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State of Rhode Island, Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board , State Building Office

Commercial Roofing License

"Roofing contractor" means any person or entity engaged in the state of Rhode Island in the business of commercial or industrial roofing, or any combination of these.

Commercial or industrial structures or buildings shall not include any residential structures consisting of four (4) dwelling units or less.



"Roofing" means and includes any and all construction, renovation, or other work performed on or about the roof, as the term is commonly used, of any nonresidential structure or similar building and shall specifically include sealing, water proofing, weatherproofing, related sheet-metal work, and similar work.