H 199 -- An Act Relative to Refrigeration Technicians - Updated March 2019
This bill would require that HVAC contractors obtain a refrigeration license to work on refrigerant system of less than ten-ton capacity. This is a refiled bill and during the 2019 legislative session.
ACA/NE members are concerned that if this bill passes, HVAC contractors would no longer be able to do what they presently do every day and have done for many years without a license. ACA/NE continues to work to defeat tis legislation.
S-157 -- An Act further defining gas fitting under the regulation of plumbing
ACA/NE is monitoring S-157, as there is some concern that passage of this legislation would change the definition of radon mitigation systems which should be categorized as ventilation.
ACA/NE members are concerned that if this bill passes, HVAC contractors would no longer be able to do what they presently do every day and have done for many years without a license. ACA/NE continues to work to defeat tis legislation.
S-157 -- An Act further defining gas fitting under the regulation of plumbing
ACA/NE is monitoring S-157, as there is some concern that passage of this legislation would change the definition of radon mitigation systems which should be categorized as ventilation.
BBRS Amendments - Updated March 2019
Efforts continue with the ACA/NE Contractor/Building Inspectors Working Group to overturn or amend a problematic amendment that was adopted by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS).
The BBRS amendment forbids licensed sheet metal workers from performing duct testing and testing of mechanical systems.
The BBRS amendment allows HERS Rater, HERS Rating Field Inspectors or an applicable BPI Certified Professionals to conduct duct testing and testing of mechanical systems.
The ACA/NE Amendments would allow HVAC contractors to perform duct testing and testing of mechanical systems.
The BBRS amendment forbids licensed sheet metal workers from performing duct testing and testing of mechanical systems.
The BBRS amendment allows HERS Rater, HERS Rating Field Inspectors or an applicable BPI Certified Professionals to conduct duct testing and testing of mechanical systems.
The ACA/NE Amendments would allow HVAC contractors to perform duct testing and testing of mechanical systems.
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