TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS
Fast-Track Regulation
Titles of Regulations: 18VAC50-22. Board for Contractors Regulations (amending 18VAC50-22-100, 18VAC50-22-140, 18VAC50-22-170, 18VAC50-22-250).
18VAC50-30. Individual License and Certification Regulations (amending 18VAC50-30-90, 18VAC50-30-120, 18VAC50-30-130).
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-201, 54.1-1102, and 54.1-1146 of the Code of Virginia.
Public Hearing Information: No public hearing is currently scheduled.
Public Comment Deadline: July 16, 2025.
Effective Date: August 1, 2025.
Agency Contact: Cameron Parris, Regulatory Operations Administrator, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-9183, FAX (866) 350-5354, or email cameron.parris@dpor.virginia.gov.
Basis: Section 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia authorizes regulatory boards to levy and collect fees. Section 54.1-1102 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Board for Contractors to administer the licensure of contractors and the relicensure of contractors after license or certificate suspension or revocation. Section 54.1-1146 of the Code of Virginia requires the board adopt regulations necessary to establish procedures and requirements for the licensing of individuals and firms to engage in residential building energy analysis.
Purpose: The amendments will allow the board to continue licensing those who (i) engage or offer to engage in work as a tradesman (electrician, plumber, and HVAC technician), gas fitter, liquefied petroleum gas fitter, or natural gas fitter provider; (ii) engage in the drilling, installation, maintenance, or repair of a water well or water well systems; (iii) engage in or offer to engage in work as an elevator mechanic or accessibility mechanic; (iv) engage in or offer to engage in work as a residential building energy analyst; (v) present themselves as a certified backflow prevention device worker; and (vi) perform or offer to perform inspections of automatic fire sprinkler systems, which protects the public health, safety, and welfare.
Rationale for Using Fast-Track Rulemaking Process: This action is expected to be noncontroversial. Fee adjustment actions for Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation regulatory boards seldom receive negative comment from the regulated community and the public.
Substance: The board reviewed the fees listed in 18VAC50-22-100, 18VAC50-22-140, 18VAC50-22-170, 18VAC50-22-250, 18VAC50-30-90, 18VAC50-30-120, and 18VAC50-30-130, and, based on projected revenues and expenses, developed a fee schedule that meets the requirements of the applicable statutes while being the least burdensome to the licensee population. The amendments also update forms in the regulations.
Issues: The primary advantages of the regulatory change are continued services and maintained public protection. There are no disadvantages to the public or the Commonwealth in raising the board's fees as proposed. The advantage to the board is continuing to conform to § 54.1-133 of the Code of Virginia.
Department of Planning and Budget Economic Impact Analysis:
The Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) has analyzed the economic impact of this proposed regulation in accordance with § 2.2-4007.04 of the Code of Virginia and Executive Order 19. The analysis presented represents DPB's best estimate of the potential economic impacts as of the date of this analysis.1
Summary of the Proposed Amendments to Regulation. The Board for Contractors (board) proposes to increase fees paid by contractor firms and individuals for applications for licensure or certification, renewal, and reinstatement.
Background. Code of Virginia § 54.1-201 A 4 of the Code of Virginia imposes a duty on professional boards to levy and collect fees for certification or licensure and renewal that are sufficient to cover all expenses for the administration and operation of the regulatory board and a proportional share of the expenses of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). In addition, § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia, known as the Callahan Act, requires DPOR boards to distribute excess revenue to current regulants and reduce the fees when unspent and unencumbered revenue exceeds $100,000 or 20% of the total expenses allocated to the regulatory board for the past biennium, whichever is greater.2 Because this action would increase fees, the Callahan Act does not appear to be directly invoked. Lastly, the Appropriation Act was amended in 2019 to require DPOR to hold funds in reserve to offset the anticipated, future costs of restructuring its organization, including additional staffing needs and the replacement or upgrade of the DPOR information technology systems requirements. The most recent version of this language appears in Item 353 of the 2024 Appropriation Act.3 Data provided by DPOR indicates that this board had a cash balance of approximately $8.5 million at the beginning of fiscal year 2019, but that total expenditures have exceeded total revenues in each biennium since then, leading to a cash balance of $4.5 million at the beginning of fiscal year 2025. DPOR reports that board costs have increased by 12% in the last five years and by 16% since the last fee change in 2010; they report that staffing, facility, and information technology related costs have been the primary drivers of these increases. The proposed fee increases, summarized in the following tables, are expected to increase board revenues by $1.47 million in fiscal year 2026. It would also increase board projected revenue by roughly $2.95 million per biennium thereafter.
