HEATING EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Description

Heating equipment technicians install, service or repair residential or non-residential heating equipment systems, water heating systems, or appliances using heating oil.

NOTE:  This certification is voluntary, and not required by law. The regulation for Heating Equipment Technicians does not include Fuel Gas Fitters.

Statute/Rules

NH RSA 153:16-b; Administrative Rules Chapter Saf-C 4900

Regulatory Agency	BUREAU OF BUILDING SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION Division of Fire Safety NH Department of Safety 33 Hazen Drive Concord, New Hampshire 03301
phone	(603) 223-4289
fax	(603) 223-4294
web	www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/firesafety/building/mechanical/heating
contact person	Robert Farley, Deputy Fire Marshal
e-mail	fmo@safety.state.nh.us

Certification Requirements

• Heating Equipment Installation Certificate, Heating Oil Endorsement
  1. Provide a signed affidavit by the employer documenting 4,000 hours of appropriate field experience
  2. One of the following valid certificates:
     • National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Silver Certificate
     • National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Gold Certificate
     • North American Technician Excellence (NATE) modules including both Oil Heating Installation and Oil Heating Service Technician
  3. Submit application and pay fee
     
     
• Heating Equipment Service Technician Certificate, Heating Oil Endorsement
  1. Provide a signed affidavit by the employer documenting 4,000 hours of appropriate field experience
  2. One of the following valid certificates:
     • National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Silver Certificate
     • National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Gold Certificate
     • North American Technician Excellence (NATE) modules including both Oil Heating Installation and Oil Heating Service Technician
  3. Submit application and pay fee

Examination

• As required for NORA or NATE certification

Continuing Education

• As required for NORA or NATE certification

Fees

Initial certificate	$150.00
Renewal certificate	$100.00
Late renewal fee (31 days and over)	$50.00
Endorsements (maximum two)	$25.00 each

Reciprocity:

• A certificate may be issued to an applicant who presents evidence of being authorized to perform these duties by another state, jurisdiction, or country that maintains professional standards equivalent to or higher than those of this state. Applicants must submit an application form, documentation of 4,000 hours of field experience, copies of the certificate issued by another state, jurisdiction, or country and documentation of professional standards required by the other state, jurisdiction, or country, and pay the applicable licensing fee.

Residence/Citizenship:  Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required

Number of Active Certificates:  not provided

Standard Occupational Code (O*Net):  49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers

Related Training:  Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventialtion, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Further Information*
National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA)
600 Cameron Street, Suite 206
Alexandria VA 22314
phone: (703) 340-1660
web: <www.nora-oilheat.org>

North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
4100 North Fairfax Drive #210
Arlington VA 22203
phone: (703) 276-7247
web: <www.natex.org>

last revision: August 2007

*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.