Plumbing Licenses and Scope of Work

J-1 LIMITED CONTRACTOR

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to domestic water pumps and water conditioning. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be two (2) years as a journeyperson or equivalent experience and training.

J-2 LIMITED WELL PUMPS AND PIPING JOURNEYPERSON

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to domestic water pumps and water conditioning and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training.

J-3 LIMITED LAWN SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR

The requirements for this license shall be two (2) years as a journeyperson or equivalent experience and training. This license permits the installation, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of lawn sprinklers systems.

J-4 LIMITED LAWN SPRINKLER JOURNEYPERSON

The requirements for this license shall be the completion of a registered one-year apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training. This license permits the installation, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of lawn sprinkler systems only while the licensee is in the employ of a plumbing contractor licensed for such work.

P-1 UNLIMITED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR

The holder of this license may do all plumbing and piping work as defined in section 20-330 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be two (2) years as an unlimited licensed journeyperson or equivalent experience and training.

P-2 UNLIMITED JOURNEYPERSON PLUMBER

The holder of this license may do all plumbing and piping work as so defined and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training.

P-6 LIMITED SEWER, STORM, AND WATER JOURNEYPERSON

The requirements for examination for this license shall be the completion of a registered one-year apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training. This license permits the installation, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of piping limited to water, sewer and storm lines from the point of utility responsibility to a point immediately inside a structure and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.

P-7 LIMITED SEWER, STORM, AND WATER CONTRACTOR

The requirements for examination for this license shall be two (2) years as a journeyperson or equivalent experience and training. This license permits the installation, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of piping limited to water, sewer and storm lines from the point of utility responsibility to a point immediately inside a structure.

P-8 LIMITED GASOLINE TANK, PIPING, AND PUMP JOURNEYPERSON

The requirements for examination for this license shall be one (1) year as a registered apprentice equivalent experience and training. This license permits the installation, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of piping for petroleum tanks and related pumping equipment only, and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.

P-9 LIMITED GASOLINE TANK, PIPING, AND PUMP CONTRACTOR

The requirements for examination for this license shall be two (2) years as a properly licensed journeyperson or equivalent experience and training. This license permits the installation, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of piping for petroleum tanks and related pumping equipment only.

PP-1 LIMITED PROCESS PIPING CONTRACTOR LICENSE 

The holder of the Process Piping contractor license (PP-1) may perform only work limited to and used directly in the production of a chemical or a product for human consumption. "Process piping" means piping or tubing that conveys liquid or gas that is used directly in the production of a chemical or a product for human consumption. The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be two (2) years as a properly licensed journeyman or equivalent experience and training as determined by the Department.

PP-2 LIMITED PROCESS PIPING JOURNEYPERSON LICENSE 

The holder of this license may perform work only while in the employ of a properly licensed contractor and only work limited and used directly in the production of a product for human consumption. "Process piping" means piping or tubing that conveys liquid or gas that is used directly in the production of a product for human consumption. The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a bona fide apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training as determined by the Department.

SP-1 LIMITED SPA AND POOL CONTRACTOR

The holder of this license may perform swimming pool maintenance and repair work, meaning the performance of all plumbing, heating and electrical work necessary to service, modify or repair any swimming pool, hot tub, spa or similar recreational or therapeutic equipment, where such work commences at an outlet, receptacle, connection, back-flow preventer or fuel supply pipe previously installed by a person holding the proper license. Swimming pool maintenance and repair work includes: (1) The renovation or repair of non potable water components of a pool, hot tub or spa, including, but not limited to, the shell, concrete finish or vinyl liner of such pool, hot tub or spa; and (2) the draining, acid washing or backwash filtration of a swimming pool. The renovation or repair of non potable water components of a pool, hot tub or spa required to be installed, renovated or repaired by a licensed plumber or electrician shall not be considered swimming pool maintenance and repair work. The holder of a limited license for swimming pool maintenance and repair work issued pursuant to this section shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter 400, provided such license holder is acting within the scope of the license. The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be two (2) years as a properly licensed journeyman or equivalent experience and training, including proof of having obtained either the CMS - Certified Maintenance Specialist (formerly Tech 1) or CST - Certified Service Technician (formerly Tech 2) certification from the APSP (Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) or have equivalent courses.

SP-2 LIMITED SPA AND POOL JOURNEYPERSON

The holder of this license may perform all swimming pool maintenance and repair work only while the licensee is in the employ of a SP-1 contractor licensed for such work. The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a bona fide apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training of not less than 1 year and having obtained either the CMS - Certified Maintenance Specialist (formerly Tech 1) or CST - Certified Service Technician (formerly Tech 2) from the APSP (Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) or have equivalent courses.

Email address for licensing inquiries:

DCP.occupationalprofessional@ct.gov