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Fees for firms (18VAC50-22)
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FEE TYPE
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CURRENT
($)
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NEW
($)
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CHANGE
($)
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CHANGE
(%)
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Application Fees (18VAC50-22-100)
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Class A Contractor
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360
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400
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40
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11.1%
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Class B Contractor
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345
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380
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35
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10.1%
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Class C Contractor
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210
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235
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25
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11.9%
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Temporary license
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50
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60
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10
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20%
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Residential Building Energy Analyst (RBEA) Firm License
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210
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240
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30
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14.3%
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Renewal Fees (18VAC50-22-140)
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Class A renewal
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240
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270
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30
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12.5%
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Class B renewal
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225
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260
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35
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15.6%
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Class C renewal
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195
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220
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25
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12.8%
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RBEA Firm renewal
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195
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220
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25
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12.8%
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Reinstatement Fees (18VAC50-22-170)
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Class A reinstatement
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490
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550
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60
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12.2%
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Class B reinstatement
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460
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550
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90
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19.6%
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Class C reinstatement
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405
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460
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55
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13.6%
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RBEA Firm reinstatement
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405
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460
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55
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13.6%
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Other Fees (18VAC50-22-250)
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Change of designated employee/qualified individual
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110
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125
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15
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13.6%
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Addition of classification or specialty
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110
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125
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15
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13.6%
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Fees for individuals (18VAC50-30)
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FEE TYPE
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CURRENT ($)
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NEW ($)
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CHANGE ($)
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CHANGE (%)
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Fees for licensure and certification (18VAC50-30-90)
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Original tradesman, liquefied petroleum gas fitter, or natural gas fitter provider license (with or without examination)
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130
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150
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20
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15.4%
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Card exchange (exchange of locality-issued card for state-issued Virginia tradesman license)
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95
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110
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15
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15.8%
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Additional tradesman designation
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90
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105
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15
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16.7%
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Backflow prevention device worker certification, Elevator mechanic certification, Certified accessibility mechanic, Certified automatic fire sprinkler inspector, Water well systems provider certification, RBEA license
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130
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150
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20
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15.4%
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Renewal (18VAC50-30-120)
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Tradesman
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135
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160
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25
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18.5%
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Liquefied petroleum gas fitter license, Natural gas fitter provider license, Backflow prevention device worker certification, Elevator mechanic certification, Certified accessibility mechanic, Certified automatic fire sprinkler inspector, Water well systems provider certification, RBEA license
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90
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110
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20
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22.2%
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Reinstatement (18VAC50-30-130)
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Tradesman
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185
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210
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25
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13.5%
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Liquefied petroleum gas fitter license, Natural gas fitter provider license, Backflow prevention device worker certification, Elevator mechanic certification, Certified accessibility mechanic, Certified automatic fire sprinkler inspector, Water well systems provider certification, RBEA license
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140
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160
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20
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14.3%
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In addition to changing these fees, the board proposes to make the following changes: (i) strike language regarding examination fees in 18VAC50-22-100. The board reports that these fees have not been collected since 1995; (ii) add a $30 Recovery Fund assessment to renewal fees in 18VAC50-22-140 and add that this fee will also be required to reinstate a contractor license in 18VAC 0-22-170. The board reports that these fees are currently required but are not reflected in the regulation; and (iii) strike obsolete language regarding temporary fee reductions.
Estimated Benefits and Costs. DPOR reports that under the current fees, this board would close the 2025-2026 biennium with expenditures exceeding revenues by $789,396, which would not give the board the necessary funds to support DPOR with extra staffing and upgrades to legacy IT systems. As mentioned previously, the proposed fees would increase board revenues by about $1.47 million per year. The new fees are expected to become effective in fiscal year 2026, allowing the board to close the current biennium with an operating gain of $684,839 instead of an operating loss. Increased board revenues would contribute toward allowing DPOR to continue to meet department operating costs without needing General Fund allocations. The proposed changes would increase fees for firms and individuals who are currently licensed or certified by the board, as well as for those that seek to become licensed or certified in the future.
