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CONNECTICUT

Licensing Requirements 

Connecticut requires all Pool Builders, Service Contractors and Maintenance Contractors doing business in the State to hold a license
 

Licensing FAQs

Certification Programs

SWIMMING POOL AND SPA MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (SP-1 & SP-2)
  • Due to legislative changes effective in 2022, you must now complete your continuing education requirements three months prior to your license expiration date.
  • Beginning this year, your new deadline to complete continuing education requirements is July 31 EVERY OTHER year - “even” years for contractor (SP1) types, and “odd” years for journey person (SP2) types.
  • Your license expiration date remains October 31 each year.
  • SP-1: Proof of continuing education is required biennially, consisting of not less than three hours, at the time of renewal for even years.
  • SP-2: Proof of continuing education is required biennially, consisting of not less than three hours, at the time of renewal for odd years.
  • SP-1 and SP-2 license holders must take an additional distinct class if they hold an SPB license
SWIMMING POOL BUILDERS (SPB)
  • Continuing education hours must be submitted by April 30
  • Proof of continuing education required annually consisting of not less than three (3) hours of technical instruction and one (1) hour of business and law.
  • NOTE: SPB license holders must also take an additional distinct class if they hold SP-1 or SP-2 maintenance and repair license.

SPB - Pool Builder 

New installations of below-ground pools and spas must be by a licensed “Swimming Pool Builder” (in-ground pools and spas only and for new installation work only).  Swimming pool" means a permanent spa or any in-ground or partially above-ground structure intended for swimming that is greater than twenty-four inches in depth, and  "swimming pool builder" means a person who, for financial compensation, excavates and grades for and constructs and installs a swimming pool, including, but not limited to, tiling, coping, decking and installation of associated circulation equipment such as pumps, filters and chemical feeders.

Any person seeking a license as a Swimming Pool Builder shall apply to the commissioner on an application form provided by the commissioner. Applicants must include the appropriate required documentation for license type “Swimming Pool Builder (SPB)”:

  1. Proof of five (5) years experience under the supervision of a Licensed Swimming Pool Builder under this chapter, or equivalent experience as determined by the commissioner;
  2. Satisfactory evidence that the applicant has obtained or works for an employer that has obtained a home improvement contractor registration, and a written statement that the applicant shall at all times maintain or work for an employer that has maintained, during license period and renewal of the Swimming Pool Builder license, a home improvement contractor registration;
  3. Proof that the applicant has obtained the designation entitled “Certified Building Professional” from the trade association “Pool & Hot Tub Alliance” (“PHTA”), or equivalent education and experience to be determined by the Commissioner.

➔ If applying for equivalent experience and training (any license type), submit notarized statements from occupational related employers as to the dates and duties of employment AND copies of any diplomas and degrees of education related to the occupational license type for which you are applying. If you are a military service member with a Recommendation for Review, submit your recommendation in lieu of statements and diplomas.

Application and Qualifications

SP-1 Limited Spa and Pool Contractor

The holder of this license may perform all plumbing, heating and electrical work necessary to service, modify or repair any swimming pool, hot tub, spa or similar recreational or therapeutic equipment, where such work commences at an outlet, receptacle, connection, back flow preventor, or fuel supply pipe previously installed by a person holding the proper license. The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be two (2) years as a properly licensed journeyman or equivalent experience and training.

Application & Qualifications

SP-2 Limited Spa and Pool Journey Person

The holder of this license may perform all plumbing, heating and electrical work necessary to service, modify or repair any swimming pool, hot tub, spa or similar recreational or therapeutic equipment, where such work commences at an outlet, receptacle, connection, back flow preventor, or fuel supply pipe previously installed by a person holding the proper license and only while the licensee is in the employ of a plumbing contractor licensed for such work. The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a bona fide apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training.

Application and Qualifications

View the CONSPA Chapter Training Schedule for CEU eligible courses.

Swimming Pool Wastewater Discharge - Public Swimming Pools

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CT DEP) has issued a General Permit for the Discharge of Swimming Pool Wastewater. This General Permit regulates swimming pool wastewaters from both public and private residential pools. Any person who wishes to initiate, create, originate or maintain a discharge of swimming pool wastewater generated by a public pool must file a registration with the CT DEP. Additionally, any person in the business of cleaning, draining or maintaining multiple public or private residential pools shall file a Contractor Registration Form with the CT DEP and shall be licensed by the Department of Consumer Protection.

Need Your CEU Report?

Reports can be downloaded by logging in to your website account.  Watch this quick step-by-step video or if you require help call 609.689.9111.