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In New Hampshire, there isn't a single "HVAC Contractor License" that encompasses all aspects of the trade. Instead, specific types of HVAC work are regulated by different boards under the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). Additionally, if you operate a business, you'll need a Mechanical Business Entity License and potentially local permits.
Fuel Gas Fitter License (from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): This is crucial for anyone installing, servicing, or repairing gas-fired heating appliances.
Fuel Gas Trainee:
Requirements: Must be registered with OPLC and work under the direct supervision of a licensed Fuel Gas Fitter. Requires an endorsement letter from a sponsor.
Fee: $90 (two-year license).
Fuel Gas Installation Technician:
Experience: Minimum 1,000 hours of on-the-job experience.
Education: 100 hours of educational training from a board-approved institution.
Examination: Pass the licensing exam.
Fee: $190 (two-year license).
Fuel Gas Service Technician:
Experience: Minimum 2,000 hours of on-the-job experience.
Education: 140 hours of educational training from a board-approved institution.
Examination: Pass the licensing exam.
Fee: $190 (two-year license).
Oil Heating Technician Certification (Voluntary, from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): While technically voluntary, this certification is widely recognized and often required by employers for those working with oil heating systems.
Experience: 4,000 hours of appropriate field experience, documented by employer affidavit.
Certification: Hold a valid Silver or Gold certificate from the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) OR North American Technician Excellence (NATE) oil heating installation module and oil heating service technician module.
Fee: $50 (two-year certificate).
EPA Section 608 Certification: Federally required for any individual who performs refrigerant line-pressure tests or handles/adds refrigerants to existing air-conditioning or refrigeration systems. This certification does not expire. Know more
Types: Type I (small appliances), Type II (high-pressure units), Type III (low-pressure appliances), or Universal.
Exam Fee: Varies by provider, typically $20-$150.
Electrical Licenses (from Electricians' Board): If your HVAC work involves electrical wiring beyond simple appliance connection, you may need an electrician's license.
Journeyman Electrician: Requires 8,000 hours of apprenticeship and 600 hours of electrical schooling.
Master Electrician: Requires working as a Journeyman Electrician for at least two years after licensure.
Note: The Electricians' Board licenses those performing electrical installations for heat, light, and power purposes.
Mandatory Business Licenses (Contractor Level)
Mechanical Business Entity License (from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): If you own and operate an HVAC business in New Hampshire, your business entity must hold this license.
Responsible Managing Employee: The business must designate a "responsible managing employee" who is a New Hampshire-licensed master plumber, fuel gas service technician, hearth system technician, or domestic appliance technician.
Good Standing: A letter of good standing from the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
Insurance: Proof of liability insurance.
Surety Bond: A surety bond may be required depending on the municipality.
Fee: $250 (biennial).
Business Name Registration: All businesses must register their trade name with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
General Liability Insurance: Required for the Mechanical Business Entity License and highly recommended for all contractors.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Mandatory if you have employees.
Federal Tax ID (EIN) Number: Required for almost all businesses.
State Tax ID Number: Issued by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration.
Determine Scope of Work: Identify the specific types of HVAC work you will perform (gas, oil, refrigeration, general HVAC, electrical). This will dictate which individual licenses you need.
Gain Experience and Education: Complete the necessary on-the-job experience and educational hours for each relevant individual license (Fuel Gas, Oil Heating, potentially Electrical).
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the federal EPA exam. Know more
Apply for Individual Licenses/Certifications:
Submit applications for Fuel Gas Fitter (Trainee, Installation Tech, or Service Tech) and/or Oil Heating Technician Certification to the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board.
If electrical work beyond appliance connection is involved, apply for the appropriate electrical license (Journeyman or Master) through the Electricians' Board.
Provide all required documentation (affidavits, education proof, NORA/NATE certificates).
Pay application and exam fees.
Pass Exams: Schedule and pass the required state licensing exams for Fuel Gas Fitters and/or Electricians.
Form Your Business Entity: Register your business name with the NH Secretary of State's Office.
Obtain Business Insurance: Secure general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Apply for Mechanical Business Entity License: Submit the application to the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board. Ensure your designated responsible managing employee holds the required individual license.
Receive Licenses/Registrations: Upon approval of all applications and successful completion of exams, you will receive your individual licenses/certifications and your Mechanical Business Entity License.
No General HVAC License: New Hampshire does not have a single, overarching HVAC license. You get licensed for components of HVAC (gas, oil, refrigeration, electrical).
