Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Inspector License Details


Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Inspector License

General Info - Statewide License

Inspector License 

Allows an individual to work as inspector for a state county or local government for the state of Maryland.

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Obtaining the License

Ready to get your license? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. Licensure as a Maryland master, master restricted, or journeyman HVACR contractor.

  2. Current Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) certification in one of the following classifications: Mechanical inspector, mechanical plans examiner, plumbing inspector, plumbing plans examiner, one- and two-family dwelling combination inspector, one- and two-family dwelling mechanical inspector, one- and two-family dwelling plumbing inspector.

  3. Four years of experience as an inspector or mechanic in the mechanical building and construction trade, including HVACR, and pass the journeyman exam with a score of at least 70%.

  4. Copy of journeyman/journeyman restricted/master/master restricted license.

  5. Copy of current BOCA certification.

  6. Proof of four years of experience as an inspector or mechanic in the mechanical building and construction trade, including HVACR.

  7. Proof of employment as an inspector for a state, county, or local government or inspection company employed by a government agency.

Apply for the License

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Maintaining Your License

Renewal and maintenance -

Maintaining your License (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain License/stay in good standing)

  1. Submit a renewal application and pay a renewal fee.

  2. Attend a refresher course at least once a year conducted by the State Board or a course approved by the State Board and conducted by a county or local subdivision.

Agency/Contact

License Issuer - Information

Who issues the license?

Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

Contact Information

Patricia McCray

Email: patricia.mccray@maryland.gov

Tel: (410) 230-6159 / Fax: (410) 244-0977

Work hours:

Address

Address: 500 N. Calvert Street, Room 201, Baltimore, MD, 21202

Purpose

Why the License is required?

The Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors licenses and regulates individuals who provide commercial and residential HVACR services pursuant to the provisions of Business Regulation Article 9A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 09.15. The Board is also authorized to adopt applicable regulations for the provision of HVACR services, including codes and minimum standards for the installation, alteration, remodeling, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The Board investigates complaints against licensees and complaints related to unlicensed practice. The Board may pursue disciplinary charges against an individual for violations of applicable laws or regulations, conduct hearings and, if warranted, impose administrative sanctions including suspension or revocation and/or assess a civil penalty up to $5,000 for each violation of a law and regulation.

Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation the legal authority to issue this approval?

Business Regulation Article 9A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and Code of Maryland Regulations 09.15.