Businesses and Other Entities Affected. The proposed fee increases would affect firms and individuals who are currently licensed or certified by the board, as well as for those that seek to become licensed or certified in the future. DPOR reports that as of May 1, 2025, this board had 88,803 regulants in total. DPOR also reports that 7,590 new license or certification applications were processed in fiscal year 2024. The Code of Virginia requires DPB to assess whether an adverse impact may result from the proposed regulation.4 An adverse impact is indicated if there is any increase in net cost or reduction in net benefit for any entity, even if the benefits exceed the costs for all entities combined.5 Since the proposed amendments would increase fees, an adverse impact is indicated.
Small Businesses6 Affected.7 Repealing the regulation does not adversely affect small businesses.
Localities8 Affected.9 The proposed amendments would neither affect any locality in particular nor directly create new costs for any local governments. Local governments may be affected to the extent that they hire contractors and face higher costs passed on to them as a result of the fee increases.
Projected Impact on Employment. The proposed amendments are not expected to substantively affect total employment.
Effects on the Use and Value of Private Property. The proposed fee increases would marginally raise costs and thus reduce the value of private contractor and RBEA firms. To the extent that these costs are passed on to real estate developers, real estate development costs may also marginally increase. However, any such increase is unlikely to make a significant difference relative to the overall cost of real estate development.
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1 Section 2.2-4007.04 of the Code of Virginia requires that such economic impact analyses determine the public benefits and costs of the proposed amendments. Further the analysis should include but not be limited to: (1) the projected number of businesses or other entities to whom the proposed regulatory action would apply, (2) the identity of any localities and types of businesses or other entities particularly affected, (3) the projected number of persons and employment positions to be affected, (4) the projected costs to affected businesses or entities to implement or comply with the regulation, and (5) the impact on the use and value of private property.
2 See https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter1/section54.1-113/ for the full requirements of the Act. The new requirements regarding unspent revenue took effect on July 1, 2022; these changes were made by Chapters 517 and 697 of the 2019 Acts of Assembly.
3 See https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/item/2024/2/HB6001/Chapter/1/353/. Under Item 4-13.00 of the Appropriation Act, the provisions of this act shall prevail over any conflicting provision of any other law, without regard to whether such other law is enacted before or after this act. Consequently, if a situation were to arise where the Appropriation Act conflicted with the new provisions of the Callahan Act, the language in the Appropriation Act would apply.
4 Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.04, small business is defined as "a business entity, including its affiliates, that (i) is independently owned and operated and (ii) employs fewer than 500 full-time employees or has gross annual sales of less than $6 million."
5 Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-4007.04 D: In the event this economic impact analysis reveals that the proposed regulation would have an adverse economic impact on businesses or would impose a significant adverse economic impact on a locality, business, or entity particularly affected, the Department of Planning and Budget shall advise the Joint Commission on Administrative Rules, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Committee on Finance.
6 Pursuant to § 2.2-4007.04 of the Code of Virginia, small business is defined as a business entity, including its affiliates, that (i) is independently owned and operated and (ii) employs fewer than 500 full-time employees or has gross annual sales of less than $6 million.
7 If the proposed regulatory action may have an adverse effect on small businesses, § 2.2-4007.04 requires that such economic impact analyses include: (1) an identification and estimate of the number of small businesses subject to the proposed regulation, (2) the projected reporting, recordkeeping, and other administrative costs required for small businesses to comply with the proposed regulation, including the type of professional skills necessary for preparing required reports and other documents, (3) a statement of the probable effect of the proposed regulation on affected small businesses, and (4) a description of any less intrusive or less costly alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the proposed regulation. Additionally, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, if there is a finding that a proposed regulation may have an adverse impact on small business, the Joint Commission on Administrative Rules shall be notified.
8 "Locality" can refer to either local governments or the locations in the Commonwealth where the activities relevant to the regulatory change are most likely to occur.
9 Section 2.2-4007.04 defines "particularly affected" as bearing disproportionate material impact.
Agency Response to Economic Impact Analysis: The Board for Contractors concurs with the Department of Planning and Budget's economic impact analysis.
Summary:
Pursuant to § 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia, the amendments adjust fees charged by the board.
18VAC50-22-100. Fees.