Local Permits: While state-level HVAC licenses are limited, many cities and towns in New Hampshire (e.g., Manchester, Nashua) require local trade permits for mechanical or heating work, especially for new construction, renovations, or equipment installation/replacement. Always check with the local building department where you plan to work.
Continuing Education: Most licenses require continuing education for renewal (e.g., Fuel Gas Fitter: 3 hours of code updates per year, totaling 6 hours per biennial renewal).
License Renewal: Most licenses are renewed biennially (every two years).
Reciprocity: New Hampshire has very limited reciprocity for Fuel Gas Fitter licenses with other states if standards are equivalent. For electricians, there are reciprocity agreements with Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont, and participation in the National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance (NERA) for Journeyman licenses (with specific criteria).
NATE Certification: While the Oil Heating Technician certification can use NATE, other HVAC certifications like NATE are voluntary but highly respected in the industry.
This information has been referenced from the following sites 1, 2, 3, 4
In New Hampshire, there isn't a single "HVAC Contractor License" that encompasses all aspects of the trade. Instead, specific types of HVAC work are regulated by different boards under the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). Additionally, if you operate a business, you'll need a Mechanical Business Entity License and potentially local permits.
In New Hampshire, there isn't a single "HVAC Contractor License" that encompasses all aspects of the trade. Instead, specific types of HVAC work are regulated by different boards under the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). Additionally, if you operate a business, you'll need a Mechanical Business Entity License and potentially local permits.
Fuel Gas Fitter License (from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): This is crucial for anyone installing, servicing, or repairing gas-fired heating appliances.
Fuel Gas Trainee:
Requirements: Must be registered with OPLC and work under the direct supervision of a licensed Fuel Gas Fitter. Requires an endorsement letter from a sponsor.
Fee: $90 (two-year license).
Fuel Gas Installation Technician:
Experience: Minimum 1,000 hours of on-the-job experience.
Education: 100 hours of educational training from a board-approved institution.
Examination: Pass the licensing exam.
Fee: $190 (two-year license).
Fuel Gas Service Technician:
Experience: Minimum 2,000 hours of on-the-job experience.
Education: 140 hours of educational training from a board-approved institution.
Examination: Pass the licensing exam.
Fee: $190 (two-year license).
Oil Heating Technician Certification (Voluntary, from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): While technically voluntary, this certification is widely recognized and often required by employers for those working with oil heating systems.
Experience: 4,000 hours of appropriate field experience, documented by employer affidavit.
Certification: Hold a valid Silver or Gold certificate from the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) OR North American Technician Excellence (NATE) oil heating installation module and oil heating service technician module.
Fee: $50 (two-year certificate).
EPA Section 608 Certification: Federally required for any individual who performs refrigerant line-pressure tests or handles/adds refrigerants to existing air-conditioning or refrigeration systems. This certification does not expire. Know more
Types: Type I (small appliances), Type II (high-pressure units), Type III (low-pressure appliances), or Universal.
Exam Fee: Varies by provider, typically $20-$150.
Electrical Licenses (from Electricians' Board): If your HVAC work involves electrical wiring beyond simple appliance connection, you may need an electrician's license.
Journeyman Electrician: Requires 8,000 hours of apprenticeship and 600 hours of electrical schooling.
Master Electrician: Requires working as a Journeyman Electrician for at least two years after licensure.
Note: The Electricians' Board licenses those performing electrical installations for heat, light, and power purposes.
Mandatory Business Licenses (Contractor Level)
Mechanical Business Entity License (from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): If you own and operate an HVAC business in New Hampshire, your business entity must hold this license.
Responsible Managing Employee: The business must designate a "responsible managing employee" who is a New Hampshire-licensed master plumber, fuel gas service technician, hearth system technician, or domestic appliance technician.
Good Standing: A letter of good standing from the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
Insurance: Proof of liability insurance.
Surety Bond: A surety bond may be required depending on the municipality.
Fee: $250 (biennial).
Business Name Registration: All businesses must register their trade name with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
General Liability Insurance: Required for the Mechanical Business Entity License and highly recommended for all contractors.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Mandatory if you have employees.
Federal Tax ID (EIN) Number: Required for almost all businesses.
State Tax ID Number: Issued by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration.
Determine Scope of Work: Identify the specific types of HVAC work you will perform (gas, oil, refrigeration, general HVAC, electrical). This will dictate which individual licenses you need.
