A license is required prior to securing a permit and performing work in the following trades:
- Electrical - A homeowner may take out a permit to do electrical work in her or his own home. The electrical work must be associated with a repair or remodel (i.e., not construction of a new home). A homeowner's electrical permit is only issued to a person who passes the Home Owner's Electrical Exam.
- Fire Alarm
- Fire Sprinkler
- Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Plumbing - A homeowner may take out a permit to do plumbing in her or his own home. The plumbing must be associated with a repair or remodel (i.e., not construction of a new home). A plumbing permit may be issued to a homeowner who demonstrates her or his competency to the building official.
- Sewer and Water
Only Master electricians, Master plumbers and Master HVAC contractors may pull permits.
There is no license required to work as a General Contractor.