nh-2026-195: Voluntary Certification of Heating Installers and Heating Equipment Service Personnel
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Summary
Repeal, Readopt w/Amendment
The agency’s own summary, as published.
The rule, in full
716 words as published, October 01, 2026. View the original →
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE RULES STATE HOUSE ANNEX 25 CAPITOL STREET, ROOM 234 CONCORD, NH 03301 RulemakingNoticeForm Notice Number: 2026-195 Rule Number: Mec 700
1. Agency: Mechanical Licensing Board
Agency Address: Mechanical Licensing Board c/o Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord NH 03301
6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including
whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: The Mechanical Licensing Board (Board) is seeking to readopt with amendment and repeal provisions in Chapter 700 relative to Voluntary Certification of Heating Installers and Heating Equipment Service Personnel. These rules establish the minimum training requirements for Voluntary Certification of Heating Installers and Heating Equipment Service Personnel. These rules implement RSA 153:16-b. The Board is seeking to streamline the rules and adopt changes made to the board upon the passage of RSA 310 and the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). The Board is proposing to adopt the Universal Application for Initial Licensure and the Universal Application for license renewal. The Board has realigned the rules with current statutory framework and repealed sections that are not supported by governing RSAs. Previously, the Board cited RSA 541:16, I(b), which does not contain legislative authority to establish administrative rules for these license types. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/21/2026 X Does this rule implement a state statute for the first time? If yes, please explain: These rules do implement a statute for the first time. The changes were made by the legislature in 2023 NH Ch. 112 (HB 655). 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: Individuals seeking voluntary certification as a heating installer and heating equipment service personnel. 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Statute Implemented Mec 701.01 (repeal) RSA 153:16-b, I Mec 701.02 (repeal) RSA 153:16-b, I Mec 702.01 (repeal) RSA 541:16, I(b) Mec 702.02 (repeal) RSA 541:16, I(b) Mec 702.03 (repeal) RSA 541:16, I(b) Mec 701.01 (formerly Mec 703.01) RSA 153:16-b, I Mec 701.02 (formerly Mec 703.02) RSA 153:16-b, II Mec 703.03 (repeal) RSA 153:16-b Mec 702.01 (formerly Mec 704.01) RSA 153:16-b Mec 703 (formerly Mec 705) RSA 310:6; RSA 153:16-b, III
7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate
persons with disabilities: Name: Carson Hansford Title: Administrative Rules Coordinator Address: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Phone Number: (603) 271-7809 Concord NH 03301 FAX Number: Email: oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov
8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in
the electronic format specified: Monday, November 30, 2026 _ Fax X Email oplc-rules@oplc.nh.gov _ Other ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/21/2026
9. Public hearing scheduled for:
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 Time: 8:45 AM Place: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification 7 Eagle Square Concord NH 03301 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A
10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):
FIS #: 26:189, dated: Monday, September 14, 2026
1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):
There is no difference in costs when comparing the proposed rules to the existing rules.
2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:
No federal mandate, no impact on state funds.
3. Cost and benefits of the proposed rule(s):
The fee provisions referenced in Mec 700 are applicable to Plc 1002.25, relative to application processing and licensing fees for the professions regulated by the Mechanical Licensing Board.
C. To independently owned businesses:
None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: There are no costs associated with this rule. These rules do not apply to political subdivisions. These rules do not mandate or assign any new, expanded, or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditure, and therefore, do not violate Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/21/2026
Documents
- Full text (state register) · October 01, 2026
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