How to get an HVAC license in Massachusetts
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Division of Occupational Licensure, Office of Public Safety and Inspections (refrigeration and pipefitter licenses); Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (sheet metal, ductwork) licenses HVAC contractors in Massachusetts.
Who licenses HVAC work in Massachusetts
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Division of Occupational Licensure, Office of Public Safety and Inspections (refrigeration and pipefitter licenses); Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (sheet metal, ductwork) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search HVAC licenses |
| License types | Refrigeration Contractor, Refrigeration Technician, Pipefitter Master, Pipefitter Journeyman, Sheet Metal master and journeyperson (separate board) |
How to get licensed
- Apply to refrigeration and pipefitter licenses for a credential such as Refrigeration Contractor, Refrigeration Technician or Pipefitter Master.
- Yes, the Office of Public Safety and Inspections holds examinations for refrigeration and pipefitter licenses. source
- Refrigeration and pipefitter licenses renew every two years, expiring on the licensee's birthday. source
HVAC requirements in Massachusetts
| Exam | Yes, the Office of Public Safety and Inspections holds examinations for refrigeration and pipefitter license. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Refrigeration and pipefitter licenses renew every two years, expiring on the licensee's birthday. source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees | Not found on an official source. |
Hiring an HVAC contractor?
See every official lookup in Massachusetts, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an HVAC license in Massachusetts?
- Division of Occupational Licensure, Office of Public Safety and Inspections (refrigeration and pipefitter licenses); Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (sheet metal, ductwork) licenses HVAC contractors in Massachusetts.
- How do I check an HVAC license in Massachusetts?
- The Division of Occupational Licensure, Office of Public Safety and Inspections (refrigeration and pipefitter licenses); Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers (sheet metal, ductwork) keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Massachusetts. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How often does an HVAC license renew in Massachusetts?
- Refrigeration and pipefitter licenses renew every two years, expiring on the licensee's birthday.
Other trades in Massachusetts
- General contractor license in Massachusetts
- Electrical license in Massachusetts
- Plumbing license in Massachusetts
- Roofing license in Massachusetts
- All Massachusetts trades
HVAC license in other states
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Sources
- https://madpl.mylicense.com/verification/
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter146/Section84
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter146/Section85
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.