CSLB Audio Study Episodes
Building through the public CSLB B General study-guide topics with audio lessons, written review, and original practice quizzes.
88 English episodes
Concrete
Footings, Slabs, Vapor Barriers, and Subbase Preparation
Jul 31, 202612 questions
Concrete
Forms, Bracing, Shoring, and Pour Pressure Awareness
Jul 30, 202612 questions
Concrete
Concrete Slump, Testing, and Placement
Jul 30, 202612 questions
Concrete
Concrete Cover Requirements for Reinforcing Steel
Jul 30, 202612 questions
HVAC
Manual J, Load Calculations, and the General B Boundary
Jul 30, 202612 questions
HVAC
Heat Pump, Electrification, and Panel Capacity Coordination
Jul 30, 202612 questions
HVAC
Condensate Drains, Secondary Pans, and Overflow Shutoff Coordination
Jul 30, 202612 questions
HVAC
Return Air, Combustion Air, and Door Undercut Coordination
Jul 30, 202612 questions
HVAC
Appliance Access and Service Clearances
Jul 30, 202612 questions
HVAC
Duct Leakage Testing and Sealing
Jul 30, 202612 questions
Electrical
GFCI, AFCI, and Wet-Location Protection Awareness
Jul 30, 202612 questions
Electrical
Overcurrent Protection, Circuit Ratings, and Panel Schedule Basics
Jul 29, 202612 questions
Electrical
EV Charging Infrastructure Readiness
Jul 29, 202612 questions
Electrical
Temporary Power and Cal/OSHA Electrical Safety
Jul 29, 202612 questions
Electrical
Grounding, Bonding, and Equipotential Safety Basics
Jul 29, 202612 questions
Electrical
Service Equipment, Utility Coordination, and Meter Location
Jul 29, 202612 questions
Electrical
Electrical Panel Working Space Clearances
Jul 28, 202612 questions
Plumbing
Septic, Percolation Testing, and When a Specialist Controls the Answer
Jul 28, 202612 questions
Plumbing
Plumbing Testing and Safety Protocols
Jul 28, 202612 questions
Plumbing
Protection of Piping and Trenching Coordination
Jul 27, 202612 questions
Plumbing
Water Pressure, PRVs, Backflow, and Cross-Connection Awareness
Jul 27, 202612 questions
Plumbing
Drain Slope, Building Sewer, and Cleanout Coordination
Jul 27, 202612 questions
Plumbing
DWV Basics: Traps, Vents, Cleanouts, and Fixture Protection
Jul 25, 202612 questions
Plumbing
CALGreen Plumbing Fixture Flow Rates
Jul 25, 202612 questions
Plumbing
Water Heater Seismic Strapping and Anchoring
Jul 25, 202612 questions
Framing
Stair Geometry, Guards, Handrails, and Landing Basics
Jul 25, 202612 questions
Framing
Freestanding Decks, Posts, Footings, and Beam Connections
Jul 25, 202612 questions
Framing
Deck Safety: Ledger Board Connections and Tension Ties
Jul 25, 202612 questions
Framing
Siding Clearances, Fasteners, and Expansion Gaps
Jul 25, 202612 questions
Framing
Stucco Assemblies and the Imperative of the Weep Screed
Jul 25, 202612 questions
Framing
WRB Lapping, Flashing Integration, and Drainage Plane Basics
Jul 25, 202612 questions
Framing
Structural Welding, Epoxy Anchors, and Special Inspection
Jul 24, 202612 questions
Framing
Connector Fasteners, Corrosion Protection, and Manufacturer Instructions
Jul 24, 202612 questions
Framing
Shear Panel Nailing, Overdriven Nails, and Edge Blocking
Jul 24, 202612 questions
Framing
Hold-Downs, Anchor Bolts, Sill Plates, and Plate Washers
Jul 24, 202612 questions
Framing
The Continuous Load Path and Shear Transfer
Jul 24, 202612 questions
Framing
Roof Pitch, Drainage, Overhangs, and Framing Interfaces
Jul 24, 202612 questions
Framing
Framing Around Skylights, Chimneys, and Roof Openings
Jul 23, 202612 questions
Framing
Attic Ventilation, Roof Framing Airspace, and Condensation Control
Jul 23, 202612 questions
Framing
Roof Sheathing, Blocking, and Nailing Patterns
Jul 22, 202612 questions
Framing
Roof Trusses: Shop Drawings, Bracing, and No Field Cutting
Jul 22, 202612 questions
Framing
Rafter Ties, Collar Ties, and Wind Uplift
Jul 22, 202612 questions
Safety
Six-Foot Fall Protection in California Framing
Jul 22, 202612 questions
Framing
Framing Lumber Moisture, Storage, Crowns, and Warping
Jul 22, 202612 questions
Framing
Shear Walls, Braced Wall Panels, and Lateral Resistance
Jul 22, 202612 questions
Framing
Roof Dynamics: Rafters, Ridge Boards, and Ridge Beams
Jul 21, 202612 questions
Framing
