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Pennsylvania trade license requirements

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

Career prep, not a license.

Low-Voltage

No statewide license

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies by municipality
Exam
Varies
Notes
Local-only. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh require contractor registration; fire alarm requires PA State Police certification.

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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 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry 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 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry 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 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry 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 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry before scheduling exams.

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General Contractor

Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Registration only — no exam
Exam
None
Notes
PA has no statewide GC exam. Residential remodelers must register as HIC. Local permits still required.

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Roofing

Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Registration only
Exam
None
Notes
PA has no roofing-specific exam. Residential roofers must register as HIC.

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Pest Control

Commercial Applicator

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Trainee + study
Exam
CORE + Category exam (PDA)
Notes
Categories 11-23 for structural; 5 for aquatic; 6/7 for ornamental/turf.

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Landscaping

Home Improvement Contractor (registration)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
None
Exam
None statewide
Notes
Residential landscapers register as HIC. Pesticide application requires PDA Commercial Applicator (Category 6/7).

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