Vermont HVAC continuing education requirements

All 3 Vermont 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.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Vermont HVAC renewal guide

8 hours of CE

Applies to the Gas Appliance Installer certificate (Natural Gas / LP Gas / Both)

CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Renewal deadline: Certificate of fitness runs 3 years (20 V.S.A. 2731(c)(4)). The expiration date is printed on the certificate.
License level: State license
Board: Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

8 hours related instruction in previous 3 years, at least 2 hours on CO leakage prevention and safety inspection of existing appliances (NFPA 54 Annex H).

Proof and reporting

Vermont Energy Goals module required for new/renewed credentials after 7/1/2021 (certificate submitted with application).

Renew on the official site 802-479-7564 (Oil & gas technicians: 802-216-0500)

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8 hours of CE

Applies to: Oil Burning Equipment Installer (NORA Silver) and Oil Burning Equipment Installer, Limited (NORA Bronze)

CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Renewal deadline: Certificate of fitness runs 3 years (20 V.S.A. 2731(c)(4)). The expiration date is printed on the certificate.
License level: State license
Board: Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Proof and reporting

8 hours related instruction in previous 3 years incl. at least 2 hours on CO leakage and inspection procedure, OR a current NORA Silver or Gold certificate.

How CE ties to the renewal

Vermont Energy Goals module required for new/renewed credentials after 7/1/2021.

Renew on the official site 802-479-7564 (Oil & gas technicians: 802-216-0500)

Track these CE hours

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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How CE fits into the Vermont 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 Vermont HVAC renewal guide.

Vermont HVAC CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Vermont HVAC license need?

Gas Appliance Installer certificate (Natural Gas / LP Gas / Both): 8 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Oil Burning Equipment Installer (NORA Silver) and Oil Burning Equipment Installer, Limited (NORA Bronze): 8 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Check with Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing) before you rely on it.

What does Vermont HVAC continuing education have to cover?

For the Gas Appliance Installer certificate (Natural Gas / LP Gas / Both): 8 hours related instruction in previous 3 years, at least 2 hours on CO leakage prevention and safety inspection of existing appliances (NFPA 54 Annex H). Check with Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Vermont HVAC CE hours?

For the Gas Appliance Installer certificate (Natural Gas / LP Gas / Both): Vermont Energy Goals module required for new/renewed credentials after 7/1/2021 (certificate submitted with application). Check with Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing) before you rely on it.

When do Vermont HVAC CE hours have to be done?

For the Gas Appliance Installer certificate (Natural Gas / LP Gas / Both): Gas Appliance Installer certificate (Natural Gas / LP Gas / Both): Certificate of fitness runs 3 years (20 V.S.A. 2731(c)(4)). The expiration date is printed on the certificate. Check with Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing) before you rely on it.

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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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