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AL HB231
Bill
Status
5/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jack Williams
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AI Summary
HB231 Summary
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Renames the Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors to the Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors and expands its authority to regulate refrigeration services statewide.
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Establishes a new category of "Duct Air Tightness Testing Contractor" and requires individuals performing duct tightness testing to register with the board and complete training through HERS Rater, BPI Building Analyst, or Home Builders Association of Alabama QCATV programs.
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Sets registration and renewal fees for duct tightness testing contractors not to exceed $100 annually, with renewals required by December 31 of each year.
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Directs surplus board funds exceeding 25% of the previous year's budget to the nonprofit Alabama Home Builders Foundation for classroom training tools at educational facilities providing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration curriculums.
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Changes the certificate renewal date from 90 days after October 1 to December 31 of each year and increases maximum certification fees from $200 to $250.
Legislative Description
Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Board of, additional requirements regarding testing duct tightness, definition of terms, fees, classroom training, renewal date for certification, Secs. 34-31-18, 34-31-20, 34-31-21, 34-31-24, 34-31-25, 34-31-26 am'd.
Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Board of
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 10:18 a.m. on May 7, 2015.
5/7/2015