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Pennsylvania HVAC license renewal & CE

When to renew, how many CE hours you need, what topics count, and where to find approved courses. Checked .

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Renewal rules by license

HVAC / mechanical contractor (local)

RenewalSet locally. Pittsburgh trade licenses expire 365 days from issuance; late fee after 30 days; lapses after 60 days and you reapply as new.Source: pittsburghpa.gov · as of
CE hours & topicsNo statewide CE. Pittsburgh trade licenses need 8 CE hours each year before renewal.Source: pittsburghpa.gov · as of
FeesSet locally / not listedSource: pittsburghpa.gov · as of · Pittsburgh fees change yearly — use the current PLI fee schedule. State has no HVAC license fee.

Local HVAC trade licenses (example)

Pennsylvania leaves HVAC trade licensing to municipalities. Below is Pittsburgh’s Mechanical Trade License. Elsewhere, ask the local building department — and confirm AG home-improvement registration for residential jobs.

City of Pittsburgh

Office: Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI)
Licenses journeymen?Yes
FeesNot confirmed
RenewalEvery 1 year. Expires 365 days from issuance. Late fee after day 30; lapses after day 60
CE8 hours · Eight CE hours in the 12 months before renewal. ICC Preferred Providers, PA DLI UCC CE providers, and approved union/apprenticeship trainings are accepted.
NotesTo pull permits you also need tax compliance, GL insurance ($1M/$2M), and workers’ comp (or exemption affidavit). Phone (412) 255-2621.
Still openExact current Pittsburgh mechanical trade license dollar fee from this year’s fee schedule
ContactCity of Pittsburgh PLI · (412) 255-2621 · PLIAppTech@pittsburghpa.gov (source)
Source: pittsburghpa.gov · as of

Contact the city or borough building department for the job site.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

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    FAQ

    Pittsburgh renewal?

    Trade licenses expire 365 days from issuance; 8 CE hours each year.

    State CE?

    None at the state level for HVAC.

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

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