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Ohio trade license requirements

Per-trade licensing path. Always confirm with the state board before testing.

Career prep, not a license.

HVAC

HVAC Contractor / Mechanical License

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies by state — typically 2–4 yrs experience or apprenticeship + EPA 608
Exam
State trade exam + EPA 608 Universal (PSI / Prometric / State board)
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board before scheduling exams.

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Electrical

Journeyman / Master Electrician License

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
Typically 4 yrs (8,000 hrs) apprenticeship + 576 hrs classroom
Exam
State Electrical Exam (NEC-based) (PSI / Prometric / State board)
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board before scheduling exams.

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Plumbing

Journeyman / Master Plumber License

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
Typically 4–5 yrs apprenticeship (~8,000 hrs)
Exam
State Plumbing Exam (IPC/UPC) (PSI / Prometric / State board)
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board before scheduling exams.

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Solar

Solar / PV Installer (often under Electrical or Specialty)

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
NABCEP-recommended 58+ hrs training + field experience
Exam
NABCEP PV Associate / Installation Professional (NABCEP)
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board before scheduling exams.

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General Contractor

No statewide GC license (specialty trades only)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies
Exam
Varies
Notes
Ohio licenses only commercial specialty trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration). Residential GC is locally regulated.

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Roofing

No statewide roofing license

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies
Exam
Varies
Notes
Locally regulated. Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati require local registration.

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Low-Voltage

No statewide license

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies
Exam
Varies
Notes
Locally regulated. Fire alarm work requires State Fire Marshal certification.

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Pest Control

Commercial Pesticide Applicator

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Trainee experience
Exam
CORE + Category exam (ODA)
Notes
Most structural work needs Category 10A/10B/10C.

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Landscaping

No statewide license (Pesticide Applicator if applying)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies
Exam
Category 8 (turf)
Notes
No state landscape license. Pesticide use requires ODA Commercial Applicator.

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