Browse Rhode Island Contractor Classifications
Exam prep for the Rhode Island Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians & Plumbers).
Getting your Rhode Island contractor license? Contractor Pathway offers an original, exam-focused study guide and four full-length practice exams for every Rhode Island classification that requires a state board exam — currently 4 courses across Electrical and Plumbing. Choose your classification below and study with 30-, 60-, or 90-day access at $99, $129, and $169.
Who licenses contractors in Rhode Island
These are the Rhode Island classifications we build exam prep for, each licensed by its responsible board:
| Trade area | Licensing authority | Exam basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Rhode Island Division of Professional Regulation | National Electrical Code (NEC) |
| Plumbing | Rhode Island Division of Professional Regulation | Adopted plumbing & fuel-gas codes |
Always confirm the current code edition, experience requirements, fees, and passing score with the board and testing vendor before you schedule. Contractor Pathway is an independent exam-prep provider and is not affiliated with any Rhode Island board or testing vendor.
How to get licensed in Rhode Island
- Meet the experience requirement. Each classification requires documented on-the-job hours (and, for senior licenses, time as a licensed journeyman). A registered apprenticeship is a common path.
- Apply to the board for your trade, submit fees and proof of experience, and get approved to test.
- Pass the exam. Rhode Island trade exams are typically open book against the adopted code, with a passing score commonly around 70%. Speed at finding and applying the right code section is what separates passers from re-testers.
- Hold and renew the license on its cycle, including any continuing-education and code-update hours.
Choose your Rhode Island classification
Each course includes a comprehensive 5,000-plus-word study guide — worked calculations, code-section breakdowns, common exam traps, a glossary, and a 30/60/90-day study plan — plus four full-length practice exams matched to the topic weightings of the Rhode Island test.
Rhode Island contractor licensing — FAQ
Does Rhode Island require a contractor exam?
To register, no – all contractors doing work over $500 register with the Contractors Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB) and complete an approved 5-hour pre-registration course. The licensed trades, however, take exams.
Which Rhode Island trades require an exam?
Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC are licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, each requiring experience hours, classroom training, and a licensing exam.
What are the Rhode Island passing scores?
Plumbing and HVAC/mechanical require 70%, while the Class A electrician exam requires 75%. Confirm the current cut score for your specific license with the RI DLT.
Which Rhode Island licenses do you build courses for?
The exam-based trades – electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. If you only need contractor registration, no exam is required – confirm with the CRLB.
How long should I study for the Rhode Island exam?
Most candidates do well on a 30-, 60-, or 90-day plan depending on experience, which is why we offer access at all three terms ($99 / $129 / $169). Each guide includes a day-by-day study plan.