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Trades in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) through the L&I Apprenticeship and Training Office. Pennsylvania does not issue statewide electrician, plumber, or HVAC licenses; L&I has publicly stated the Commonwealth has no licensure requirements for most construction contractors. Municipalities set their own rules: Philadelphia licenses Master Plumbers and Electrical Contractors directly; Allegheny County and Pittsburgh run separate programs; smaller cities vary widely. A statewide Home Improvement Contractor registration is required for residential remodeling work over $5,000. Always verify with the municipality where work is performed.