Gain Experience and Education: Complete the necessary on-the-job experience and educational hours for each relevant individual license (Fuel Gas, Oil Heating, potentially Electrical).
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the federal EPA exam. Know more
Apply for Individual Licenses/Certifications:
Submit applications for Fuel Gas Fitter (Trainee, Installation Tech, or Service Tech) and/or Oil Heating Technician Certification to the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board.
If electrical work beyond appliance connection is involved, apply for the appropriate electrical license (Journeyman or Master) through the Electricians' Board.
Provide all required documentation (affidavits, education proof, NORA/NATE certificates).
Pay application and exam fees.
Pass Exams: Schedule and pass the required state licensing exams for Fuel Gas Fitters and/or Electricians.
Form Your Business Entity: Register your business name with the NH Secretary of State's Office.
Obtain Business Insurance: Secure general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Apply for Mechanical Business Entity License: Submit the application to the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board. Ensure your designated responsible managing employee holds the required individual license.
Receive Licenses/Registrations: Upon approval of all applications and successful completion of exams, you will receive your individual licenses/certifications and your Mechanical Business Entity License.
No General HVAC License: New Hampshire does not have a single, overarching HVAC license. You get licensed for components of HVAC (gas, oil, refrigeration, electrical).
Local Permits: While state-level HVAC licenses are limited, many cities and towns in New Hampshire (e.g., Manchester, Nashua) require local trade permits for mechanical or heating work, especially for new construction, renovations, or equipment installation/replacement. Always check with the local building department where you plan to work.
Continuing Education: Most licenses require continuing education for renewal (e.g., Fuel Gas Fitter: 3 hours of code updates per year, totaling 6 hours per biennial renewal).
License Renewal: Most licenses are renewed biennially (every two years).
Reciprocity: New Hampshire has very limited reciprocity for Fuel Gas Fitter licenses with other states if standards are equivalent. For electricians, there are reciprocity agreements with Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont, and participation in the National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance (NERA) for Journeyman licenses (with specific criteria).
NATE Certification: While the Oil Heating Technician certification can use NATE, other HVAC certifications like NATE are voluntary but highly respected in the industry.
This information has been referenced from the following sites 1, 2, 3, 4
In New Hampshire, there isn't a single "HVAC Contractor License" that encompasses all aspects of the trade. Instead, specific types of HVAC work are regulated by different boards under the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). Additionally, if you operate a business, you'll need a Mechanical Business Entity License and potentially local permits.
In New Hampshire, there isn't a single "HVAC Contractor License" that encompasses all aspects of the trade. Instead, specific types of HVAC work are regulated by different boards under the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). Additionally, if you operate a business, you'll need a Mechanical Business Entity License and potentially local permits.
Fuel Gas Fitter License (from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): This is crucial for anyone installing, servicing, or repairing gas-fired heating appliances.
Fuel Gas Trainee:
Requirements: Must be registered with OPLC and work under the direct supervision of a licensed Fuel Gas Fitter. Requires an endorsement letter from a sponsor.
Fee: $90 (two-year license).
Fuel Gas Installation Technician:
Experience: Minimum 1,000 hours of on-the-job experience.
Education: 100 hours of educational training from a board-approved institution.
Examination: Pass the licensing exam.
Fee: $190 (two-year license).
Fuel Gas Service Technician:
Experience: Minimum 2,000 hours of on-the-job experience.
Education: 140 hours of educational training from a board-approved institution.
Examination: Pass the licensing exam.
Fee: $190 (two-year license).
Oil Heating Technician Certification (Voluntary, from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): While technically voluntary, this certification is widely recognized and often required by employers for those working with oil heating systems.
Experience: 4,000 hours of appropriate field experience, documented by employer affidavit.
Certification: Hold a valid Silver or Gold certificate from the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) OR North American Technician Excellence (NATE) oil heating installation module and oil heating service technician module.
Fee: $50 (two-year certificate).
EPA Section 608 Certification: Federally required for any individual who performs refrigerant line-pressure tests or handles/adds refrigerants to existing air-conditioning or refrigeration systems. This certification does not expire. Know more
Types: Type I (small appliances), Type II (high-pressure units), Type III (low-pressure appliances), or Universal.
Exam Fee: Varies by provider, typically $20-$150.
Electrical Licenses (from Electricians' Board): If your HVAC work involves electrical wiring beyond simple appliance connection, you may need an electrician's license.
