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Georgia HVAC continuing education requirements

All 2 Georgia HVAC license types we track need continuing education: 8 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details
Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

8 hours of CE

Applies to: Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted)

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by November 30 (renewal opens in September of odd years). Next deadline: November 30, 2027.
License level
State license
Board
State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • 8 hours per 2-year renewal (4 hours per year) in areas related to conditioned air contracting: safety, technological advances, business management, government regulations (Rule 121-4-.03).

Who approves courses

  • Providers: institutions of higher education, vocational-technical/trade schools, trade/technical/professional organizations, public utilities, or conditioned air equipment manufacturers (manufacturer product-promotion courses not allowed).

Proof and reporting

  • Applicants attest at renewal; random audits; keep records 5 years; report/record in CE Broker (SOS requirement for CE-required licensees since Jan 1, 2026).

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

  • Initially licensed <2 years: 4 hours; <1 year: none.
  • Exempt if the contractor is also a licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Hardship waiver possible.

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How CE fits into the Georgia renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Georgia HVAC renewal guide.

Georgia HVAC CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Georgia HVAC license need?

Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted): 8 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State) before you rely on it.

What does Georgia HVAC continuing education have to cover?

8 hours per 2-year renewal (4 hours per year) in areas related to conditioned air contracting: safety, technological advances, business management, government regulations (Rule 121-4-.03). Check with State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State) before you rely on it.

Who approves Georgia HVAC CE courses?

Providers: institutions of higher education, vocational-technical/trade schools, trade/technical/professional organizations, public utilities, or conditioned air equipment manufacturers (manufacturer product-promotion courses not allowed). Check with State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Georgia HVAC CE hours?

Applicants attest at renewal; random audits; keep records 5 years; report/record in CE Broker (SOS requirement for CE-required licensees since Jan 1, 2026). Check with State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State) before you rely on it.

When do Georgia HVAC CE hours have to be done?

Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-Restricted): Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by November 30 (renewal opens in September of odd years). Next deadline: November 30, 2027. Check with State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State) before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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