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How to get a HVAC technician license in Maryland

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Maryland's official board.

Dedicated state HVACR board. EPA 608 required for refrigerants.

Issuing authority: Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors, within the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (Maryland Dept. of Labor).. Official page: https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/hvacr/hvacrlicreq.shtml

License levels in Maryland

Maryland HVAC technician licensing at a glance

RequirementsMaster: at least 3 years licensed as a journeyman providing all areas of HVACR services, minimum 1,875 hours in the preceding year, and pass the master exam at 70% (holding current journeyman-or-higher licensure). Master Restricted: same experience/hours/exam, restricted scope. Limited: 2 years journeyman experience, 1,000 hours in the prior year, and 70% on the limited exam. Journeyman: 4+ years as a licensed apprentice with 6,000+ training hours and 70% on the journeyman exam. Contractor levels (except journeyman) must carry general liability of at least $300,000 and property damage liability of at least $100,000.
ReciprocityNot addressed on the official page reviewed.
RenewalNot detailed on the official page reviewed.
NotesDedicated state HVACR board. EPA 608 required for refrigerants.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a HVAC technician in Maryland?
Dedicated state HVACR board. EPA 608 required for refrigerants.
What HVAC technician license levels does Maryland have?
The levels are Master, Master Restricted, Limited, Journeyman, Apprentice.
How do you get licensed as a HVAC technician in Maryland?
Master: at least 3 years licensed as a journeyman providing all areas of HVACR services, minimum 1,875 hours in the preceding year, and pass the master exam at 70% (holding current journeyman-or-higher licensure). Master Restricted: same experience/hours/exam, restricted scope. Limited: 2 years journeyman experience, 1,000 hours in the prior year, and 70% on the limited exam. Journeyman: 4+ years as a licensed apprentice with 6,000+ training hours and 70% on the journeyman exam. Contractor levels (except journeyman) must carry general liability of at least $300,000 and property damage liability of at least $100,000.
Does Maryland have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
Not addressed on the official page reviewed.

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