Journeyman Electrician: Requires 8,000 hours of apprenticeship and 600 hours of electrical schooling.
Master Electrician: Requires working as a Journeyman Electrician for at least two years after licensure.
Note: The Electricians' Board licenses those performing electrical installations for heat, light, and power purposes.
Mandatory Business Licenses (Contractor Level)
Mechanical Business Entity License (from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): If you own and operate an HVAC business in New Hampshire, your business entity must hold this license.
Responsible Managing Employee: The business must designate a "responsible managing employee" who is a New Hampshire-licensed master plumber, fuel gas service technician, hearth system technician, or domestic appliance technician.
Good Standing: A letter of good standing from the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
Insurance: Proof of liability insurance.
Surety Bond: A surety bond may be required depending on the municipality.
Fee: $250 (biennial).
Business Name Registration: All businesses must register their trade name with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
General Liability Insurance: Required for the Mechanical Business Entity License and highly recommended for all contractors.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Mandatory if you have employees.
Federal Tax ID (EIN) Number: Required for almost all businesses.
State Tax ID Number: Issued by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration.
Determine Scope of Work: Identify the specific types of HVAC work you will perform (gas, oil, refrigeration, general HVAC, electrical). This will dictate which individual licenses you need.
Gain Experience and Education: Complete the necessary on-the-job experience and educational hours for each relevant individual license (Fuel Gas, Oil Heating, potentially Electrical).
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the federal EPA exam. Know more
Apply for Individual Licenses/Certifications:
Submit applications for Fuel Gas Fitter (Trainee, Installation Tech, or Service Tech) and/or Oil Heating Technician Certification to the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board.
If electrical work beyond appliance connection is involved, apply for the appropriate electrical license (Journeyman or Master) through the Electricians' Board.
Provide all required documentation (affidavits, education proof, NORA/NATE certificates).
Pay application and exam fees.
Pass Exams: Schedule and pass the required state licensing exams for Fuel Gas Fitters and/or Electricians.
Form Your Business Entity: Register your business name with the NH Secretary of State's Office.
Obtain Business Insurance: Secure general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Apply for Mechanical Business Entity License: Submit the application to the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board. Ensure your designated responsible managing employee holds the required individual license.
Receive Licenses/Registrations: Upon approval of all applications and successful completion of exams, you will receive your individual licenses/certifications and your Mechanical Business Entity License.
No General HVAC License: New Hampshire does not have a single, overarching HVAC license. You get licensed for components of HVAC (gas, oil, refrigeration, electrical).
Local Permits: While state-level HVAC licenses are limited, many cities and towns in New Hampshire (e.g., Manchester, Nashua) require local trade permits for mechanical or heating work, especially for new construction, renovations, or equipment installation/replacement. Always check with the local building department where you plan to work.
Continuing Education: Most licenses require continuing education for renewal (e.g., Fuel Gas Fitter: 3 hours of code updates per year, totaling 6 hours per biennial renewal).
License Renewal: Most licenses are renewed biennially (every two years).
Reciprocity: New Hampshire has very limited reciprocity for Fuel Gas Fitter licenses with other states if standards are equivalent. For electricians, there are reciprocity agreements with Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont, and participation in the National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance (NERA) for Journeyman licenses (with specific criteria).
NATE Certification: While the Oil Heating Technician certification can use NATE, other HVAC certifications like NATE are voluntary but highly respected in the industry.
This information has been referenced from the following sites 1, 2, 3, 4
In New Hampshire, there isn't a single "HVAC Contractor License" that encompasses all aspects of the trade. Instead, specific types of HVAC work are regulated by different boards under the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). Additionally, if you operate a business, you'll need a Mechanical Business Entity License and potentially local permits.
Fuel Gas Fitter License (from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): This is crucial for anyone installing, servicing, or repairing gas-fired heating appliances.
Fuel Gas Trainee:
Requirements: Must be registered with OPLC and work under the direct supervision of a licensed Fuel Gas Fitter. Requires an endorsement letter from a sponsor.
Fee: $90 (two-year license).
Fuel Gas Installation Technician:
Experience: Minimum 1,000 hours of on-the-job experience.
Education: 100 hours of educational training from a board-approved institution.
Examination: Pass the licensing exam.
Fee: $190 (two-year license).
Fuel Gas Service Technician:
Experience: Minimum 2,000 hours of on-the-job experience.
Education: 140 hours of educational training from a board-approved institution.
