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How to get an HVAC license in Rhode Island

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Mechanical Board) licenses HVAC contractors in Rhode Island.

Who licenses HVAC work in Rhode Island

CredentialState license
BoardRhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Mechanical Board) official statement
Official lookupSearch HVAC licenses
License typesMaster Mechanical Contractor, Contractor Master, Pipefitter Master I, Pipefitter Master II, Refrigeration Master I, Refrigeration Master II, Pipefitter Journeyperson I, Pipefitter Journeyperson II, Refrigeration Journeyperson I, Sheet Metal Contractor, Journeyperson Sheet Metal Worker

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Mechanical Board for a credential such as Master Mechanical Contractor, Contractor Master or Pipefitter Master I.
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  2. Exam required; DLT tests pipefitters and refrigeration technicians (assumes the Refrigeration Master I or Pipefitter Master I license). source
  3. Pay the refrigeration Master I license fee of $240 (assumes Refrigeration Master I; Pipefitter Master I is the same): $240. source
  4. Licenses expire on the holder's birthday every two years; renewal fee equals the license fee ($240 for Refrigeration Master I). source

HVAC requirements in Rhode Island

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamExam required; DLT tests pipefitters and refrigeration technicians (assumes the Refrigeration Master I or Pipefitter Master I license). source
ExperienceNot found on an official source.
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceNot found on an official source.
RenewalLicenses expire on the holder's birthday every two years; renewal fee equals the license fee ($240 for Refrigeration Master I). source
ReciprocityNot found on an official source.
Fees
  • Refrigeration Master I license fee of $240 (assumes Refrigeration Master I; Pipefitter Master I is the same). source
  • Test fee of $75 for Refrigeration Master I. source
  • Non-refundable application processing fee of $75. source

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How to verify a contractor license in Rhode Island

Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Mechanical Board) licenses HVAC contractors in Rhode Island.
How do I check an HVAC license in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Mechanical Board) keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Rhode Island. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Rhode Island?
Refrigeration Master I license fee of $240 (assumes Refrigeration Master I; Pipefitter Master I is the same). Test fee of $75 for Refrigeration Master I. Non-refundable application processing fee of $75.
How often does an HVAC license renew in Rhode Island?
Licenses expire on the holder's birthday every two years; renewal fee equals the license fee ($240 for Refrigeration Master I).

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.