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How to get a HVAC technician license in Oregon
Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Oregon's
official board.
Two-tier structure (CCB business license + BCD individual work license) is the distinguishing feature. Federal EPA Section 608 certification required to handle refrigerants.
Issuing authority: Two agencies: Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) licenses the HVAC business/specialty contractor; Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), within Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, licenses the individual HVAC work (Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R and Limited Energy Technician).. Official page: https://apps.oregon.gov/SOS/LicenseDirectory/LicenseDetail/640
To operate an HVAC business you must hold an active CCB contractor license (business registration with Oregon Sec. of State, surety bond, insurance, exam). The BCD LHR endorsement requires an active CCB license, a full-time signing supervisor, and a $75 fee; no separate exam or CE for the LHR itself.
Reciprocity
Not specified on the official page reviewed.
Renewal
BCD LHR license renews every 3 years (July 1). CCB contractor registration renews every 2 years.
Notes
Two-tier structure (CCB business license + BCD individual work license) is the distinguishing feature. Federal EPA Section 608 certification required to handle refrigerants.
Questions
Do you need a license to work as a HVAC technician in Oregon?
Two-tier structure (CCB business license + BCD individual work license) is the distinguishing feature. Federal EPA Section 608 certification required to handle refrigerants.
What HVAC technician license levels does Oregon have?
The levels are CCB specialty contractor (HVAC scope), BCD Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR), BCD Limited Energy Technician (Class A / Class B).
How do you get licensed as a HVAC technician in Oregon?
To operate an HVAC business you must hold an active CCB contractor license (business registration with Oregon Sec. of State, surety bond, insurance, exam). The BCD LHR endorsement requires an active CCB license, a full-time signing supervisor, and a $75 fee; no separate exam or CE for the LHR itself.
Does Oregon have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
Sources: apps.oregon.gov. Always confirm current requirements with the issuing authority.
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