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February 2026
House Bill 4719: HVAC Construction Supervisor Licensing for Small Businesses
For several years, ACA/NE has advocated for the creation of an HVAC Construction Supervisor License (CSL) through the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS). Despite multiple presentations and ongoing follow-up, the proposal failed to advance, leading to growing frustration among building inspectors and residential HVAC contractors across the Commonwealth.
ACA/NE believes that an HVAC-specific CSL is essential to streamline licensing for single- and two-family residential HVAC work. A dedicated license would establish consistent certification, testing, and continuing education requirements for professionals supervising residential HVAC installations.
To move this initiative forward, ACA/NE is pursuing a legislative solution through House Bill 4719, An Act to Create HVAC Construction Supervising Licensing for Small Businesses.
If enacted, the legislation would:
This legislation represents a significant step forward for the HVAC industry in Massachusetts by:
ACA/NE will continue to advocate for this important legislation on behalf of residential HVAC contractors and the broader industry.
Click here to read House Bill 4719
Below, find links to ACA/NE and member testimony in support of House Bill 4719.
For several years, ACA/NE has advocated for the creation of an HVAC Construction Supervisor License (CSL) through the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS). Despite multiple presentations and ongoing follow-up, the proposal failed to advance, leading to growing frustration among building inspectors and residential HVAC contractors across the Commonwealth.
ACA/NE believes that an HVAC-specific CSL is essential to streamline licensing for single- and two-family residential HVAC work. A dedicated license would establish consistent certification, testing, and continuing education requirements for professionals supervising residential HVAC installations.
To move this initiative forward, ACA/NE is pursuing a legislative solution through House Bill 4719, An Act to Create HVAC Construction Supervising Licensing for Small Businesses.
If enacted, the legislation would:
- Establish appropriate oversight for HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance
- Recognize HVAC as a specialized construction discipline requiring specific expertise
- Create a CSL–HVAC specialty license, modeled after existing CSL licenses for roofers, masons, insulators, and window and siding contractors
- Place the license under the jurisdiction of the BBRS, subject to existing codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
- Expand HVAC industry representation by adding two HVAC professionals to the BBRS Continuing Education Advisory Council
This legislation represents a significant step forward for the HVAC industry in Massachusetts by:
- Creating clearer, statewide guidelines for HVAC installation and maintenance
- Ensuring qualified supervision of HVAC work, improving safety and quality
- Giving HVAC professionals a direct voice in continuing education and licensing standards
ACA/NE will continue to advocate for this important legislation on behalf of residential HVAC contractors and the broader industry.
Click here to read House Bill 4719
Below, find links to ACA/NE and member testimony in support of House Bill 4719.
If you have a question or need more information about legislative and regulatory issues, please contact
Zachary Jarman, ACA/NE Account Administrator, at [email protected].
Zachary Jarman, ACA/NE Account Administrator, at [email protected].
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