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How to get an HVAC license in Idaho

Hours, exam, fees and renewal for HVAC work in Idaho. Taken from official ID pages and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses — HVAC Board
  • State journeyman license: Yes (Statewide HVAC journeyman and contractor certificates of competency.)
  • HVAC Journeyman: Pass the Board exam and either (a) 8,000 apprentice HVAC hours + 576 hours board-approved instruction, or (b) 16,000 HVAC hours. Lab time in approved courses may count toward the 8,000.
  • Exam: see below, via Board-designated exam
  • Code edition: Board-designated exam. Journeyman may sit after 576 hours board-approved instruction or 16,000 HVAC hours. Codes: 2018 IMC, IFGC, IRC Parts V & VI.

Requirements by license

HVAC Journeyman

ExperiencePass the Board exam and either (a) 8,000 apprentice HVAC hours + 576 hours board-approved instruction, or (b) 16,000 HVAC hours. Lab time in approved courses may count toward the 8,000.Source: files.dfm.idaho.gov · as of
ExamBoard-designated exam. Eligible after 576 instructional hours or 16,000 experience hours.Source: files.dfm.idaho.gov · as of
Fees
  • Application: $35
  • Journeyman license (3-year term on fee table): $150
  • Journeyman renewal: $75
Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of
Renewal3 years on published fee table (watch biennial transition news). Renew through DOPL. FAQ: no CE required for HVAC.Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of
CE to renewDOPL HVAC FAQ: no CEU requirements for HVAC.Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of

HVAC Contractor

ExperienceIndividual applicants need an active Idaho HVAC journeyman license; entities must employ at least one. Pass contractor exam; post $2,000 compliance bond; pay license fee.Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of
ExamBoard-designated contractor exam. Exam info sent after application approval ($35 app). Then bond + $225 license fee.Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of
Fees
  • Application: $35
  • Contractor license: $225
  • Contractor renewal: $150
Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of
Renewal3 years on fee table (biennial transition planned). Keep $2,000 bond in force for the certificate period. No CE per FAQ.Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of
CE to renewNo HVAC CE requirement (DOPL FAQ).Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of

License types in Idaho

  • HVAC Apprentice registration
  • HVAC Journeyman
  • HVAC Contractor
  • Specialty / limited heating specialty classes
Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

DOPL HVAC FAQ: Idaho does not have a reciprocal licensing agreement.Source: dopl.idaho.gov · as of

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FAQ

Idaho HVAC license?

Yes — DOPL HVAC journeyman and contractor. Journey: 8,000 hrs + 576 school or 16,000 hrs.

Contractor extras?

Active Idaho journey (or employ one), exam, $2,000 bond, $225 license fee.

Already licensed? See Idaho HVAC license renewal & CE.

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