Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 260 - Department of Labor and Training
Chapter 30 - Workforce Regulation and Safety
Subchapter 15 - Professional Regulation
Part 2 - Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors
Section 260-RICR-30-15-2.7 - Contractor Master: Limited License

Universal Citation: 260 RI Code of Rules 30 15 2.7

Current through March 25, 2025

A. Work is allowed solely as permitted by R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-27-6(b). The license allows limited work only by a Limited License Contractor Master on behalf of one (1) and only one (1) entity for which he or she is continuously engaged in supervision of installation, maintenance, and repair work and for which he or she is an officer (if such entity is a corporation), a partner (if such entity is a partnership), or a similarly authorized principal (if such entity is neither a corporation nor a partnership). The license may be used, solely on behalf of the entity, as follows:

1. can engage in business (through duly licensed individuals), advertise, bid for work, and take out permits; but

2. cannot individually engage in installation, maintenance, or repair work.

B. A license holder can be self-employed.

C. General Criteria for Applicants for Limited License Contractor Master:

1. Education and Experience:
a. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (or an equivalent degree as determined by the Board) and must have at least 4 years of relevant experience in the discipline applied for (pipefitting, sprinkler fitter, sheet metal and/or refrigeration) of a nature and quality, which is acceptable to the Board and/or

b. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (or an equivalent degree as determined by the board) and must have at least 4 years of relevant experience in the discipline applied for (pipefitting, sprinkler fitter, sheet metal and/or refrigeration) of a nature and quality which is acceptable to the Board.

2. Application and Supporting Materials
a. Applicants must submit two (2) affidavits, of a nature and quality acceptable to the, from duly authorized officers of their employment, evidencing continued competence and relevant experience in the discipline applied for (pipefitting, sprinklers, sheet metal and/or refrigeration).

b. Applicants must submit two (2) character references of a nature and quality acceptable to the.

c. Applicants must supply the Employer Identification Number (EIN) of the entity to be licensed.

d. Applicants must supply a copy of the current Workers Compensation insurance policy of the entity to be licensed.

e. Applicants must supply a copy of the current general liability insurance policy of the entity to be licensed.

3. All vehicles and places of business shall be identified by the displaying of Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training issued, license class and number, under which business is conducted. Lettering must be a done at a minimum size of 3".

4. Contractors shall have an understanding of workers compensation insurance laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Title 28, temporary disability insurance laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Title 28, state tax withholding laws and procedures under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 44-30 and federal tax withholding laws and procedures under 26 U.S.C. § 3123 et seq. and the federal Davis Bacon Act under 40 U.S.C. § 3141 et seq. and state prevailing wage laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Title 37. In addition, they shall have a working knowledge of state occupational safety and health laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 28-20 and federal OSHA laws under 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq. and the International Code Council State Building Code (Mechanical Code) SBC- 4.

5. This person shall carry on his or her person at all times and shall affix his or her contractor's license number to any advertisement and/or contract he or she executes and/or bid he or she files with any consumer for his or her professional services and to any applicable permit required for the performance of those services.

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