Each check or money order shall be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. All fees required by the board are nonrefundable. In the event that a check, money draft, or similar instrument for payment of a fee required by statute or regulation is not honored by the bank or financial institution named, the applicant or regulant shall be required to remit fees sufficient to cover the original fee, plus an additional processing charge set by the department Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation:
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Fee Type
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When Due
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Amount Due
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Class C Initial License
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with license application
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$210 $235
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Class B Initial License
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with license application
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$345 $380
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Class A Initial License
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with license application
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$360 $400
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Temporary License
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with license application and applicable initial license fee
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$50 $60
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Residential Building Energy Analyst Firm License
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with license application
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$210 $240
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Qualified Individual Exam Fee
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with exam application
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$20
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Class B Exam Fee
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with exam application ($20 per section)
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$40
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Class A Exam Fee
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with exam application ($20 per section)
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$60
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Note: A $25 Recovery Fund assessment is also required with each initial license application, except for the residential building energy analyst firm license. If the applicant does not meet all requirements and does not become licensed, this assessment will be refunded. The examination fees approved by the board but administered by another governmental agency or organization shall be determined by that agency or organization.
18VAC50-22-140. Renewal fees.
Each check or money order should be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. All fees required by the board are nonrefundable.
In the event that a check, money draft, or similar instrument for payment of a fee required by statute or regulation is not honored by the bank or financial institution named, the applicant or regulant shall be required to remit fees sufficient to cover the original fee, plus an additional processing charge set by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (department):
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Fee Type
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When Due
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Amount Due
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Class C renewal*
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with renewal application
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$195 $220
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Class B renewal*
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with renewal application
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$225 $260
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Class A renewal*
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with renewal application
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$240 $270
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Residential Building Energy Analyst Firm renewal
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with renewal application
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$195 $220
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*A $30 Recovery Fund assessment is also required with each contractor license renewal.
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The date on which the renewal fee is received by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation department or its the department's agent shall determine whether the licensee is eligible for renewal or must apply for reinstatement.
For renewal fees received on or before August 31, 2025, the fees shall be $150 for a Class C renewal, $175 for a Class B renewal, $200 for a Class A renewal, and $150 for a Residential Building Energy Analyst Firm renewal.
18VAC50-22-170. Reinstatement fees.
Each check or money order should be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. All fees required by the board are nonrefundable. In the event that a check, money draft, or similar instrument for payment of a fee required by statute or regulation is not honored by the bank or financial institution named, the applicant or regulant shall be required to remit fees sufficient to cover the original fee, plus an additional processing charge set by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (department):
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Fee Type
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When Due
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Amount Due
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Class C reinstatement**
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with reinstatement application
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$405* $460*
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Class B reinstatement**
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with reinstatement application
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$460* $550*
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Class A reinstatement**
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with reinstatement application
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$490* $550*
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Residential Building Energy Analyst Firm reinstatement
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with reinstatement application
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$405* $460*
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*Includes renewal fee listed in 18VAC50-22-140.
**The Recovery Fund assessment specified in 18VAC50-22-140 is also required to reinstate a contractor license.
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The date on which the reinstatement fee is received by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation department or its the department's agent shall determine whether the licensee is eligible for reinstatement or must apply for a new license and meet the entry requirements in place at the time of that application. In order to ensure that licensees are qualified to practice as contractors, no reinstatement will be permitted once two years from the expiration date of the license have passed.
For reinstatement fees received on or before August 31, 2025, the fees shall be $360 for Class C reinstatement, $410 for Class B reinstatement, $450 for Class A reinstatement, and $360 for a Residential Building Energy Analyst Firm. These fees include the renewal fee listed in 18VAC50-22-140.
18VAC50-22-250. Fees.
