Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Contractors
 
chapter
Individual License and Certification Regulations [18 VAC 50 ‑ 30]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for tradesman.
State Authority 54.1-201
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating tradesman in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (34) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Cameron Parris  / Regulatory Operations Administrator
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: Cameron.Parris@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-9183    FAX: (866)350-5354    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Change in Examination Fee Provisions Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/26/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Board for Contractors Fee Adjustment Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2025.
Temporary Certification of Elevator Mechanics Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2025.
Eligibility Requirement Amendment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2025.
General Regulatory Reduction Initiative Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024.
Continuing Education Amendment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024.
Temporary Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2023.
Amend Backflow Vocational Training Requirement Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2023.
Temporary Reduction Renewal and Reinstatement Fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/08/2021.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
Mandatory Certification of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Inspectors
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2020.
Temporary Reduction of Renewal and Reinstatement Fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2019.
Tradesmen Three-Year License Cycle
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2019.
Temporary Reduction of Tradesman Renewal and Reinstatement Fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2017.
Renewal and Reinstatement Fee Reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2015.
Residential Building Energy Analysts - Individuals Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2015.
Tradesman Regulations - Regulatory Reform Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2016.
Certified Accessibility Mechanics Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014.
General review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2013.
Fee adjustment to comply with Section 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia (Callahan Act). Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2010.
Certified Water Well Systems Providers Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/15/2007.
Certified Elevator Mechanics Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2007.
Amendment to Board for Contractor Tradesman Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/01/2007.
Amendment to Board for Contractors Regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2005.
Amendment to Contractor and Tradesman Regulations to Increase Fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2003.
Amendment to Contractor Tradesman regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Journeyman Examination Exemption for Completion of Approved Apprenticeship Program NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 05/01/2023 after the comment period had ended.
General Regulatory Reduction Initiative NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/30/2022 before DPB completed its review.
Fee for Examination Change Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 06/30/2022 before DPB authorized for Fast-Track status.
Amendments to Improve Application Integrity Proposed Stage withdrawn on 02/16/2017 after the comment period had ended.
Amending Requirements for Education Providers NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 06/27/2016 after the comment period had ended.
Consider amending length of inactive status to either lengthen or include an emeritus status NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 06/27/2016 after the comment period had ended.
Temporary License Emergency/NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/19/2010 before the Governor's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/5/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/27/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
8/25/2015 Agency Completed Amend
12/21/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is