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West Virginia Contractor License
West Virginia contractors are regulated by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board through the Division of Labor. The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are in charge of regulating some specialty licenses.
The Board had partnered with ProV© for testing purposes, but starting November 1st, 2022, PSI© will be taking over the testing process.
The state of West Virginia currently holds reciprocity agreements with the following states:
- Alabama
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Tennessee
Select any license below to view its requirements, exams, books, and classes.
Business and Law
Examination covering the fundamental management abilities required to run a construction business
Accessibility Technician
Accessibility equipment work
Apprentice Electrician
Helper-level electrical work under direct supervision
Asbestos Removal (Specialty 062)
Removal of asbestos, preparation of the work site, and placing and removal of equipment and structures from the site
Asphalt (Specialty 006)
Perform work on asphalt and blacktop
Cable (Specialty 020)
Work on conductors to transmit telecommunication signals or electric power from one place to another
Cable Television (Specialty 068)
Perform cable television installation
Carpet Installation (Specialty 051)
Perform carpet installation work
Caulking (Specialty 018)
Sealing of joints or seams against leakage in structures
Ceilings (Specialty 084)
Work on acoustical and suspended ceiling tile, as well as drop ceilings
Class A Electrical Inspector
Perform basic electrical inspections on one- and two-family dwellings only
Class B Electrical Inspector
Perform electrical inspections on all structures, including one- and two-family dwellings
Class C Electrical Inspector
Electrical inspectors can work on plan reviews and do inspections on all structures, which include one- and two-family dwellings
Communication & Sound (Specialty 019)
Work on cell towers, communication networks, fiber optics, intercom systems, and conduits for private phone lines
Concrete (Specialty 007)
May work installing, repairing, and reinforcing concrete
Crane (Specialty 037)
Erect tower crane only
Decks (Specialty 083)
Perform work on boat docks, decks, and porches
Demolition (Specialty 016)
Take part in demolitions, railroad track, and storage tank removal
Doors (Specialty 017)
Perform door and garage door installation
Drilling (Specialty 036)
Work on drilling, grouting, deep foundation, drilling, and directional drilling
Drywall (Specialty 001)
Carry out work on drywall, gypsum board, plastering, and steel wall partition
Electrical
Install, repair, erect or alter electrical equipment
Electrical Inspector Certification
Perform electrical inspections
Elevator Apprentice
Work under the supervision of a certified Elevator Mechanic
Elevator Mechanic
Construct, install, erect, maintain and repair elevators
Engineered Fire Suppression System Installer
Set up, extend, maintain, or repair agent suppression systems
Engineered Fire Suppression System Technician
Upkeep and/or repair agent suppression systems
Environmental/Hazardous Waste (Specialty 079)
Work on fields involving lead abatement, hazardous waste, and storage tank removal
Excavation (Specialty 002)
Install, repair, and alter earth material
Fencing (Specialty 023)
Install and work on fences, including wood and chain link fences
Finished Carpentry (Specialty 058)
Conduct work on finished carpentry doors, windows, interior finish work, and stairs cabinetry
Fire Protection Layout Technician
Design fire protection systems following engineering documents
Floor Covering (Specialty 027)
Perform work on vinyl floor
Foundation Support Systems (Specialty 089)
Perform foundation repair that includes wall anchors and waterproofing
General Building
Direct work with built structures for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property
General Engineering
Carry out engineering and construction projects, both public and private, as well as post-work activities
Glass & Glazing (Specialty 082)
Perform glass and glazing work on buildings' fixed openings
Gutters (Specialty 030)
Perform work on gutters, both in stick-built and modular constructions
Heating, Ventilating and Cooling
Install, repair, or service HVAC systems to heat or cool commercial and residential structures
Highway Striping (Specialty 031)
Work on asphalt striping and paint lines on roads or other surfaces
Home Inspector Certification
Perform home inspection and create reports
HVAC Residential Technician
Test, maintain, repair, and install residential HVAC systems
HVAC Technician
Test, maintain, and install residential and nonresidential HVAC systems
HVAC Technician in Training
Work on HVAC systems under direct supervision
Insulation (Specialty 026)
Perform insulation work
Journeyman Electrician
Install wires, conduits, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures
Journeyman Plumber
Instruct and supervise a Plumber in Training
Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
Instruct and oversee fire protection tasks based on work experience with fire protection systems
Landscaping (Specialty 003)
Perform work on decorative, concrete, and retaining walls; may also plant trees on construction projects
Land Clearing (Specialty 024)
Work on land clearing for residential, commercial, highway, and mining projects
Limited Technician
Perform work on a historic resort hotel
Limited Use/limited Application Elevator Endorsement
Allows working on a power elevator limited by capacity, size, speed, and rise
Locksmith (Specialty 060)
Perform locksmith work
Low Voltage Systems (Under 50 Volts) (Specialty 012)