Each check or money order should be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. All fees required by the board are nonrefundable. In the event that a check, money draft, or similar instrument for payment of a fee required by statute or regulation is not honored by the bank or financial institution named, the applicant or regulant shall be required to remit fees sufficient to cover the original fee, plus an additional processing charge set by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (department):
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Fee Type
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When Due
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Amount Due
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Change of Designated Employee
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with change form
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$110 $125
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Change of Qualified Individual
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with change form
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$110 $125
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Addition of Classification or Specialty
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with addition application
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$110 $125
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NOTICE: The following forms used in administering the regulation have been filed by the agency. Amended or added forms are reflected in the listing and are published following the listing. Online users of this issue of the Virginia Register of Regulations may also click on the name to access a form. The forms are also available from the agency contact or may be viewed at the Office of Registrar of Regulations, General Assembly Building, 201 North Ninth Street, Fourth Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
FORMS (18VAC50-22)
Contractor Licensing Information, A501-27INTRO-v4 (rev. 1/2016)
Contractor Licensing Information, A501-27INTRO-v6 (rev. 7/2025)
Requirements for Qualified Individuals, A501-27EXINFO-v5 (rev. 1/2016)
Contractor's License Application, A501-27LIC-v10 (rev. 1/2018)
Additional Specialty Designation Application, A501-27ADDSP-v10 (rev. 1/2018)
Contractor License Application, A501-27LIC-v15 (rev. 8/2025)
Additional Specialty Designation Application, A501-27ADDSP-v14 (rev. 8/2025)
Adverse Financial History Reporting Form, A406-01AFIN-v1 (eff. 2/2015)
Change in Qualified Individual and Designated Employee Application, A501-27CH_QIDE-v9 (rev. 1/2018)
Change in Qualified Individual or Designated Employee Application, A501-27CH_QIDE-v13 (rev. 8/2025)
Change of Responsible Management Application, A501-27CHRM-v4 (rev. 1/2016)
Certificate of License Termination, A501-27TERM-v4 (rev. 12/2015)
Criminal Conviction Reporting Form, A406-01CCR-v1 (eff. 5/2015)
Disciplinary Action Reporting Form, A406-01DAR-v1 (eff. 5/2015)
Education Provider Registration/Course Approval Application, A501-27EDREG-v5 (rev. 1/2014)
Education Provider Listing Application, A501-27EDLIST-v4 (rev. 1/2014)
Financial Statement, A501-27FINST-v4 (rev. 12/2012)
Change in License Class Application, A501CHLIC-v9 (rev. 1/2018)
Firm - Residential Building Energy Analyst Application, A501-2707LIC-v2 (rev. 7/2013)
Change in License Class Application, A501CHLIC-v14 (rev. 8/2025)
Firm - Residential Building Energy Analyst Application, A501-2707LIC-v6 (rev. 8/2025)
Statement of Consumer Protections, RBC-9.1 (rev. 12/2014)
Contractor Temporary License Application, A501-2703LIC-v8 (rev. 1/2018)
Expedited Class A License Application, A501-2705A-v11 (rev. 1/2018)
Contractor Temporary License Application, A501-2703LIC-v10 (rev. 8/2025)
Expedited Class A License Application, A501-2705A_ELIC-v16 (rev. 8/2025)
18VAC50-30-90. Fees for licensure and certification.
A. Each check or money order must be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. All fees required by the board are nonrefundable and shall will not be prorated. The date of receipt by the department or its agent is the date that will be used to determine whether or not it is on time. Fees remain active for a period of one year from the date of receipt and all applications must be completed within that time frame timeframe.
B. Fees are as follows:
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Original tradesman, liquefied petroleum gas fitter, or natural gas fitter provider license by examination
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$130 $150
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Original tradesman, liquefied petroleum gas fitter, or natural gas fitter provider license without examination
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$130 $150
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Card exchange (exchange of locality-issued card for state-issued Virginia tradesman license)
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$95 $110
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Liquefied petroleum gas fitter
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$130
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Natural gas fitter provider
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$130
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Additional tradesman designation
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$90 $105
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Backflow prevention device worker certification
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$130 $150
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Elevator mechanic certification
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$130 $150
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Certified accessibility mechanic
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$130 $150
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Certified automatic fire sprinkler inspector
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$130 $150
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Water well systems provider certification
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$130 $150
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Residential building energy analyst license
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$130 $150
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Limited use/limited application endorsement
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$65
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18VAC50-30-120. Renewal.
A. Licenses issued under this chapter to electricians, gas fitters, liquefied petroleum gas fitters, natural gas fitter providers, HVAC tradesmen, or plumbers will expire three years from the last day of the month in which they were issued as indicated on the license.
B. All other licenses and certifications issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued as indicated on the license or certification.
