Iowa HVAC Technician Continuing Education Requirements

• 8 hours

  of board-approved CE every 3 years

  8 license classes
  • Master or Journeyperson - HVAC/Refrigeration
  • Master or Journeyperson - Mechanical
  • Master or Journeyperson - Hydronics
  • Master or Journeyperson - Sheet Metal
  • Specialty - Service Technician HVAC
  • Specialty - Hearth Systems
  • Multiple Mechanical Discipline Licenses
  • Continuing education

  Iowa HVAC Technicians 8-Hour Continuing Education

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Iowa

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 8 hours and topics Iowa Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board (Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing) requires.

2. Step 2

   Complete it online, at your pace

   Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

3. Step 3

   Download your certificate instantly

   Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

4. Step 4

   Renew with the board

   We report your completion to the board by roster within 30 days. Then renew every 3 years through the board.

Questions Iowa hvac technicians ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Iowa hvac technicians need?

Iowa hvac technicians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Iowa Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board (Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing).

Which license classes does the Iowa hvac technicians CE requirement apply to?

The 8 hours requirement applies to: Master or Journeyperson - HVAC/Refrigeration, Master or Journeyperson - Mechanical, Master or Journeyperson - Hydronics, Master or Journeyperson - Sheet Metal, Specialty - Service Technician HVAC, Specialty - Hearth Systems, Multiple Mechanical Discipline Licenses, Continuing education.

What topics are required for Iowa hvac technicians continuing education?

Iowa Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board (Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing) requires coverage of: Mechanical code (8 hours); Discipline (4 hours); Safety (4 hours); At least half of hours in person.

How are completed CE hours reported to Iowa Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board (Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing)?

Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 30 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Can Iowa hvac technicians complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Iowa requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.