatement Contractor. Study at HOME, & on your schedule; Read, Listen, Watch, Learn, & PASS!
- Read our best in the industry C-22 Asbestos Abatement exam prep manual.
- Listen & watch as experts review Math & Title 8 Health & Safety Rules.
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THREE – Prepare for and pass your exam. Our students dramatically improve their test scores and pass their C-22 Asbestos Abatement contractor exam.
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CALIFORNIA C-22 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR (Trade Exam)
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eCourse – Online Manual (not printable), Online A/V (Audio/Video), & Online Testing
Or Printed Manual + Online A/V (Audio/Video) & Online Testing
Or Printed Manual + CDs, DVD’s, & Online Testing
Our C-22 Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Trade Exam Course includes the following course materials to maximize your study efforts.
- Trade Specific Textbooks
- Audio Lectures
- Video Lectures
- Online Practice Questions
- Simulated Online Exams
CALIFORNIA C-22 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT LICENSE EXAM MANUAL:
The C-22 Asbestos Abatement Contractor exam manual covers the essential topics of the California C-22 Asbestos Abatement contractor license exam. Topics include Assessments, Sampling, Lab Testing, abatement Methods, Start-Up Sequence, Containment, Negative Air Systems, Clean-Up Sequence, Small Jobs, Asbestos-Related Diseases, Respirators, Summaries of Asbestos Related laws Title 8 Health & Safety Orders, and Asbestos Abatement Review Questions.
The C-22 Asbestos Abatement Contractor Study Guide contains the following sections;
- MATH REVIEW: covers math and estimating formulas, units of measurement, elementary geometry, and the architect’s scale.
- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: This contains basic trade information all students must know to pass the C-22 Trade exam.
- HEALTH AND SAFETY: Our comprehensive health and safety section familiarizes students with Cal/OSHA and other regulations and practices.
- REVIEW QUESTIONS: Lists the most difficult questions, indexed to the relevant section of the manual.
AUDIO/VIDEO LECTURES:
Streaming online Audio/Video files or CDs & DVDs. Expert instructors with decades of experience cover fundamental C-22 Asbestos Abatement exam concepts in greater detail. Our audio/video lectures cover our drywall exam manual review, Math Formulas, and Title 8 Health & Safety lectures.
C-22 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ONLINE PRACTICE TOOLS:
- FLASHCARDS: Online flashcard program tracks your history and also allows you to exclude questions you have already learned.
- PRACTICE EXAMS: Two final practice exams, each timed to simulate actual exam conditions. The course also includes two Cal/OSHA Health & Safety tests. (exams are approximately 100 questions each.) Our C-22 and Title 8 Health and Safety update list any new questions to reflect changing trends in exam focus.
ASSISTANCE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION
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The C22 Asbestos Abatement exam consists of five major sections:
Section 1. Planning and Estimating (15% of C-22 Exam)
- Plans and specifications
- Scope of work and project planning
- Regulatory agency notification
- Estimating materials, labor, equipment, and disposal
Section 2. Containment Area Preparation (26% of C-22 Exam)
- Area notification
- Containment setup
- Utility isolation
- Negative pressure
Section 3. Asbestos Abatement Methods & Disposal (26% of C-22 Exam)
- Asbestos removal methods
- Encapsulation and encasement
- Contamination prevention and decontamination procedures
- Asbestos-containing material disposal
Section 4. Documentation (12% of C-22 Exam)
- Health records
- Site activities
- Cal/OSHA documentation requirements
Section 5. Safety (21% of C-22 Exam)
- Personnel and job site safety
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Cal/OSHA safety requirements
- Personnel training and certification requirements
*Percentages are approximate
C-22 Asbestos Abatement exam source material:
The CSLB utilizes the following publications for the creation of the Insulation & Acoustical exam. California codebooks can be viewed online: www.bsc.ca.gov
Asbestos-Containing Material in Schools. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 763, Subpart E (AHERA).
PHONE: (202) 564-4700
INTERNET: www.ecfr.gov
California Contractors License Law and Reference Book. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc.
PHONE: (800) 223-1940
INTERNET: www.lexisnexis.com
EPA 560/5-85-024 Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Material in Buildings (Purple Book). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
PHONE: (202) 564-4700
INTERNET: www.nepis.epa.gov
Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1926, Subpart Z (Asbestos).
PHONE: (202) 564-4700
INTERNET: www.ecfr.gov
National Emission Standards for Asbestos. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 61, Subpart M (NESHAP).
PHONE: (202) 564-4700
INTERNET: www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/asberg.html
State of California General Industry & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA) and State of California Construction & Electrical Safety Orders (Cal/OSHA). 2022. California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Mancomm.
PHONE: (877) 626-2666
INTERNET: www.mancomm.com
*Publisher information is current as of 12/22
Official CSLB Description of Duties for a C-22 Asbestos Abatement Contractor.
California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications
This classification description is an excerpt of the regulation that established the C-22 Asbestos Abatement contractor classification.
An asbestos abatement contractor performs abatement, including containment, encapsulation, or removal, and disposal of asbestos-containing construction materials, as defined in Section 6501.8 of the Labor Code, in and on buildings and structures. All work performed, and all documentation prepared by an asbestos abatement contractor shall be done in accordance with regulations and requirements of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) of the Department of Industrial Relations.
The Board shall not issue an asbestos abatement contractor license unless the applicant or contractor is duly registered with DOSH pursuant to Section 6501.5 of the Labor Code or has an active application for registration in process with DOSH. All holders of the C-22 – Asbestos Abatement contractor classification shall have completed DOSH registration training requirements, as contained in Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 1529.
This classification does not include any addition to or alteration, repair, or rehabilitation of the permanently retained portions of such buildings and structures. Hazardous substance removal and remediation, as defined in Section 7058.7 of the Code, are specifically not included in this classification.
Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7058, 7058.5, 7058.7, and 7059, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 6501.5 and 6501.8, Labor Code.


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