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

Commercial Roofing License

Commercial Roofs

Definition of a Roofing Contractor

A roofing contractor is any individual or business operating in Rhode Island that performs commercial or industrial roofing work, or both.

This does not include work on residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units.

Definition of Roofing Work

Roofing refers to any construction, renovation, or related activity involving the roof of a nonresidential building. This includes tasks such as:

•    Sealing
•    Waterproofing
•    Weatherproofing
•    Sheet-metal work
•    Other similar services