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How to get an HVAC license in Vermont

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

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Vermont Division of Fire Safety — Electrical / Plumbing / Fuel certifications
  • State journeyman license: Yes (Type-S journeyman specialty C3 (refrigeration/air conditioning). Separate A1 automatic gas/oil heating specialty and P2 heating-system specialist also cover HVAC-adjacent work.)
  • Type-S Journeyman — C3 Refrigeration / Air Conditioning: Complete a Board-recognized training/experience program, or other training/experience acceptable to the Board, then pass the specialty exam for refrigeration or air conditioning (26 V.S.A. § 904).
  • Exam: see below, via Prov (DFS)
  • Code edition: Prov exams for Type-S electrical specialties (see DFS PROV bulletin). Type-S renewals: 8 hours specialty CE per 36 months (Electrical Safety Rules).

Requirements by license

Type-S Journeyman — C3 Refrigeration / Air Conditioning

ExperienceComplete a Board-recognized training/experience program, or other training/experience acceptable to the Board, then pass the specialty exam for refrigeration or air conditioning (26 V.S.A. § 904).Source: legislature.vermont.gov · as of
ExamProv (DFS). Written + practical skills per Board rules. Exam fee set by Board / testing service.Source: legislature.vermont.gov · as of
Fees
  • Type-S journeyman (per specialty field), 3-year initial or renew: $115
  • Late renew within 1 year (added): $25
Source: legislature.vermont.gov · as of
RenewalEvery 3 years. Expire last day of Board-designated month. 8 hours specialty CE in preceding 36 months; Vermont Energy Goals module also required.Source: firesafety.vermont.gov · as of
CE to renew8 hours per 36 months
  • Specialty (refrigeration/AC)
  • Vermont Energy Goals module
Type-S holders need 8 specialty hours/36 months. A1+C3 only: still capped at 8 hours total per rules exception.
Source: firesafety.vermont.gov · as of

License types in Vermont

  • Type-S C3 Refrigeration and air conditioning
  • Type-S A1 Automatic gas/oil heating
  • P2 Heating system specialist (plumbing)
  • Oil burner / gas certifications
  • No single statewide HVAC contractor class
Source: firesafety.vermont.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

Vermont participates in NERA for electrician licenses (1-year good standing in member state). Confirm with DFS whether your Type-S specialty qualifies before you skip the Prov exam.Not confirmedSource: firesafety.vermont.gov · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

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FAQ

VT HVAC license?

No single HVAC card. Refrigeration/AC → Type-S C3 electrician ($115/3yr). Hydronic → P2 plumbing specialist.

CE?

Type-S: 8 specialty hours per 36 months + Energy Goals module.

Already licensed? See Vermont HVAC license renewal & CE.

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