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AL SB124

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

SB124 Summary

  • Expands Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors authority to regulate duct cleaning, filter replacement, and duct air tightness testing practices.

  • Requires filter replacement and duct cleaning contractors to complete minimum 4-hour board-approved training on air quality, filter installation, and system maintenance; application and annual renewal fees capped at $100.

  • Requires individuals performing duct air tightness testing to register with the board and complete training through HERS Rater, Building Performance Institute, or Home Builders Association programs; registration and annual renewal fees capped at $100.

  • Directs excess board funds exceeding 25% of previous year's budget to the nonprofit Alabama Home Builders Foundation for classroom training tools at educational facilities offering heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration curricula.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Board of, additional requirements regarding system filter replacement, duct cleaning, testing duct tightness, definition of terms, fees, classroom training, Secs. 34-31-18, 34-31-20, 34-31-21, 34-31-24, 34-31-25 am'd.

Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Board of

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 15 Favorable from Governmental Affairs with 1 amendment

4/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs1/14/2014

Full Bill Text

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