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.
Sources (6)
- https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-conditioned-air-contractor
- https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2026-signed-legislation/sb-553/download
- https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/47%20Utility%20-%20Fee%20Schedule_1.pdf
- https://goals.sos.ga.gov/GASOSOneStop/s/fee-schedules
- https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/121-4
- https://goals.sos.ga.gov/