C-36 – Plumbing Contractor

A network of stainless steel and blue industrial pipes with valves, pressure gauges, and pumps inside a clean, well-lit facility—typical of the expert water systems installed by Val's Plumbing & Heating.

Scope of Work Under the C-36 License

  • 🧰 Certified Plumbing Expertise
    C-36 contractors are qualified to work on all aspects of plumbing, including water supply lines, drainage systems, gas piping, waste disposal, and water heating equipment. They understand how these systems interact to maintain efficiency, safety, and compliance.
  • 🏗️ Code-Compliant Workmanship
    Licensed plumbers are trained to follow California Plumbing Code and local building regulations, ensuring that installations pass inspection and meet health and safety standards.
  • 💧 Safety & Health Protection
    Improper plumbing work can lead to water contamination, gas leaks, or property damage. A licensed C-36 professional uses the correct materials, techniques, and safety controls to protect your building and occupants.
  • 📜 Legal & Permit Requirements
    Only a licensed contractor can pull permits for major plumbing jobs. Hiring an unlicensed worker may void permits or insurance, leaving property owners liable for code violations or unsafe work.
  • 🛡️ Consumer Protection & Accountability
    C-36 contractors are bonded and insured — protecting customers from financial loss. The CSLB provides oversight, ensuring contractors meet ethical and quality standards.
  • 🏠 Long-Term Reliability
    Licensed professionals deliver work that lasts. Whether installing a new water heater, repairing a main line, or upgrading an entire plumbing system, their craftsmanship reduces the risk of costly future failures.

What Is a C-36 Plumbing Contractor?

California Code of Regulations
Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications

A plumbing contractor provides a means for a supply of safe water, ample in volume and of suitable temperature for the purpose intended and the proper disposal of fluid waste from the premises in all structures and fixed works. This classification includes but is not limited to:

(a)Complete removal of waste from the premises or the construction and connection of on-site waste disposal systems;

(b)Piping, storage tanks and venting for a safe and adequate supply of gases and liquids for any purpose, including vacuum, compressed air and gases for medical, dental, commercial and industrial uses;

(c)All gas appliances, flues and gas connections for all systems including suspended space heating units. This does not include forced warm air units;

(d)Water and gas piping from the property owner’s side of the utility meter to the structure or fixed works;

(e) Installation of any type of equipment to heat water, or fluids, to a temperature suitable for the purposes listed in this section, including the installation of solar equipment for this purpose; and

(f)The maintenance and replacement of all items described above and all health and safety devices such as, but not limited to, gas earthquake valves, gas control valves, back flow preventers, water conditioning equipment and regulating valves.

Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)

Why Hire a Licensed C-36 Contractor?

When it comes to plumbing systems, experience and licensing matter. A C-36 Plumbing Contractor is a professional who has met all California State License Board (CSLB) requirements to legally install, repair, and maintain plumbing and piping systems for both residential and commercial properties.

Hiring a licensed C-36 contractor ensures that your plumbing work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with California plumbing codes — giving you confidence that your system will operate reliably for years to come.

Val’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc holds a valid C-36 Classification on our California State Contractors License.

Our California State Contractors License number is: 236164

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