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  "headline": "Licensing, Bonding, and Insurance Requirements for Paving Contractors in Los Angeles County",
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    "name": "YOR Construction & Investments, Inc."
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  "articleBody": "In Los Angeles County, a paving contractor performing asphalt or concrete work must hold an active **C‑12 Earthwork and Paving** or **A – General Engineering** license from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) for projects of $500 or more in labor and materials. CSLB’s consumer guidance explains that unlicensed contracting above this threshold is illegal and that consumers should verify license status, classifications, and any enforcement actions in the CSLB online database. California Business and Professions Code also requires contractors to display their license number on contracts and advertisements. Regarding bonding, CSLB requires licensed contractors to carry a **contractor’s bond** (or equivalent cash deposit) in a statutory amount to protect consumers against certain violations, such as incomplete work or non‑payment of subcontractors or suppliers. Buyers should confirm that the contractor’s bond is active and in good standing with CSLB. For public works or larger commercial paving projects, additional performance and payment bonds may be required under state public contract laws or specific owner requirements. Insurance expectations go beyond legal minimums. Industry and risk‑management guidance from commercial insurers and construction trade groups emphasize that paving contractors should carry **commercial general liability (CGL)** insurance, often with at least $1–2 million per occurrence, to cover third‑party property damage and bodily injury. Workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory in California for any contractor with employees, as enforced by CSLB and the Department of Industrial Relations. Many sophisticated property owners and HOAs also require **auto liability** for fleets and **umbrella/excess liability** for higher‑risk paving and grading operations. In Los Angeles County, where projects frequently involve shared parking, heavy traffic, and ADA‑sensitive areas, verifying license, bond, and insurance certificates before work begins is a standard risk‑control practice.",
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