The following are reciprocity agreements approved by the Contractor Licensing Board in 2018, 2019 & 2020:
Effective April 27, 2018: Ohio - (Plumbing Classification including
Business & Law Exam)
Effective May 1, 2018: Alabama - (HVAC Classification)
Effective May 10, 2018: Ohio - (HVAC Classification
including Business & Law Exam)
Effective December 19, 2019: Ohio - (Manufactured Home Installation Classification)
Effective December 17, 2020: Tennessee - (General Building Classification)
Effective December 17, 2020: Tennessee - (HVAC Classification)
Effective December 17, 2020: Tennessee - (Masonry Classification)
Effective December 17, 2020: Tennessee - (Multi-Family Classification)
Effective December 17, 2020: Tennessee - (Plumbing Classification)
Effective December 17, 2020: Tennessee - (Residential Classification)
The following are reciprocity
agreements that have been in effect since the year 2000:
North Carolina - (Electrical Classification including
Business & Law Exam)
Ohio - (Electrical Classification including Business &
Law Exam)
Other Accepted Exam
Scores:
The Contractor Licensing Board began accepting the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General
Building Contractors exam scores administered by PSI Services, Inc. on behalf of the
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA). Exams must be passed on or after September 1, 2013.
The Contractor Licensing Board began accepting NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Electrical Contractors (Master/Unlimited Electrician) exam scores under the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA). Examinations are currently administered by PSI, Services, Inc. and the Louisiana State Licensing Board of Contractors. Exams must be passed on or after April 1, 2019.
The
Contractor Licensing Board began accepting HUD Installer Licenses in lieu of passing the Manufactured Home Installation exam. An individual approved by HUD to install HUD Code homes is now only required to pass the WV Business & Law exam and provide a copy of their HUD Installer license. Once licensed with the Contractor Licensing Board, the individual will still need to apply to the Board of Manufactured Housing Construction & Safety for their Contractor/Installer license.
Reciprocity Applications:North Carolina (Electrical Classification)
Ohio (Electrical, HVAC, Manufactured Housing Installer or Plumbing Classification)
Tennessee (Electrical, General Building, HVAC, Multi-Family, Plumbing, Residential or Sprinkler & Fire Protection Classification)