Section 20-340d-1 - Application; documentation(a) Any person seeking a license as a swimming pool builder shall apply to the Commissioner of Consumer Protection on an application form provided by the commissioner. Such application form shall be verified under oath and shall include: (1) The applicant's name;(2) The applicant's trade name;(3) The applicant's business address; and(4) Such other information as the commissioner may require in determining the qualifications of an applicant.(b) Prior to January 1, 2014, each application for licensure shall be accompanied by: (1) References from at least one trade-related business and at least one financial institution sufficient to verify the existence of an established business;(2) Submission of: (A) satisfactory evidence that the applicant has obtained a home improvement contractor registration pursuant to the provisions of chapter 400 of the Connecticut General Statutes, or that the applicant works for an employer that has obtained such registration, and (B) a written statement that the applicant shall not build a swimming pool without holding such current home improvement contractor registration or working for an employer that holds a current registration;(3) A certificate of good standing less than thirty (30) days old from the Secretary of the State, if the applicant is a corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership;(4) A certificate of good standing from the state in which it is incorporated or organized, as well as a certificate of good standing less than thirty (30) days old from the Secretary of the State, if the applicant is a foreign corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership;(5) A certified copy of a trade name certificate from the town in which the business is primarily conducted, in accordance with section 35-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes;(6) Three current references from qualified persons attesting to the applicant's familiarity with the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the performance of the swimming pool builder services; and(7) A list of at least seven (7) swimming pool installations completed by the applicant in the past seven (7) years; except that if the applicant has obtained the designation entitled "Certified Building Professional" from the trade association "Association of Pool & Spa Professionals" or equivalent education and experience to be determined by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, then a list of five (5) swimming pool installations completed by the applicant in the past five (5) years. Each swimming pool installation listed shall contain the address of the swimming pool installation, a brief description of the work performed by the applicant, and the date of completion.(c) On or after January 1, 2014 each application for licensure shall be accompanied by: (1) Proof of five (5) years experience under the supervision of a licensed swimming pool builder, or equivalent experience as determined by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection;(2) Submission of (A) satisfactory evidence that the applicant has obtained such home improvement contractor registration pursuant to the provisions of chapter 400 of the Connecticut General Statutes, or that the applicant works for an employer that has obtained such registration, and (B) a written statement that the applicant shall not build a swimming pool without holding a current home improvement contractor registration or working for an employer that holds a current registration;(3) Proof that the applicant has obtained the designation entitled "Certified Building Professional" from the trade association "Association of Pool & Spa Professionals" or equivalent education and experience to be determined by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection; and(4) Proof that the applicant has passed an examination conducted by the Department.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 20-340d-1
Effective September 20, 2013