Section 260-RICR-30-15-2.6 - Master Mechanical ContractorA. Unlimited heating, cooling and process work - Can be self-employed 1. Applicant shall have worked as a Contractor or has been associated in both trades for 20 years or more, 10 years as a Rhode Island Pipefitter Master I and 10 years as a Rhode Island Refrigeration Master I, and prove expertise and knowledge by a notarized resume.2. Provide evidence to the Chief Administrator that an up to date knowledge of the trades is maintained, by periodic schooling of a general nature and trade seminars or installations demanding applicant's expertise.3. Furnish evidence of installed, completed or operating installations, if requested.4. Has assimilated working knowledge of a Rhode Island Journeyperson and Rhode Island Master licenses, and has passed the appropriate examinations for the Rhode Island Pipefitter Master I and Rhode Island Refrigeration Master I license.5. 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".6. 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. 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 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. § 651et seq. and the International Code Council State Building Code (Mechanical Code) SBC- 4.7. Final awarding of this license is also based upon the past performance of applicant as a heating and refrigeration contractor.8. Advancement to this license is by approval of Chief Administrator after evaluation of applicant's resume by the board.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-2.6
Amended effective 11/27/2018