Section 260-RICR-30-15-2.20 - Sheet Metal Journeyperson Class I - Unlimited LicenseA. Cannot be self-employed.B. Minimum of 8,000 hours of on the job training with a minimum of 144 hours of trade schooling per year, shall have been a properly registered apprentice in the State of Rhode Island approved apprenticeship program and a copy of the certificate of completion shall accompany the application.C. An out of state Sheet Metal Journeyperson Class I license will allow the applicant to be tested for the Sheet Metal Journeyperson 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 Workers Journeyperson Class I license available, a notarized resume showing five (5) years of commercial and industrial experience as a Journeyperson Sheet Metal Worker shall accompany the application.D. Applicant shall have knowledge of the Rhode Island Sheet Metal Workers Journeyperson Class II License.E. Unlimited as to restriction on work.F. Applicant shall have knowledge of all phases of sheet metal work including, fabrication, blueprint reading, HVAC layout and installation, testing and balancing and welding.G. Applicant shall have knowledge of all SMACNA Publications, OSHA Standards for The Construction Industry under 29 U.S.C. § 651et seq ., Welding Principles and Applications and the International Code Council State Building Code (Mechanical Code) SBC- 4 (510-RICR- 00-00-4 ).H. A company shall be permitted to train one (1) apprentice per five (5) licensed persons for on-the job training, or a fraction thereof. Any properly registered apprentice shall, at all times work under the direct supervision of a Sheet Metal Workers Master I, or a Sheet Metal Workers Class I.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-2.20
Amended effective 11/27/2018