CONNECTICUT · operating-engineer
Hoisting Equipment Operator License
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services — Office of State Fire MarshalScope of Work
The Connecticut Hoisting Equipment Operator License is required to operate motorized hoisting equipment used in construction, demolition, or excavation work that meets all of the following criteria: manufacturer's rated lifting capacity exceeding 5 tons, manufacturer's rated maximum reach in excess of 32 feet, the project is other than a residential structure under four stories, and the project's estimated cost exceeds $1,250,000. Source: Connecticut DAS Office of State Fire Marshal — Apply for a CT Hoisting Equipment Operator License (https://portal.ct.gov/das/office-of-state-fire-marshal/apply-for-a-ct-hoisting-equipment-operator-license).
Legal basis
Connecticut General Statutes § 29-223a and the related Department of Consumer Protection regulations (relocated under DAS / Office of State Fire Marshal in the current regulatory framework) define the licensure requirement and apprentice registration. Source: Connecticut General Statutes § 29-223a — License required for hoisting equipment operator (https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/2011/title29/chap539/Sec29-223a.html).
License classes
Connecticut issues multiple hoisting equipment operator class endorsements (referenced as R-series codes such as R-2, R-5, R-6, R-10) covering different equipment families. Editor verification required for the full current class matrix and the equipment scope tied to each endorsement.
Exam
All applicants must take and pass a written examination, administered approximately every four to eight weeks. Application is submitted through the Connecticut eLicense portal; a notarized statement from the employer indicating the dates and duties of employment operating such equipment, or proof of ownership and control of a company utilizing such equipment, is required.
Federal overlay
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427 (Subpart CC) crane-operator certification rules apply on top of the Connecticut state license.
Reciprocity
Editor verification required for current reciprocity arrangements with neighboring states.
Renewal
The license is a two-year credential. Editor verification required for current renewal fees and any continuing-education requirements.
Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with Connecticut Department of Administrative Services — Office of State Fire Marshal before acting