General building contractors do not need to have a contractor license to do work in Maine.
Any person who works with asbestos in the state of Maine requires certification and/or licensing by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The licenses include:
A contractor license requires the following:
In addition the Department issues certificates to the following asbestos trades:
Electrical work in the state of Maine requires licensing.
Journeyman
Master
Limited (This includes these electrical trades)
Master's Electrician's License
Journeyman Electrician's License
For either a master's or journeyman's a completion requirement of 576 hours of study needs to be approved by the Board. As well, there is a 45 hour course on the current National Electrical Code.
Master Plumber License
At least one (1) year with 2,000 hours of work experience as a journeyman or four years with 8,000 hours of work as a trainee plumber.
Journeyman License
At least two (2) years with 4,000 hours of work experience as a trainee plumber.
The Plumbers' Examining Board reviews each application and they deem the applicant is eligible they send back information on the exam required for the trade. There is no exam for a trainee. The exam is a three (3) hour, closed book with 100 multiple choice questions.
Consumers are advised to also check for municipal contractor license requirements as contractor laws can differ from county to county. It is also advised to double check with the state's requirements before hiring a contractor.Need help designing or revovating your home? Post your project and get free estimates from top-rated pros.
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