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HVAC in Rhode Island

What we confirmed about the path from apprentice to journeyman HVAC technician in Rhode Island, with the official link for each item. Anything we couldn’t confirm is flagged.

How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Rhode Island?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: refrigeration I/II and pipefitter I/II licenses. Experience before the journeyman exam: Refrigeration II registered apprenticeship: min 4,000 OJT hours; Pipefitter I: 10,000; Pipefitter II: 4,000.

Last checked. Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov.

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Licensing rules

HVAC licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State: refrigeration I/II and pipefitter I/II licensesOfficial source: webserver.rilegislature.gov
Apprentice registration Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Experience before the journeyman exam Refrigeration II registered apprenticeship: min 4,000 OJT hours; Pipefitter I: 10,000; Pipefitter II: 4,000Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov
Apprentices per supervisor Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Who can supervise an apprentice Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.

Last checked . 2 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Rhode Island DLT, Pipefitter/Refrigeration licensing.

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses HVAC technicians in Rhode Island?

State: refrigeration I/II and pipefitter I/II licenses.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov

How much experience do you need before the journeyman HVAC technician exam in Rhode Island?

Refrigeration II registered apprenticeship: min 4,000 OJT hours; Pipefitter I: 10,000; Pipefitter II: 4,000.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov

HVAC technicians and apprentices in Rhode Island

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