Rhode Island General Laws Title 28. Labor and Labor Relations § 28-27-4. “Fire protection sprinkler contractor”, “master pipefitting contractor”, “master refrigeration contractor”, and “master sheet metal contractor” defined

(a) “ Fire protection sprinkler contractor” means a person having a regular place of business and who, by himself or herself or a journeyperson sprinkler fitter in his or her employ, performs fire protection sprinkler systems work.

(b) “Master pipefitting contractor” means a person having a regular place of business and who, by him or herself, or a journeyperson pipefitter in his or her employ, performs pipefitting work subject to the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations and licensing criteria promulgated under this chapter.

(c) “ Master refrigeration contractor” means a person having a regular place of business and who, by him or herself or a journeyperson refrigeration technician in his or her employ, performs refrigeration/air conditioning work.

(d) “ Master sheet metal contractor” means a person having a regular place of business and who, by him or herself or a journeyperson sheet metal worker in his or her employ, performs sheet metal work.