HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection is reminding the public that it is critical to verify the credentials of any contractor they are considering hiring.
The credential should match the individual’s identity, as well as be appropriate for the scope of work to be completed. Licensed individuals may not “sell” or otherwise transfer their credential to an unqualified or unlicensed person. Licenses are issued by the Department of Consumer Protection only after an applicant has satisfied all education and training requirements.
“A contractor might seem trustworthy, and even present you with a credential, but it is important to verify that license is legitimate, matches their identity, and is sufficient for the work to be completed,” said DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli. “It is illegal to buy or sell a credential, and to complete any work outside the scope of a license. Hiring an unqualified contractor poses a serious safety risk to consumers and communities.”
DCP’s Occupational Trades Enforcement Unit is issuing this reminder after the Electrical Work Board formally revoked the electrical license of Arnold Goldberg (ELC.0101049-E1) for violations of state law and regulations for electrical contractors, including allowing unqualified individuals to do work under his credential.
Goldberg’s permit was revoked on November 8, 2024, following a formal administrative hearing by the Electrical Work Board. After the hearing, the Electrical Work Board imposed a $6,000 civil penalty and ordered the immediate revocation of Mr. Goldberg’s E-1 Unlimited electrical contractor’s license for violations. The revocation of Mr. Goldberg’s license went into effect on November 25, 2024.
All open permits issued to Goldberg are void and require the submission of a new permit application by a properly licensed individual.
Consumers and building officials can utilize the state’s public eLicense portal, https://www.elicense.ct.gov/, to check the status of any credential issued by the Department of Consumer Protection.
Building officials or consumers who need additional guidance can email dcp.occupationalenforcement@ct.gov.