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Louisiana Contractor Licenses

The State of Louisiana has Licensing Boards and Departments that regulate the work of individuals and businesses performing in the construction industry. The main regulatory entities issuing the licensing are Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBL), Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors (LSBHI), Louisiana Department of Public Safety (DPS), Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)and Louisiana Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF).

As part of the application process, candidates must take and pass the corresponding tests and present documentation to support their application. In most cases, the board administers the examinations for the licenses or certifications within that board. The International Code Council (ICC)is responsible for administering the test for the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC)certifications. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors provides a “Business and Law” interactive educational course that is required for ALL licenses except for the Home Improvement Registration.

Below is a list of all the existing trades for Louisiana. Each contains the requirements, exams, books, and all the information related to the application process.

Apprentice Plumber

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Arborist

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Asbestos Inspector

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Asbestos Worker

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Building Inspector

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Carpentry (7-156)

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Detention Locks (7-574)

Pending Scope

Dredging (7-9)

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Drywall (7-10)

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Electrical (9)

Pending Scope

Electrical Inspector

Pending Scope

Fencing (7-16) (BC)

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Fencing (7-16) (HC)

Pending Scope

Fencing (7-16) (HSBC)

Pending Scope

Fencing (7-16) (MPWC)

Pending Scope

Fire Alarms (7-577)

Pending Scope

Fire Suppression (7-578)

Pending Scope

Gates (7-579)

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Hazardous Materials (8)

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Heavy Construction (3)

Pending Scope

Home Improvement

Pending Scope

Home Inspector

Pending Scope

Industrial Piping (7-24)

Pending Scope

Industrial Plants (7-25)

Pending Scope

Journeyman Plumber

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Landscape Horticulturist

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Lead Inspector

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Lead Project Designer

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Lead Project Supervisor

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Lead Risk Assessor

Pending Scope

Lead Worker

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Leak Repairs (7-118)

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Life Safety (7-583)

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Locksmith (7-584)

Pending Scope

Master Code Professional

Pending Scope

Master Plumber

Pending Scope

Mechanical (10)

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Mechanical Inspector

Pending Scope

Mold Remediation (14)

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Pile Driving (7-41)

Pending Scope

Plumbing (11) (ME)

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Plumbing (11) (PL)

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Power Plants (7-47)

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Plumbing Inspector

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Pumping Services (7-207)

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Railroads (7-50)

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Roof Decks (7-53)

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Secondary Roads (7-54)

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Security (7-588)

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Swimming Pools (7-60)

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Tradesman Plumber

Pending Scope

Tunnels (7-63)

Pending Scope

Utility Arborist

Pending Scope