260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-2.21

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 260-RICR-30-15-2.21 - Sheet Metal Journeyperson Class II - Limited License

A. Cannot be self-employed.

B. Minimum of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training with a minimum of 288 hours of trade related schooling, 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 Worker Journeyperson Class II license will allow the applicant to be tested for the Sheet Metal Workers Journeyperson Class II 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 Class II license available, a notarized resume showing two (2) years' experience, as a Journeyperson Sheet Metal Worker shall accompany the application.

D. Limited to installation of sheet metal on a residential occupancy as defined by the International Code Council State Building Code (Mechanical Code) SBC- 4 (510-RICR- 00-00-4 ).

E. Applicant shall have knowledge of blueprint reading, sheet metal layout and installation.

F. Applicant shall have knowledge of all SMACNA publications, OSHA Standards for The Construction Industry under 29 U.S.C. § 651et seq. and the International Code Council State Building Code (Mechanical Code) SBC- 4 (510-RICR- 00-00-4 ).

G. A company shall be permitted to train one (1) apprentice per 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 Workers Master I or II, or Sheet Metal Workers Journeyperson I or II.

H. A Sheet Metal Worker Journeyperson II may apply for a Sheet Metal Workers Journeyperson I license by reentering the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program, serve an additional 4,000 hours of on the-job training, plus an additional 288 hours of trade related schooling and shall work under the direct supervision of a Sheet Metal Worker Master I, or a Journeyperson I.

260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-2.21

Amended effective 11/27/2018