Construction Work Regulated:

Asbestos and lead abatement, plumbing and electrical work is regulated at the state level. Highway construction pre qualification is required of prime contractors.

License Requirements

Asbestos and Lead Certification:

• Applicants must pass an examination with a minimum score of 70% and provide experience documentation. Application and annual renewal fees range from $50 to $500 depending on certification.

Highway Pre qualification:

• Contractors must submit experience history and financial statements. The pre qualification is good for 15 months from the financial statement date. The contractors bid limit is based on a formula applied to the financial statements and the type of financials submitted (compiled, audited, etc.).
• Performance, labor and material bonds are required for contracts awarded by the Agency of Transportation. Performance bonds are required for all contracts exceeding $100,000. Performance bonding on projects less than $100,000 may be waived by the Secretary of Transportation.
• There were 155 prequalified contractors as of November 1995.

Electricians and Plumbers:

• Examinations are required for electrical and plumbing classifications.

Reciprocal Agreements

A reciprocity agreement is in effect with New Hampshire for plumbing and New Hampshire and Massachusetts for electrical.

License Types

Electrical:

• Journeyman
• Master
• Specialty

Plumbing:

• Journeyman
• Master
• Specialist

Asbestos:

• Worker
• Supervisor
• Inspector
• Inspector/Management Planner
• Project Designer
• Project Monitor
• Analyst
• Abatement Companies
• Consultant Companies
• Analytical Services
• Training Courses

Asbestos:

• Worker
• Supervisor
• Inspector
• Risk Assessor
• Project Designer
• Abatement Companies
• Consultant Companies
• Laboratories
• Training Course

Every contractor is required to pass the OSHA exam.