Ohio Licensing Overview

  • The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board regulates through exams the licensing of Plumbing, Electrical, Hydronics, and HVAC Contractors. The actual licensing is done at the local level.
  • Applicants must pass a Business and Law examination in addition to the Trade exam and Pre-Approval before testing is required.
  • For additional licensing requirements including experience, financial requirements, exam information, reference books needed, reciprocity and Continuing Education Requirements, please select the appropriate License link below.

Ohio Business and Law

Ohio Electrical

Electrical

Ohio Electrical Contractor

Electrical Contractors must have the knowledge and skill to install, alter, add or change any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit or any part thereof that generates, transmits, transforms or utilizes electrical energy in any form for light, heat, power or communication.

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Ohio HVAC and Mechanical

HVAC and Mechanical

Ohio Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

HVAC Contractors are those who are qualified to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter or extend central air conditioning, heating and ventilating, including ductwork within a complete system and all appurtenances, apparatus, piping vessels, ducts and insulation used in connection therewith.

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HVAC and Mechanical

Ohio Refrigeration

A Refrigeration Contractor must have the knowledge to install, maintain, repair or alter any system of refrigeration unlimited to tons or horsepower provided, however, that such refrigeration is intended to be used for the purpose of food and product preservation and is not to be used for comfort systems.

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Ohio Plumbing

Plumbing

Ohio Plumbing

A Plumbing Contractor works with the practice, materials and fixtures utilized in the installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenances, within or adjacent to any structure, in connection with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities; venting systems; and public or private water supply systems.

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Ohio Specialty Trades

Specialty Trades

Ohio Hydronics

Hydronics Contractors must have the knowledge and skill to construct, install, alter, repair, maintain or service any steam and hot-water heating or chilled-water refrigeration system.

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