How to get a hvac contractor license in Rhode Island
Rhode Island hvac contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- State of Rhode Island RI Department of Labor and Training Division of Workforce Regulation and Safety, Professional Regulations Unit 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Building 70, Cranston, RI 02920-0943 Phone: (401) 462-8580 | www.dlt.ri.gov/profregs 1.
- Submit a legible copy of government-issued identification (e.g., Driver’s license or Passport) must be attached to the application.
- A completed application, signed and notarized.
- (see last two (2) pages of this packet) 3.
- Board page: MECHANICAL TRADE LICENSE: PIPEFITTER, REFRIGERATION, SHEETMETAL, AND FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER FITTER APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Requirements overview
- Rhode Island sets experience, education, and exam rules for hvac contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Rhode Island hvac exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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