Work on alarm systems, fiber optics, intercom systems, and cell towers, among others
Manufactured Home Dealer
Lease, distribute, or accept consignment manufactured homes
Manufactured Home Distributor
Sale and distribution of manufactured homes for resale
Manufactured Home Installation (Specialty 013)
Work on manufactured homes, foundation systems, gutters, mobile home anchoring, and site preparation
Manufactured Home Manufacturer
Fabricate or assemble manufactured homes
Masonry (Specialty 004)
Install brick, stone, concrete block, marble, and slate, among others
Master Electrician
Design electrical systems, supervise and instruct workers
Master Plumber
Install, maintain and alter piping, water and gas piping, plumbing fixtures and appliances
Multifamily
Construct, repair, or improve multifamily residential structures
Painting (Specialty 015)
Perform painting work
Piping
Installation of boilers, pressure vessels, and piping systems that fall under the power plants, air, oil, and gasoline categories
Plastering (Specialty 035)
Implement processes related to plastering, its elements, technique, and application
Plumber in Training
Trainee with interest, aptitude, and basic knowledge in the field but who cannot carry out plumbing work on their own
Plumbing
Installation, maintenance, alteration, and extension of plumbing fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances, as well as venting and water supply systems
Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician
Install, care for, fix, and certify portable fire extinguishers per NFPA 10 regulations
Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression System Installer
Install, upgrade, extend, or fix agent suppression systems
Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression System Technician
Maintain and/or repair agent suppression systems
Pressure Washing/Sandblasting (Specialty 053)
Practices involving the use of pressure washing and sandblasting (block or brick units)
Private Inspector
Inspect elevators in the State of West Virginia by possessing a valid certificate of competence
Reciprocal Journeyman
Licensed Journeyman (outside the State of West Virginia) who intends to execute their tasks in the territory by reciprocity means
Reciprocal Master
Licensed Master (by a State or Jurisdiction) who wishes to perform their regular activities in West Virginia through a reciprocal agreement
Reciprocal Specialty Electrician
Licensed Specialty Electrician (in a jurisdiction other than West Virginia) who aspires to take on trade tasks in this State under reciprocity terms
Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005)
Modify and repair existing manufactured homes in accordance with the Housing and Urban Development Code
Residential
Construction, repair, or improvement of real estate used for, or intended for, residential occupancy
Residential Pools (Specialty 008)
Participate in projects involving residential swimming pools on private land, whether they are indoor or outdoor
Roofing (Specialty 010)
Offer roofing services and take part in the process of creating wood shakes
Septic & Sewer Systems (Specialty 063)
Work with septic and sewer tank systems on a commercial and/or residential level
Sheet Metal (Specialty 025)
Tasks involving sheet metal, sheet metal rolling, working ducts, and pipe insulation
Siding (Specialty 009)
Execution of siding activities, which may also include vinyl siding
Sign Installation (No Electrical) (Specialty 054)
Installation, alteration, repair, service, and modification of non-electrical signs and billboards
Soil Stabilization (Specialty 088)
Soil stabilization (rock slide) that does not imply heavy excavation
Specialty
Participate in specialty contracting activities that do not substantially fit under the purview of pre-established contractor classifications
Specialty Electrician
Carry out specialized electrical work under a specific field or work area
Specialty Electric Sign Electrician (SP-ES)
Repair or install electric wiring or devices
Specialty Low Voltage Electrician (SP-LV)
Repair, install, or maintain low-voltage wiring
Specialty Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Electrician (SP-PH)
Install, maintain or repair plumbing, electric, and heating and air conditioning systems
Specialty Single Family Residential Dwelling Electrician (SP-SDF)
Perform installations and repairments only on electrical wiring and devices that are in or on a single-family residential dwelling
Sprinkler & Fire Protection (Specialty 014)
Install, repair, maintain, and conduct incidental work on fire suppression methods, including chemical and water sprinkler systems
Storage Tank Removal (Specialty 061)
Work on underground storage tank removal
Structural Steel Erection (Specialty 011)
Execute structural steel erection for walkways (expanded metal) and pallet racks (shelving)
Stucco (Specialty 087)
Specialize in tasks and activities that involve the handling of stucco
Temporary Journeyman
Aboveground hands-on electrical work while waiting for the next West Virginia Journeyman Electrician license examination date
Temporary Master
Undertake aboveground hands-on electrical work while awaiting the next examination date for the West Virginia Master Electrician license
Tile Installation (Specialty 086)
Conduct ceramic and resilient tile installations
Utilities (Sewer & Water) (Specialty 021)
Undertake water and sewer line installation and post-work on private projects for both commercial and residential premises
Water Well Drilling (Specialty 064)
Perform water well drilling activities
Welding (Specialty 071)
Carry out welding activities involving masonry and sheet metal
Window Installation (Specialty 069)
Perform work related to the installation of windows
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- Written by Idalia S.
