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Rhode Island roofing continuing education requirements

All 2 Rhode Island roofing license types we track need continuing education, from 2.5 to 12 hours depending on the license. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details
Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

12 hours of CE

Applies to the Commercial Roofing License

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
2-year license term; the exact expiration date is shown on the license record. Renew before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Field personnel need a current 10-hour OSHA safety card.

Who approves courses

  • Proof of completion of a state-approved 12-hour course is submitted at renewal.

How CE ties to the renewal

  • 12 hours of board-recognized continuing roofing education per 2-year licensing cycle (RIGL 5-73-3(c)(5); CRLB renewal page).

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2.5 hours of CE

Applies to the Residential roofing - CRLB contractor registration

CE hours
2.5 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Registration is valid for one year; renew before the expiration date shown on the certificate.
License level
State registration
Board
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

  • Proof of a state-approved 2.5-hour continuing education course at each renewal (RIGL 5-65-5(f)); contractors working exclusively on commercial structures are exempt.

How CE fits into the Rhode Island renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Rhode Island Roofing renewal guide.

Rhode Island Roofing CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Rhode Island roofing license need?

Commercial Roofing License: 12 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Residential roofing - CRLB contractor registration: 2.5 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office before you rely on it.

What does Rhode Island roofing continuing education have to cover?

For the Commercial Roofing License: Field personnel need a current 10-hour OSHA safety card. Check with Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office before you rely on it.

Who approves Rhode Island roofing CE courses?

For the Commercial Roofing License: Proof of completion of a state-approved 12-hour course is submitted at renewal. Check with Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office before you rely on it.

When do Rhode Island roofing CE hours have to be done?

For the Commercial Roofing License: Commercial Roofing License: 2-year license term; the exact expiration date is shown on the license record. Renew before expiration. 12 hours of board-recognized continuing roofing education per 2-year licensing cycle (RIGL 5-73-3(c)(5); CRLB renewal page). Check with Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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