Rockland County, NY HVACR license holders must complete 5 hours of continuing education before license renewal each year. We offer both in-person and self-paced online courses that meet all county requirements. Classes are available every other fall, typically in September and October.

⚖️ Regulations & Compliance

• Navigating the Rockland County Board Website

• Chapter 319 Overview

  • §319-2 Definitions

    • Air Conditioning / A/C Contractor

    • Gas Distribution Piping

    • Heating / Heating Contractor

    • Refrigeration / Refrigeration Contractor

    • Sheet Metal / Sheet Metal Contractor

  • §319-3 License Requirements

    • Misdemeanors

    • Up to 1 Year in Jail

  • §319-4 Board of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Examiners

    • Who They Are

    • Why You Should Attend Meetings

  • §319-5 Installation Standards — Codes Apply

  • §319-14 Construal of Provisions — Local Rules Still Apply

  • §319-17 Penalties for Offenses

  • Fees: Pending updates — curriculum will be adjusted once new fee schedules are adopted.

❄️ New Refrigerants – A2L

• Why New Refrigerants Are Being Adopted

• New Code Requirements for A2L Systems

• Practical Applications

• Safety for Workers and Consumers

• Future Trends in Refrigerants

🧰 Code & Technical Knowledge

• Updates in the 2020 NYS Code (Based on IMC 2018)

• Phenolic Ductwork & Duct Systems

• Hydronic Regulations

• Refrigeration Piping Standards

⚡ NY Stretch Energy Code

• C403.7.4 Energy Recovery Systems (Mandatory)

• Table 4.2.1.2 Site-to-Source Energy Conversion Ratios

• R403.3 Ducts Installed in the Thermal Envelope

🦺 Safety

• Hard Hats / Helmets

• Heat Exhaustion Awareness

• Eye Protection Practices

🤖 Artificial Intelligence in HVACR

• Using AI for Troubleshooting

• Marketing and Lead Generation with AI

• Pricing Optimization

💵 Pricing Exercise

• Practical, hands-on pricing strategy activity

🛡️ Regulations & Compliance

• BFR requirements and registration

• Avoiding disciplinary actions

• Scope of HVACR licenses

• Handling abandoned licenses

⚠️ Safety & Best Practices

• Material handling and lifting techniques

• Crane operation and safety procedures

• Proper use of gloves and protective gear

📖 Code Updates & Technical Knowledge

• 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) updates

• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) changes

• Condensate management (IMC vs. NSPC)

• Fire damper installation and compliance

💼 Business & Environmental Considerations

• Pricing strategies: "How much should you charge?"

• Understanding the carbon footprint of HVACR systems