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Ohio HVAC license renewal & CE

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Renewal rules by license

OCILB HVAC Contractor

RenewalEvery 1 year (optional triennial). All of your OCILB licenses share one expiration date (the original license date). Apply up to 90 days early with CE proof and insurance. Miss the date and the license suspends automatically; reactivate within one year or it revokes.Source: codes.ohio.gov · as of
CE hours & topics10 hours per year
  • Approved courses from any OCILB specialty section (HVAC/plumbing/hydronics/refrigeration courses count for HVAC)
OAC 4101:16-2-08: ten classroom hours each year (50 minutes = 1 hour). Extra hours do not roll forward. Max 10 hours credit in one calendar day. A compliance-incentive program may reduce hours — ask the Board if you qualify.
Source: codes.ohio.gov · as of
Fees
  • Application for examination: $25
  • License issuance: $25
  • Annual renewal: $60
  • Triennial renewal: $180
Source: codes.ohio.gov · as of · Late renewal fee up to $120. Nonrefundable.

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    Renewal fee?

    $60 annual or $180 triennial (OAC 4101:16-2-09).

    CE?

    10 classroom hours each year (OAC 4101:16-2-08).

    Not licensed yet? See How to get an HVAC license in Ohio.

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