Home › HVAC license by state › Rhode Island

How to get an HVAC license in Rhode Island

Hours, exam, fees and renewal for HVAC work in Rhode Island. Taken from official RI pages and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: RI DLT Professional Regulation — Mechanical Board (refrigeration, pipefitter, sheet metal)
  • State journeyman license: Yes (Statewide Refrigeration Journeyperson I/II and Master I/II (plus pipefitter/sheet metal classes).)
  • Refrigeration Journeyperson I: Complete a 10,000-hour registered refrigeration apprenticeship (chapter 45) and pass the refrigeration technician exam. RJ II is a limited class (lower fee).
  • Exam: see below, via RI DLT Professional Regulation
  • Code edition: DLT mechanical exam; pass ≥70. App fee $75. File ≥15 days before exam date.

Requirements by license

Refrigeration Journeyperson I

ExperienceComplete a 10,000-hour registered refrigeration apprenticeship (chapter 45) and pass the refrigeration technician exam. RJ II is a limited class (lower fee).Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · as of
ExamRI DLT Professional Regulation. Notarized app + $75 + employer experience letter (or apprenticeship completion). Pass ≥70 then pay license fee.Source: dlt.ri.gov · as of
Fees
  • Exam / application processing: $75
  • Refrigeration Journeyperson I license / renew: $72
  • Refrigeration Journeyperson II license / renew: $60
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · as of
RenewalBiennial on birthday (odd/even birth year). Expire on your birthday in odd years if born odd, even years if born even. Renew on or before expiration.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · as of
CE to renewStatute fee table does not list CE hours — confirm with DLT before renewal.Not confirmedSource: webserver.rilegislature.gov · as of

Refrigeration Master I

ExperienceHold a current RI journeyperson license in the trade for at least one year (or qualifying out-of-state master evidence) before the master exam.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · as of
ExamRI DLT Professional Regulation. Master test ($75) then license fee. Contractor Master Refrigeration CMR also listed on the mechanical app.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · as of
Fees
  • Exam: $75
  • Refrigeration Master I license / renew: $240
  • Refrigeration Master II license / renew: $96
  • Contractor Master Refrigeration (CMR) license / renew: $240
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · as of
RenewalBiennial on birthday. Same odd/even birthday rule as journeyperson. Business needs a licensed master supervising work.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · as of
CE to renewConfirm CE with DLT Professional Regulation.Not confirmedSource: dlt.ri.gov · as of

License types in Rhode Island

  • Refrigeration Journeyperson I / II
  • Refrigeration Master I / II
  • Contractor Master Refrigeration
  • Pipefitter / sheet metal classes as needed
  • Master Mechanical Contractor
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

Out-of-state mechanical license holders submit license copy + official verification with the RI exam app. MA pipefitters have a listed path for comparable RI pipefitter exams.Source: dlt.ri.gov · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items aren't published anywhere we could verify, so ask the office listed:

FAQ

RI HVAC license?

Refrigeration/AC, pipefitter, and sheet metal licenses via DLT Mechanical Board.

Journeyperson refrigeration?

10,000-hour registered apprenticeship + exam (pass 70).

Already licensed? See Rhode Island HVAC license renewal & CE.

Other states

Compare every state side by side: license requirements by state · renewal & CE by state.