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New Hampshire renewal guide

Fuel Gas Installation Technician License

If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.

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What matters before you file.

Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.

Renewal period

Every 24 months

Renewal fee

$180.00

Late penalty

$25.00

Bond requirement

No

Insurance requirement

No

Continuing education

6 hours

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

  1. 1

    Finish the CE first

    Complete the 6 required hours before you start the renewal.

  2. 2

    File with the board

    File through New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) and pay the $180.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.

    Renew online
  3. 3

    Leave room for processing

    Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.

If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $25.00, with a 30-day grace period.

Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

New Hampshire Fuel Gas Installation Technician License


The New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board, under the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), issues the Fuel Gas Installation Technician license. This license authorizes the installation and venting of fuel gas appliances in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.


What This License Authorizes


Fuel Gas Installation Technicians are authorized to install fuel gas utilization equipment (appliances), including connecting appliances to gas piping, installing venting systems, and performing initial startup and testing of gas appliances such as furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and gas fireplaces.


Examination and Experience Requirements


Applicants must complete required classroom hours from an approved school and accumulate on-the-job training as a Fuel Gas Fitting Trainee before sitting for the Installation Technician examination.


Fees


  • Application Fee: $190
  • Renewal Fee: $180 (every 2 years)
  • Late Fee: $25 per month after 30-day grace period
  • Reinstatement Fee: $190 (if expired over 1 year)

Continuing Education


Fuel Gas Installation Technicians must complete 6 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle (3 hours of code update per year). Each annual course must be different.


Renewal Process


  • Renewal Period: Every 2 years (expires last day of birth month)
  • Renewal Fee: $180
  • Grace Period: 30 days from expiration before late fees apply
  • Late Fee: $25 per month after the grace period
  • Lapsed Over 1 Year: Must retake examination and complete 2 code update courses; $190 reinstatement fee

Consequences of Operating Without a License


Performing fuel gas appliance installation without a valid license violates New Hampshire mechanical safety laws. Penalties include fines, cease-and-desist orders, and potential criminal charges.


*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the NH OPLC Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board.*

Official links

Check the board or agency directly.

Required documents

  • exam_results
  • proof_of_experience
  • government_issued_id

Source notes

NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification — Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board . https://www.oplc.nh.gov/license-fees-mechanical-safety-and-licensing-board-0

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