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How to get a HVAC technician license in Ohio

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

State license covers commercial HVAC; residential-only work is regulated locally. Refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification. The 70% exam passing score in prior data was not confirmed on an official page.

Issuing authority: Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance. Official page: https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/industrial-compliance/boards/ohio-construction-industry-licensing-board

License levels in Ohio

Ohio HVAC technician licensing at a glance

RequirementsAt least 5 years as an HVAC trades-person immediately prior to application (or be a registered engineer with 3 years); pass the PSI licensing examination; maintain at least $500,000 contractor liability insurance assigned to a contracting company; provide 40 completed CE hours in code for initial licensure.
ReciprocityOCILB has reciprocity agreements with several states (e.g., WV, AL) for HVAC; verify per state.
RenewalAnnual renewal; requires 10 classroom hours of approved continuing education each year.
NotesState license covers commercial HVAC; residential-only work is regulated locally. Refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification. The 70% exam passing score in prior data was not confirmed on an official page.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a HVAC technician in Ohio?
State license covers commercial HVAC; residential-only work is regulated locally. Refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification. The 70% exam passing score in prior data was not confirmed on an official page.
What HVAC technician license levels does Ohio have?
The levels are HVAC Contractor (commercial state license).
How do you get licensed as a HVAC technician in Ohio?
At least 5 years as an HVAC trades-person immediately prior to application (or be a registered engineer with 3 years); pass the PSI licensing examination; maintain at least $500,000 contractor liability insurance assigned to a contracting company; provide 40 completed CE hours in code for initial licensure.
Does Ohio have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
OCILB has reciprocity agreements with several states (e.g., WV, AL) for HVAC; verify per state.

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Sources: com.ohio.gov · dam.assets.ohio.gov. Always confirm current requirements with the issuing authority.

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