260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-2.19

Current through December 3, 2024
Section 260-RICR-30-15-2.19 - Sheet Metal Master Class II - Unlimited License
A. Can be self-employed.
B. Shall have held a Rhode Island Sheet Metal Journeyperson II license for three (3) years.
C. An out of state Master Class I Sheet Metal license will allow the applicant to be tested for the Sheet Metal Master Class I Rhode Island license. A copy of the license shall be attached to the application. In the event a state does not have a Sheet Metal Contractor Master Class I license available, a notarized resume showing six (6) years' experience, three (3) of which is as a contractor, shall accompany the application.
D. Shall have a regular place of business.
E. Shall have knowledge of a Rhode Island Master Class II license and both Journeyperson Licenses Class I and Class II.
F. Limited to installation of sheet metal on a residential occupancy as defined by the State Building Codes SBC- 1 current edition (510-RICR- 00-00-1).
G. 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".
H. 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. § 3123et seq ., apprenticeship laws, rules, and regulations under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 28-27, and the federal Davis Bacon Act under 40 U.S.C. § 3141et seq. and state prevailing wage laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Title 37. In addition, they shall have working knowledge of SMACNA Industry Standards, state occupational safety and health laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 28-20 and federal OSHA laws under 29 U.S.C. § 651et seq., and the International Code Council State Building Code (Mechanical Code) SBC- 4 (510-RICR- 00-00-4 ).
I. A contractor shall be permitted to train one (1) apprentice per every one (1) licensed person for on-the-job training. Any properly registered apprentice shall, at all times work under the direct supervision of a Sheet Metal Worker Journeyperson Class I or II, or a Sheet Metal Contractor Master Class I or II.
J. 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.

260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-2.19

Amended effective 11/27/2018