HB 6079 Summary

• Restructures mechanical contractor licensing under a Board of Mechanical Rules within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, changing oversight from the Department of Labor.

• Establishes three license types: mechanical contractors (5-year minimum experience required), journey technicians (3-year experience or 6,000 apprenticeship hours), and apprentice technicians (must register and work under contractor supervision).

• Requires licenses classified by work type including hydronic heating/cooling, HVAC equipment, ductwork, refrigeration, limited/unlimited heating and cooling service, and fire suppression systems.

• Sets licensing fees at $100 for mechanical contractor examination, $75 for journey technician examination, with 3-year renewal cycles and continuing education requirements including code change training.

• Imposes civil fines up to $5,000 for first violations and $10,000 for repeat violations by licensees; criminal penalties up to $25,000 and one year imprisonment for unlicensed individuals performing regulated mechanical work.