C. As a condition of renewal or reinstatement and pursuant to § 54.1-1133 of the Code of Virginia, all individuals holding tradesman licenses with the trade designations of plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and cooling must satisfactorily complete three hours of continuing education for each designation, and individuals holding a license as a liquefied petroleum gas fitter, a natural gas fitter provider, or a gas fitter, one hour of continuing education, relating to the applicable building code changes, from a provider approved by the board.
D. Certified elevator mechanics and certified accessibility mechanics, as a condition of renewal and pursuant to § 54.1-1143 of the Code of Virginia, must satisfactorily complete eight hours of continuing education relating to the provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63) pertaining to elevators, escalators, and related conveyances. This continuing education must be from a provider approved by the board.
E. Certified water well systems providers, as a condition of renewal or reinstatement and pursuant to § 54.1-1129.1 B of the Code of Virginia, must satisfactorily complete eight hours of continuing education in the specialty of technical aspects of water well construction, applicable statutory and regulatory provisions, and business practices related to water well construction from a provider approved by the board.
F. Certified automatic fire sprinkler inspectors, as a condition of renewal and pursuant to § 54.1-1148 of the Code of Virginia, must satisfactorily complete eight hours of continuing education relating to changes and knowledge of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (13VAC5-51 13VAC5-52). No renewal will be permitted once 30 days from the expiration date have passed. After that date, the applicant must apply for a new certification and meet the current entry requirements.
G. Renewal fees are as follows:
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Tradesman license
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$135 $160
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Liquefied petroleum gas fitter license
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$90 $110
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Natural gas fitter provider license
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$90 $110
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Backflow prevention device worker certification
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$90 $110
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Elevator mechanic certification
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$90 $110
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Certified accessibility mechanic
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$90 $110
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Certified automatic fire sprinkler inspector
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$90 $110
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Water well systems provider certification
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$90 $110
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Residential building energy analyst license
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$90 $110
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All fees are nonrefundable and will not be prorated.
Tradesman license renewal fees received on or before August 31, 2025, shall be $100. For all other renewal fees received on or before August 31, 2025, the fee shall be $70.
H. The board will mail a renewal notice to the regulant outlining procedures for renewal. Failure to receive this notice, however, will not relieve the regulant of the obligation to renew. If the regulant fails to receive the renewal notice, a copy of the license or certification may be submitted with the required fee as an application for renewal within 30 days of the expiration date.
I. The date on which the renewal fee is received by the department or its agent will determine whether the regulant is eligible for renewal or required to apply for reinstatement.
J. The board may deny renewal of a license or certification for the same reasons as it may refuse initial licensure or certification or discipline a regulant. The regulant has a right to request review of any such action by the board under the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
K. Failure to timely pay any monetary penalty, reimbursement of cost, or other fee assessed by consent order or final order shall result in delaying or withholding services provided by the department, including renewal, reinstatement, or processing of a new application.
L. Residential building energy analysts, as a condition of renewal or reinstatement, must provide documentation of continued membership, in good standing, of a certifying organization approved by the board and proof of insurance as required in 18VAC50-30-46 A 4.
18VAC50-30-130. Reinstatement.
A. Except as provided in 18VAC50-30-120 F, if all of the applicable requirements for renewal of the license or certification as specified in 18VAC50-30-120 are not completed within 30 days of the license or certification expiration date, a reinstatement fee will be required as established in subsection B of this section.
B. Reinstatement fees are as follows:
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Tradesman license
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$185* $210*
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Liquefied petroleum gas fitter license
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$140* $160*
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Natural gas fitter provider license
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$140* $160*
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Backflow prevention device worker certification
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$140* $160*
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Elevator mechanic certification
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$140* $160*
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Certified accessibility mechanic
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$140* $160*
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Water well systems provider certification
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$140* $160*
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Residential building energy analyst license
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$140* $160*
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*Includes renewal fee listed in 18VAC50-30-120.
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All fees required by the board are nonrefundable and will not be prorated.
Tradesman license reinstatement fees received on or before August 31, 2025, shall be $150. For all other reinstatement fees received on or before August 31, 2025, the fee shall be $120. This fee includes the renewal fee listed in 18VAC50-30-120.
C. The date on which the reinstatement fee is received by the department or its agent will determine whether the license or certification is reinstated or a new application is required.