Examination: Pass the licensing exam.
Fee: $190 (two-year license).
Oil Heating Technician Certification (Voluntary, from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): While technically voluntary, this certification is widely recognized and often required by employers for those working with oil heating systems.
Experience: 4,000 hours of appropriate field experience, documented by employer affidavit.
Certification: Hold a valid Silver or Gold certificate from the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) OR North American Technician Excellence (NATE) oil heating installation module and oil heating service technician module.
Fee: $50 (two-year certificate).
EPA Section 608 Certification: Federally required for any individual who performs refrigerant line-pressure tests or handles/adds refrigerants to existing air-conditioning or refrigeration systems. This certification does not expire. Know more
Types: Type I (small appliances), Type II (high-pressure units), Type III (low-pressure appliances), or Universal.
Exam Fee: Varies by provider, typically $20-$150.
Electrical Licenses (from Electricians' Board): If your HVAC work involves electrical wiring beyond simple appliance connection, you may need an electrician's license.
Journeyman Electrician: Requires 8,000 hours of apprenticeship and 600 hours of electrical schooling.
Master Electrician: Requires working as a Journeyman Electrician for at least two years after licensure.
Note: The Electricians' Board licenses those performing electrical installations for heat, light, and power purposes.
Mandatory Business Licenses (Contractor Level)
Mechanical Business Entity License (from Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board): If you own and operate an HVAC business in New Hampshire, your business entity must hold this license.
Responsible Managing Employee: The business must designate a "responsible managing employee" who is a New Hampshire-licensed master plumber, fuel gas service technician, hearth system technician, or domestic appliance technician.
Good Standing: A letter of good standing from the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
Insurance: Proof of liability insurance.
Surety Bond: A surety bond may be required depending on the municipality.
Fee: $250 (biennial).
Business Name Registration: All businesses must register their trade name with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
General Liability Insurance: Required for the Mechanical Business Entity License and highly recommended for all contractors.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Mandatory if you have employees.
Federal Tax ID (EIN) Number: Required for almost all businesses.
State Tax ID Number: Issued by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration.
Determine Scope of Work: Identify the specific types of HVAC work you will perform (gas, oil, refrigeration, general HVAC, electrical). This will dictate which individual licenses you need.
Gain Experience and Education: Complete the necessary on-the-job experience and educational hours for each relevant individual license (Fuel Gas, Oil Heating, potentially Electrical).
Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the federal EPA exam. Know more
Apply for Individual Licenses/Certifications:
Submit applications for Fuel Gas Fitter (Trainee, Installation Tech, or Service Tech) and/or Oil Heating Technician Certification to the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board.
If electrical work beyond appliance connection is involved, apply for the appropriate electrical license (Journeyman or Master) through the Electricians' Board.
Provide all required documentation (affidavits, education proof, NORA/NATE certificates).
Pay application and exam fees.
Pass Exams: Schedule and pass the required state licensing exams for Fuel Gas Fitters and/or Electricians.
Form Your Business Entity: Register your business name with the NH Secretary of State's Office.
Obtain Business Insurance: Secure general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Apply for Mechanical Business Entity License: Submit the application to the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board. Ensure your designated responsible managing employee holds the required individual license.
Receive Licenses/Registrations: Upon approval of all applications and successful completion of exams, you will receive your individual licenses/certifications and your Mechanical Business Entity License.
No General HVAC License: New Hampshire does not have a single, overarching HVAC license. You get licensed for components of HVAC (gas, oil, refrigeration, electrical).
Local Permits: While state-level HVAC licenses are limited, many cities and towns in New Hampshire (e.g., Manchester, Nashua) require local trade permits for mechanical or heating work, especially for new construction, renovations, or equipment installation/replacement. Always check with the local building department where you plan to work.
Continuing Education: Most licenses require continuing education for renewal (e.g., Fuel Gas Fitter: 3 hours of code updates per year, totaling 6 hours per biennial renewal).
License Renewal: Most licenses are renewed biennially (every two years).
Reciprocity: New Hampshire has very limited reciprocity for Fuel Gas Fitter licenses with other states if standards are equivalent. For electricians, there are reciprocity agreements with Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont, and participation in the National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance (NERA) for Journeyman licenses (with specific criteria).
NATE Certification: While the Oil Heating Technician certification can use NATE, other HVAC certifications like NATE are voluntary but highly respected in the industry.
This information has been referenced from the following sites 1, 2, 3, 4
