18VAC50-22-61. Qualifications for classifications and specialties.
For the following classifications or specialty services, the qualified individual must meet the qualifications specified in this section:
Classification or Specialty Service | Prerequisites | Board-Approved Examination |
Accessibility services contracting (ASC) | Accessibility mechanic certification issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
Accessibility services contracting - LULA (ASL) | Accessibility mechanic certification with the LULA endorsement issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
Alternative energy system contracting (AES) | Years of experience based on class of license; or | Yes |
Qualify and obtain the roofing contracting (ROC) specialty service by examination and complete the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certification or a board-approved certification | ||
Alternative sewage disposal system contracting (ADS) | Master alternative onsite sewage system installer license issued by the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals | No |
Asbestos contracting (ASB) | Asbestos supervisor's license issued by the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors | No |
Blast/explosive contracting (BEC) | Blaster certification issued by the Department of Fire Programs | No |
Conventional sewage disposal system contracting (CDS) | Master conventional onsite sewage system installer license issued by the Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals | No |
Drug lab remediation contracting (DLR) | Remediation course approved by the Board for Contractors | No |
Electrical contractors (ELE) | Master electrician tradesman license issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
Elevator/Escalator contracting (EEC) | Elevator mechanic certification issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
Fire sprinkler contracting (SPR) | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) - Sprinkler level III or higher certification; or | No |
Professional engineer license issued by the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects | ||
Gas fitting contracting (GFC) | Master gas fitter license issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
HVAC contractors (HVA) | Master HVAC tradesman license issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
Lead abatement contracting (LAC) | Lead abatement supervisor license issued by the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors | No |
Liquefied petroleum gas contracting (LPG) | Master liquefied petroleum gas fitter license issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
Manufactured home contracting (MHC) | Manufactured Housing Installer Certification issued by the Department of Housing and Community Development | No |
Natural gas fitting provider contracting (NGF) | Master natural gas fitter provider license issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
Plumbing contractors (PLB) | Master plumber tradesman license issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
Radon mitigation contracting (RMC)* | Certificate issued by National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) *Must also qualify and obtain one of the following by examination: commercial building contractors (CBC) classification, commercial improvement contracting (CIC) specialty service, farm improvement contracting (FIC) specialty service, home improvement contracting (HIC) specialty service, or residential building contractors (RBC) classification. | No |
Waterwell/pump contracting (WWP) | Master water well systems provider license issued by the Board for Contractors | No |
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 23, eff. September 1, 2025.