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Maine journeyman HVAC technician license
HVAC technician license: what Maine Fuel Board asks for once you're logging hours.1
How much experience do you need in Maine?
1 year as a licensed apprentice; or a board-approved 160-hour course (75 lab hours) plus 6 months as a licensed apprentice; or a one-year accredited community college heating course of 320 hours (150 lab hours)1
- Journeyman license
- 1 yr1 year as a licensed apprentice; or a board-approved 160-hour course (75 lab hours) plus 6 months as a licensed apprentice; or a one-year accredited community college heating course of 320 hours (150 lab hours)
- Master solid fuel license
- 2 yrs2 years as a licensed apprentice solid fuel technician
- Master oil burner license
- 4 yrs4 years of licensed experience, at least 2 as a licensed journeyman
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Maine Fuel Board can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the Maine HVAC technician exam like?
You take the state exam once the board approves your hours. Prov, Inc. (computer-based; Maine testing centers in Auburn, Bangor, Portland and Presque Isle). Code book: NFPA 31 (oil-burning equipment), NFPA 211, NFPA 30A, NFPA 90B and NFPA 70 (2020 NEC), with the Maine Fuel Board Laws and Rules. Open book: you bring your own copy of the code book.12
How much does the hvac technician license cost?
Maine Fuel Board lists these fees.1
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Apprentice license | $40 |
| Journeyman license | $100 |
| Master license | $200 |
| Background check | $21 |
| Exam fee oil burner master or journeyman | $90 |
| Exam fee solid fuel | $65 |
| Biennial renewal apprentice | $40 |
| Biennial renewal journeyman | $100 |
| Biennial renewal master | $200 |
| Late fee within 90 days | $50 |
How do you renew it?
2 years, based on first licensure date.1 Continuing education: none listed. Renewal requires the online renewal application and fee.1
License levels in Maine
Apprentice, journeyman and master oil burner and/or solid fuel technician; propane and natural gas helper and technician; limited tank installer; limited wood pellet technician; limited energy auditor technicians.
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on Maine Fuel Board's site.
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Sources
- Maine Fuel Board: exam (maine.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Maine Fuel Board: exam provider (maine.gov, 2026-10-27)