Section 440-RICR-10-00-3.7 - Applications for LicensureA. Applications for the licensing of underground utility contractors shall comply with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 5-65, 5-65.3, and the following sections of Part 1 of this Subchapter: 1. General Application: § 1.7.1 of this Subchapter.2. Examination: § 1.7.2 of this Subchapter.3. Effective Date / Term: § 1.7.3 of this Subchapter.4. Renewal and Reissuance of License: § 1.7.4 of this Subchapter.5. Lapsed License: § 1.7.5 of this Subchapter.6. Military Service License: § 1.7.6 of this Subchapter.B. New Applicant: To obtain an underground utility contractor's license, a new applicant must be in good standing and must submit to the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board the following: 1. Pre-License Application: a. For applicants who have not previously applied for or held an underground utility contractor's license, the applicant must submit a pre-license application in addition to the application in §3.5.1(A)(2) of this Part.b. The purpose of the pre-license application is to process the applicant for testing through the Board's third-party testing provider and to issue a tracking number for the license. The pre-license application shall be on a form as approved by the Board.c. The fee for a pre-licensing application is fifty dollars ($50.00).2. Hoisting License or other similar evidence: The applicant must also provide a current Department of Labor and Training Hoisting Engineers License (R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 28-26) or other similar license or certification as evidence that the underground utility contractor is capable of installing, repairing, alternating, or replacing sewer lines, storm drainage lines or waterlines, and services in accordance with approved plans and specifications pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-65.3-4(1). Other similar evidence may include, but is not limited to: a. Prior work history (to include dates of work performed as an employee, who the work was for, what work was performed);b. OWTS license and/or other licenses held;c. References from engineers, plumbers, or prior licensed employers; and d. License card/certificate demonstrating that the applicant is/was a member of a corporation or business entity.3. If after the Board staff review of the application, the Board deems the evidence presented insufficient to demonstrate that the applicant is capable of performing the work of an underground utility contractor, the Board may direct the applicant to appear before the full Board or a Board subcommittee to assess the applicant's qualifications.440 R.I. Code R. 440-RICR-10-00-3.7
Adopted effective 1/2/2019
Amended effective 12/19/2019