Framing Inspection Checklist: What Must Be Visible Before Cover
Jul 21, 202612 questions
Framing
Engineered Lumber: I-Joists, LVLs, and Manufacturer Hole Rules
Jul 21, 202612 questions
Framing
Fireblocking Requirements in Concealed Spaces
Jul 21, 202612 questions
Framing
Notching and Boring Rules for Studs and Joists
Jul 21, 202612 questions
Framing
Headers, Jack Studs, and the Continuous Gravity Path
Jul 16, 202612 questions
Framing
Wall Framing Anatomy: Stud Spacing, Top Plates, and Splices
Jul 16, 202612 questions
Framing
Subfloor Sheathing, Panel Layout, Glue, and Nailing
Jul 16, 202612 questions
Framing
Floor Joists, Beams, Girders, and Bearing Points
Jul 16, 202612 questions
Framing
Sill Plates, Anchor Bolts, and the Foundation-to-Frame Interface
Jul 14, 202612 questions
Project Management
Indirect Costs, Overhead, Profit, Allowances, and Contingency
Jul 14, 202612 questions
Project Management
Calculating Burdened Labor and Equipment Logistics
Jul 14, 202612 questions
Project Management
Quantity Takeoffs and Material Waste Factors
Jul 14, 202612 questions
Project Management
Trade Handoffs: What Must Be Ready Before the Next Crew Starts
Jul 14, 202612 questions
Project Management
Lead Times, Submittal Logs, and Long-Lead Material Planning
Jul 14, 202612 questions
Project Management
Site Logistics, Material Staging, and Weather Protection
Jul 12, 202612 questions
Project Management
Correction Notices, Reinspection Fees, and Closeout Discipline
Jul 12, 202612 questions
Project Management
CBC Chapter 17: Special Inspections and Structural Observations
Jul 12, 202612 questions
Project Management
Navigating the Municipal Building Inspection Sequence
Jul 11, 202612 questions
Project Management
Cross-Checking Architectural, Structural, and MEP Sheets
Jul 11, 202612 questions
Project Management
Reading Scales, Dimensions, Symbols, and Detail Callouts
Jul 11, 202612 questions
Project Management
Critical Path Sequencing and Preventing Trade Stacking
Jul 11, 202612 questions
Project Management
Pre-Cover Close-In Checklist: Framing, MEP, Energy, and Fireblocking
Jul 11, 202612 questions
Project Management
The Role and Approval Process of Shop Drawings
Jul 11, 202612 questions
Project Management
Decoding the Document Hierarchy: Specifications, Plans, Addenda, RFIs, and Shop Drawings
Jul 8, 202612 questions
Project Management
Material Substitutions and Product Equivalency Review
Jul 8, 202612 questions
Project Management
Recognizing Active Construction Defects in the Field
Jul 8, 202612 questions
Project Management
Hidden Conditions, Site Walkthroughs, and Pre-Bid Risk
Jul 7, 202612 questions
Project Management
Identifying Plan Discrepancies Before Mobilization
Jul 7, 202612 questions
Project Management
Which Title 24 Part Controls Which Trade?
Jul 7, 202612 questions
Project Management
Permit Scope, Approved Plans, and Field Revision Control
Jul 7, 202612 questions
Law & Business
Understanding the Limits of the General B Classification
Jul 7, 202612 questions
Project Management
Scope of Work, Change Orders, and Title 24 Code Compliance
Jul 7, 202612 questions
Electrical
Residential Electrical Service Panels — Power, Panels, and the Code
Apr 9, 202612 questions
Electrical
Electrical Calculations for the California General B Contractor Exam
Apr 9, 202612 questions
Electrical
Electrical Conductors: Wire Types, Sizing, and California Code
Apr 9, 202612 questions
Roofing
Roofing Fundamentals for the California General B Contractor License Exam
Mar 21, 202612 questions
Framing
Stairs, Handrails, and Guardrails — California Residential Code R311 and R312
Mar 20, 202612 questions
Framing
Notching, Drilling and Boring — Floor Joists, Wall Studs, Top Plates and Rafters
Mar 20, 202612 questions
Framing
Nails and Mechanical Fasteners — Penny Sizing, Coatings, Nail Types, and the Two-Thirds Rule
Mar 18, 2026
Framing
Rooms, Walls, and Floors — Complete Exam Prep Guide for the California General B License
Mar 18, 2026
Framing
Wall Framing — Sill Plates, Anchor Bolts, Studs, Top Plates, Headers, Cripple Walls, and Fire Blocking
Mar 18, 2026
Concrete
Finishing the Concrete: Screeding, Floating, Jointing, Troweling, Broom Finishing, and the Slump Test
Mar 17, 2026