New Hampshire Contractor License Classifications

If you are a New Hampshire resident, you do not need to worry about getting a general contractor license. The state does not authorize general contractor licenses at the state level and you can apply for one at the local level. Counties and cities are the responsible bodies, which license general contractors.

Despite this fact, the state issues licenses for some specialty trade, such as electricians, plumbers, asbestos abatement, and so on. They all have their classifications and sub-classifications, which define the type of work that the license holder will be able to perform.

Overview

Contractors looking forward to working in New Hampshire should make sure they get the right license. It is particularly important, as figuring out which license suits your skills and needs better can be a little confusing. Below listed you will find the license types and classifications you can get in New Hampshire.

Electrician License Classifications

New Hampshire offers electrician licenses at the state level and you must comply with some rules and requirements in order to be eligible for the license. The Electricians’ Board regulates the licensing process for electrical professionals and authorizes licenses.

Apprentice License

An apprentice electrician is an individual, who engages in the work of an electrician and starts to learn the duties and responsibilities. The scope of work includes installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical devices and conductors. It also includes electrical work, which pertains to lighting, heating, and power fixtures.

An apprentice electrician should always perform work under the management and surveillance of a licensed master or journeyman electrician.

High Medium Voltage License

This license, in short, allows the license holder to maintain, install, and repair electrical fixtures and equipment with over 600 volt (power distribution systems).

High Medium Voltage Trainee License

The license, in short, allows the license holder to perform work under the management and surveillance of a licensed master or journeyman electrician. The scope of work includes maintaining, installing, and repairing electrical fixtures and equipment with over 600 volt (power distribution systems).

Journeyman License

A journeyman electrician can employ and supervise apprentice electricians, and at the same time, work under the surveillance of a licensed master electrician. The scope of work includes installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical devices and conductors. It also includes electrical work, which pertains to lighting, heating, and power fixtures.

Master License

A master electrician can install, maintain, and repair electrical devices and conductors. The scope of work also includes electrical work, which pertains to lighting, heating, and power fixtures.

Master electricians have the right to hire electricians, who are a step or two above them, as well as supervise their work.

Plumbing License Classifications

Apprentice Plumber

To clarify, an apprentice plumber is an individual, who engages in the work of a plumber and starts to learn the duties and obligations of plumbing. The scope of work includes installing and repairing different fixtures, pipes, and water drainage systems. The key point is always performing work under the management and surveillance of a licensed master or journeyman plumber.

Journeyman Plumber

A journeyman plumber, in short, can install and repair different fixtures, pipes, and water drainage systems in buildings. What is more, he has to perform plumbing work under the management and surveillance of a licensed master plumber.

Master Plumber

A master plumber, in short, can install and repair pipes, fixtures, as well as remove water carried wastes. This license is particularly important, as it is the only one that offers to be in business.

Asbestos Abatement License Classifications

The Asbestos Licensing and Certification Office contributes to asbestos removal and reduction procedures in the state of New Hampshire.

Asbestos Abatement Worker

To clarify, an Asbestos Abatement Worker is an individual, who works on asbestos abatement projects. He performs work under the surveillance of a certified site supervisor, who has the necessary knowledge to guide the licensee.

The scope of work includes taking out asbestos from ceilings, walls, boilers, as well as other structures. It also includes gathering asbestos and making it ready for disposal.

Asbestos Abatement Site Manager

To clarify, an Asbestos Abatement Site Manager is an individual, who manages and controls the work of projects, which reduce asbestos, as well as prepare it for disposal.

Individual Sewage Disposal System Installer License

To clarify, the license allows the license holder to install, design, and repair septic systems. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Subsystems Bureau is in charge of the licensing process and issues licenses to qualified installers.

To be eligible for the license, an applicant must take and pass a written exam, as well as a test for soil interpretation. The latter applies to designers, whereas installers only need to take a written exam.

Elevator Mechanic License

To clarify, the license allows the license holder to maintain and repair elevators. The scope of work also includes performing work on vertical wheelchair lifts, gates, doors, wells, and so on.

There are two required examinations to take to be eligible for the license: written and oral. In addition to licensing rules, there is no requirement for completing continuing education.

Manufactured Housing Installer

To clarify, the license allows the license holder to place manufactured houses on a permanent or temporary system.
To obtain the license, a person must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have two years of professional experience
• Finish six hours of training
• Have a $25.000 bond from a licensed business (company)

Roofing License

To clarify, the license allows the license holder to perform contracting work, which pertains to roofing. There is no general roofing license and you must contact the local county to gain information on the license.