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Heating Equipment Technician
License 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. This regulation does not include Fuel Gas Fitters.

Legislation: NH RSA 153: 16-b; Administrative Rules Chapter Saf-Mec 100-500

Certification Requirements:

  • Submit application and pay fee
  • Heating Equipment Installation Certificate, Heating Oil Endorsement
    • Provide a signed affidavit by the employer documenting 4,000 hours of appropriate field experience
    • 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
  • Heating Equipment Service Technician Certificate, Heating Oil Endorsement
    • Provide a signed affidavit by the employer documenting 4,000 hours of appropriate field experience
    • 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

Examination: As required for NORA or NATE certification

Continuing Education: As required for NORA or NATE certification

Fees:

  • Initial certificate: $50
  • Renewal certificate: $50
  • Late renewal fee (31 days and over): $15
    All certificates expire on the last day of the month, two years from the date of issuance

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.

revised Jan 2018

Licensing Agency
Mechanical Safety and Licensing Section
Division of Fire Safety
New Hampshire Department
110 Smokey Bear Boulevard
Concord, NH 0330
(603) 223 4289
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education No educational requirements
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/01/2020
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