Ennegan Grama, an applicant who said he has worked in heating and plumbing since 2018 and who holds an S‑1 credential, asked the board on Oct. 23 to allow him to take the P‑1 contractor examination without waiting the usual two years of holding a P‑2 journeyworker credential.

Department staff explained the statute requires two years holding the journeyperson credential (P‑2) before eligibility for the P‑1 contractor credential, but noted the board may consider equivalent experience and make a discretionary determination. Board members referenced precedent from the heating board, which had approved similar waivers where applicants held equivalent Connecticut credentials and demonstrated experience.

After discussion, a board member moved that the applicant should apply for and take the P‑2 examination; upon passing the P‑2 exam he may then apply for the P‑1, and the department will process the P‑1 application referencing the board minutes of Oct. 23, 2025 so that the two‑year holding period would be waived. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

Staff advised the applicant to indicate on his P‑2 application that he is eligible for the P‑2 and, after passing, to reference the Oct. 23 board minutes on the P‑1 application so reviewers can approve the P‑1 without the two‑year wait. The applicant was told he would not need to return to the board for this administrative approval.