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New Hampshire HVAC continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 New Hampshire HVAC license types we track need continuing education: 6 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.

6 hours of CE

Applies to: Domestic Appliance Technician and Fuel Gas Fitter (Piping Installer / Installation Technician / Service Technician)

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
License is valid for 2 years and expires on the last day of the month in which it was issued (Mec 402.01; RSA 310:8, II). Renewal must be filed online with the fee and CE proof on or before the expiration date, and not more than 60 days before it. OPLC sends a reminder at least 2 months ahead, but not receiving it does not excuse a late renewal.
License level
State license
Board
OPLC - Mechanical Licensing Board (Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Seminars are at least 3 contact hours each, in a classroom, on the NH-adopted plumbing or fuel gas codes and the current licensing laws and rules (Mec 404.03).

Who approves courses

  • At least 6 hours of continuing education for each plumbing or fuel gas fitting endorsement in every 2-year licensing cycle, from a Board-approved seminar provider (Mec 404.01).

Other details

  • Apprentices and trainees instead show continued enrollment in their education program.

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New Hampshire HVAC licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

  • Oil Heating Technician Certification (voluntary)

How CE fits into the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire HVAC renewal guide.

New Hampshire HVAC CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a New Hampshire HVAC license need?

Domestic Appliance Technician and Fuel Gas Fitter (Piping Installer / Installation Technician / Service Technician): 6 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with OPLC - Mechanical Licensing Board (Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board) before you rely on it.

What does New Hampshire HVAC continuing education have to cover?

Seminars are at least 3 contact hours each, in a classroom, on the NH-adopted plumbing or fuel gas codes and the current licensing laws and rules (Mec 404.03). Check with OPLC - Mechanical Licensing Board (Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board) before you rely on it.

Who approves New Hampshire HVAC CE courses?

At least 6 hours of continuing education for each plumbing or fuel gas fitting endorsement in every 2-year licensing cycle, from a Board-approved seminar provider (Mec 404.01). Check with OPLC - Mechanical Licensing Board (Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board) before you rely on it.

When do New Hampshire HVAC CE hours have to be done?

Domestic Appliance Technician and Fuel Gas Fitter (Piping Installer / Installation Technician / Service Technician): License is valid for 2 years and expires on the last day of the month in which it was issued (Mec 402.01; RSA 310:8, II). Renewal must be filed online with the fee and CE proof on or before the expiration date, and not more than 60 days before it. OPLC sends a reminder at least 2 months ahead, but not receiving it does not excuse a late renewal. Check with OPLC - Mechanical Licensing Board (Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board) 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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