H2815 ‐ An Act Relative to Refrigeration Technicians
The legislation to require that HVAC contractors obtain a refrigeration license continues to be of concern to ACA/NE.
H2815 was filed by Rep. Nick Collins (D-Boston) and testimony was heard on October 17, 2017 before the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Last session, the legislation was sent to a study committee, effectively killing the bill. To kill the bill this session, ACA/NE has again retained the services of Delaney & Associates, Inc.
ACA/NE is concerned that if the refrigeration bill passes, many HVAC contractors will no longer be able to do what they presently do every day, and have done for many years without an additional license. Most residential and small commercial systems are limited to 5 tons or less and an exemption exists for work under 10 tons.
Click here to read the ACA/NE Testimony on H2815.
H2815 was filed by Rep. Nick Collins (D-Boston) and testimony was heard on October 17, 2017 before the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Last session, the legislation was sent to a study committee, effectively killing the bill. To kill the bill this session, ACA/NE has again retained the services of Delaney & Associates, Inc.
ACA/NE is concerned that if the refrigeration bill passes, many HVAC contractors will no longer be able to do what they presently do every day, and have done for many years without an additional license. Most residential and small commercial systems are limited to 5 tons or less and an exemption exists for work under 10 tons.
Click here to read the ACA/NE Testimony on H2815.
Proposed Sheet Metal Code Update
The Air Conditioning Association of New England (ACA/NE) is concerned that the Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers has again undertaken a review of the proposed Sheet Metal Code 271 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). ACA/NE believes that adopting the UMC is not consistent with the objectives of Governor Baker’s Executive Order 562 to reduce unnecessary cost, burden and complexity to the operation of government.
ACA/NE recently sent a letter outlining member concerns to DPL Commissioner Charles Borstel. Click here to read the letter.
ACA/NE recently sent a letter outlining member concerns to DPL Commissioner Charles Borstel. Click here to read the letter.
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