OH SB54

Creates a voluntary "residential-only certification" issued by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board for contractors in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and hydronics working on residential projects

Requires applicants to maintain contractor's liability insurance with minimum $250,000 coverage for complete operations and an additional $250,000 for work performed by direct labor subcontractors

Sets certification fee at $100 for a 5-year term (prorated for shorter periods, minimum $20) and $100 renewal fee, with 20 hours of board-approved continuing education required per certification period

Prohibits knowingly claiming to be a certified residential-only contractor without holding the certificate, with violations punishable as a minor misdemeanor (first offense) or fourth-degree misdemeanor (subsequent offenses)

Explicitly states the certification is not required to work on residential construction projects in Ohio and does not require direct labor subcontractors to be licensed or certified