Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journeyman Restricted License Details


Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Journeyman Restricted License

General Info - Statewide License

A journeyman restricted license is issued by the Board to allow the licensee to provide one or more (but not to exceed four) of the following services:  Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, or hydronic while under the direction and control of a licensed HVACR master or master restricted contractor 

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    Approval time

  • $20.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the License

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

  1. Must have been licensed as an apprentice for at least three years and during that period must have completed at least 1,875 hours of training in providing HVACR services under the direction and control of a licensed HVACR contractor.

  2. Pass the journeyman restricted examination with a score of 70% (unless you graduated from an approved Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council program within 2 years of application).

  3. Currently hold an apprentice license.

  4. Maryland has reciprocal licensing agreements with Delaware and Virginia. If you are licensed in one of these two states and meet the other minimum qualifications you do not need to take an exam to be licensed in Maryland. The qualifications to obtain a reciprocal license in Maryland are found at (Click here)

  5. Proof of 3 years of licensure as a licensed HVACR apprentice; and

  6. Proof of 3 years of experience under a licensed Master/Master Restricted HVACR contractor

  7. Any documentation from an approved course of study

  8. DLLR certificate of graduation from an approved apprenticeship program if applicable.

Apply for the License

  • Online Application

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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.

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.