An Act establishing HVAC construction supervisor licensing
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a licensing program for HVAC construction supervisors in Massachusetts. It allows the Board to issue licenses to individuals overseeing HVAC installations, repairs, and maintenance, with the option for specialized licenses for smaller systems. The bill also establishes a Continuing Education Advisory Council to assist the board in developing and administering continuing education requirements for licensed supervisors.
Key provisions
- Establishes a licensing program for HVAC construction supervisors.
- Allows for specialized licenses for smaller HVAC systems.
- Creates a Continuing Education Advisory Council to advise the board.
- The council will consist of representatives from various HVAC industry organizations and building inspection groups.
- The board may collect fees for licenses and retain them.
- The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure will serve as chairperson of the advisory council.
- Council members will not be compensated but can be reimbursed for expenses.
- The board can provide technical and clerical support to the advisory council.
Who is affected
- HVAC contractors
- Construction supervisors
- Building inspectors
- Home Builders Association of Massachusetts
- Air Conditioning Association of New England
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
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