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Licensing data: Data as of May 5, 2026

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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational and Professional Licensing DivisionPrimary source · Connecticut

Page last refreshed: May 1, 2026

[03·GET LICENSED · CT]

Sheet Metal Worker licensing in Connecticut

State-issued license classes for sheet metal workers in Connecticut. Each class links to the issuing state board for primary-source verification.

License classes

CONNECTICUT · sheet-metal-worker

Limited Sheet Metal Contractor

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational and Professional Licensing Division
Exam
Editorial verification required

Scope of Work

A Connecticut SM-1 Limited Sheet Metal Contractor is authorized to contract for, install, repair, and alter ferrous and nonferrous ductwork systems of all sizes, excluding pneumatic conveyance. SM-1 holders may employ and supervise SM-2 journeypersons and registered apprentices. Source: Connecticut DCP — Sheet Metal Licenses and Scope of Work (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/occupational-and-professional-division/occupational--profess/sheet-metal-licenses-and-scope-of-work).

Experience and Training

SM-1 requires at least two years of experience as a properly licensed SM-2 journeyperson or Department-approved equivalent. Editorial verification required for any related-instruction or business-law course requirements before public launch.

Exam

Examination is required for SM-1 and is administered by Connecticut's contracted exam vendor. Editorial verification required for current exam fee and passing score.

Reciprocity

Connecticut evaluates out-of-state contractor applicants individually. Editorial verification required for any active interstate agreements.

Renewal and CE

Editorial verification required for current renewal cycle, renewal fee, and continuing education requirements. Confirm via DCP eLicense lookup (https://www.elicense.ct.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx) and DCP Heating, Cooling and Sheet Metal Work Licenses page (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/heating-cooling-and-sheet-metal-work-licenses).

Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational and Professional Licensing Division before acting

CONNECTICUT · sheet-metal-worker

Limited Sheet Metal Journeyperson

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational and Professional Licensing Division
Exam
Editorial verification required

Scope of Work

A Connecticut SM-2 Limited Sheet Metal Journeyperson is authorized to install, repair, and alter ferrous and nonferrous ductwork systems of all sizes, excluding pneumatic conveyance, while working under the supervision of an SM-1 Limited Sheet Metal Contractor. Source: Connecticut DCP — Sheet Metal Licenses and Scope of Work (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/occupational-and-professional-division/occupational--profess/sheet-metal-licenses-and-scope-of-work).

License Family

Connecticut issues six sheet metal license codes: SM-1 (Limited Sheet Metal Contractor, full ductwork scope), SM-2 (Limited Sheet Metal Journeyperson, full ductwork scope under contractor supervision), SM-3 (Residential/Light Commercial Contractor, capped at 35 tons cooling or 14,000 CFM), SM-4 (Residential/Light Commercial Journeyperson, same scope under contractor supervision), SM-5 (Hood Systems Contractor), and SM-6 (Hood Systems Journeyperson). Source: Connecticut DCP — Sheet Metal Licenses and Scope of Work.

Experience and Training

SM-2 requires completion of a registered apprenticeship program or Department-approved equivalent. Editorial verification required for the current minimum apprentice hours and related-instruction requirement before public launch.

Exam

Examination is required for SM-2 and is administered by Connecticut's contracted exam vendor (PSI Services in current Connecticut occupational testing). Editorial verification required for current exam fee and passing score before public launch.

Reciprocity

Connecticut evaluates out-of-state applicants individually. There is no automatic national reciprocity for SM-2. Editorial verification required for any active interstate agreements.

Renewal and CE

Editorial verification required for current renewal cycle, renewal fee, and continuing education requirements. Confirm via DCP eLicense lookup (https://www.elicense.ct.gov/lookup/licenselookup.aspx) and DCP Heating, Cooling and Sheet Metal Work Licenses page (https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/heating-cooling-and-sheet-metal-work-licenses).

Verified May 1, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational and Professional Licensing Division before acting

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