Connecticut Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Contractor License

The Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Contractor License allows you to work on Swimming pools on:

  • Excavating and grading for swimming pool installation
  • Constructing and installing swimming pools, including:
    • Tiling
    • Coping
    • Decking
  • Installing associated circulation equipment such as:
    • Pumps
    • Filters
    • Chemical feeders

How to Get the Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Contractor’s License in Connecticut?

  1. Evaluate the prerequisites visit the CT Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) to review the requirements. Follow the process held on the DCP Swimming Pool & Spa page
  2. Meet one of the following necessary education requirements demanded by the DCP
    • Required courses for high school graduation or GED test
    • Home Improvement Contractor Registration, obtained personally or through their employer
    • Certificate as a "Certified Building Professional" issued by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)
    • Five years of supervised experience with a Licensed Swimming Pool Builder or equivalent experience
  3. Send by mail the Swimming Pool Builder License Application to the DCP official email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following documents, if they apply:
    • Criminal Conviction Worksheet
    • Employer letters written on official company letterhead and notarized
    • Copy of equivalent swimming pool building license held in another state
    • Evidence of HIC registration held by either the applicant or the employer
    • Copy of the "Certified Building Professional" certificate issued by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)
    • Proof of five years of supervised experience with a Licensed Swimming Pool Builder or equivalent experience
    • Written statement explaining that the applicant will either maintain their own HIC registration or work for an employer who holds a valid HIC registration
    • Evidence of at least five years of experience under the guidance of a licensed Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) or proof of equivalent experience and training
    • Work history or resume including specific detailed description of work experience concerning the scope of work covered by the Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) license, if the applicant performed the work as a contractor or business owner
  4. Schedule, pay, and take the Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Contractor exam administered by the PSI©
  5. Expect the Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) License issued by the Department of Consumer Protection

Connecticut Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

Connecticut Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.

Connecticut Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; semi-open book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 75
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 150 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Preliminary Planning and Layout (4)
      • Climate and Site Considerations
      • State/Local Codes and Standards
      • Project Layout and Calculations
    • Excavation (6)
      • Soil Classifications
      • Soil Compaction and Stabilization
      • Excavation Guidelines and Supervision
    • Hydraulics (10)
      • Hydraulic Design
    • Circulation and Filtration (10)
      • Filtration Methods
      • Circulation System and Pipe Installation
    • Structures (20)
      • Concrete Pool and Spa Structures
      • Vinyl Liner, Fiberglass, and Prefabricated
      • Concrete Fundamentals and Working with Shotcrete
    • Decks (5)
      • Deck Design and Construction
    • Accessories (5)
      • Covers
      • Cleaners
      • Sanitization Systems
      • Interior Lighting Design and Specifications
    • Coping, Tiling, and Interior Finishes (10)
      • Interior Finishes
      • Setting and Installation
      • Water Chemistry and Start Up
    • Associated Trades (5)
      • Heating Systems
      • Electrical Systems
      • Potable Water Supply
      • Managing Indoor Air Quality
  • PSI© Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Official Content Outline

Connecticut Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Contractor Business and Law Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; Open book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 2 Hours
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Licensing (5)
    • Estimating and Bidding (7)
    • Lien Law (2)
    • Financial Management (4)
    • Tax Laws (5)
    • Labor Laws (5)
    • Project Management (5)
    • Contracts (6)
    • Business Organization (2)
    • Risk Management (4)
    • Environmental and Safety (5)
  • PSI© Business and Law Official Content Outline

Connecticut Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • CONNECTICUT SWIMMING POOL BUILDER (SPB) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $1,407.62
  • CONNECTICUT SWIMMING POOL BUILDER (SPB) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $1,507.62

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Connecticut Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) Business and Law Exam Book

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