D. A license or certification may be reinstated for up to 24 months following the expiration date of the license or certification. An individual who fails to reinstate the license or certification within 24 months after the expiration date must apply for a new license or certification and meet entry requirements in effect at the time of the submittal of the new application. Such individual will be deemed to be eligible to sit for the examination for the same category and specialty of license as the expired license.
E. Any regulated activity conducted subsequent to the expiration of the license may constitute unlicensed activity and may be subject to prosecution under Chapter 1 (§ 54.1-100 et seq.) or Chapter 11 (§ 54.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.
F. The board may deny reinstatement of a license or certification for the same reasons as it may refuse initial licensure or certification or discipline a regulant. The regulant has a right to request further review of any such action by the board under the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
G. Failure to timely pay any monetary penalty, reimbursement of cost, or other fee assessed by consent order or final order will result in delaying or withholding services provided by the department, including renewal, reinstatement, or processing of a new application.
NOTICE: The following forms used in administering the regulation have been filed by the agency. Amended or added forms are reflected in the listing and are published following the listing. Online users of this issue of the Virginia Register of Regulations may also click on the name to access a form. The forms are also available from the agency contact or may be viewed at the Office of Registrar of Regulations, General Assembly Building, 201 North Ninth Street, Fourth Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
FORMS (18VAC50-30)
Education Provider Listing Application, A501-27EDLIST-v3 (rev. 12/2012)
Education Provider Registration and Course Approval Application, A501-27EDREG-v5 (rev. 12/2012)
Tradesman Additional Designation and License Upgrade Application, A501-2710_ADDLIC-v2 (rev. 12/2012)
Residential Tradesman Exam and License Application, A501-2709EXLIC-v1 (eff. 4/2025)
Tradesman Exam and License Application, A501-2710EXLIC-v2 (rev. 12/2012)
Tradesman Additional Designation and License Upgrade Application, A501-2710_ADDLIC-v5 (rev. 8/2025)
Residential Tradesman Exam and License Application, A501-2709EXLIC-v2 (rev. 8/2025)
Tradesman Exam and License Application, A501-2710EXLIC-v7 (rev. 8/2025)
Tradesman Individual Experience Form, A501-2710EXP-v2 (rev. 12/2012)
Tradesman Universal License Recognition (ULR) Application, Form A501-2710ULR-v3 (eff. 8/2025)
Tradesman – Inactive/Activate License Application, A501-2710INAT-v1 (eff. 1/2013)
Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification Application, A501-2717CERT-v2 (rev. 12/2012)
Certified Elevator Mechanic Application, A501-2718CERT-v3 (rev. 7/2013)
Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification Application, A501-2717CERT-v4 (rev. 8/2025)
Certified Elevator Mechanic Application, A501-2718CERT-v5 (rev. 8/2025)
Temporary Elevator Mechanic Certification (rev. 4/2010)
Certified Water Well System Provider Application, A501-2719CERT-v2 (rev. 12/2012)
Certified Accessibility Mechanics Application, A501-2720CERT-v3 (eff. 4/2025)
Certified Water Well System Provider Application, A501-2719CERT-v4 (rev. 8/2025)
Certified Water Well System Provider ULR Application A501-2719ULR-v3 (eff. 8/2025)
Certified Accessibility Mechanics Application, A501-2720CERT-v4 (eff. 8/2025)
Certified Accessibility Mechanics Limited Use/Limited Application (LULA) Endorsement Application, A501-2720LULA-v1 (eff. 1/2014)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Inspector Certification Application, A501-2723FSI-v1 (eff. 4/2020)
Residential Building Energy Analyst License Application, Form A501-2722LIC-v4 (rev. 7/2014)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Inspector Certification Application, A501-2723FSI-v2 (rev. 8/2025)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Inspector ULR Application, Form A501-2723ULR-v2 (eff. 8/2025)
Residential Building Energy Analyst License Application, Form A501-2722LIC-v7 (rev. 8/2025)
Residential Building Energy Analyst ULR Application, Form A501-2722ULR-v2 (eff. 8/2025)
Residential Building Energy Analyst Experience Form, Form A501-2722EXP-v3 (rev. 7/2013)
Backflow/Elevator Mechanic/Accessibility Mechanic ULR Application, Form A501-2717-20ULR-v2 (eff. 8/2025)
VA.R. Doc. No. R25-8123; Filed May 23, 2025