Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Board Information
Rules and Legislation

 Proposed Rules & Legislation

1.     Amendment of Idaho Code § 54-5001 and 54-5002 (RS17375C1) (HB480) Passed, effective 7/1/08

--Amends existing law relating to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide for revised code editions; to permit the Idaho Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Board to adopt revisions and later editions of the code; to revise an exception to certificate of competency requirements; and to define a term.

2.     Adoption of Pending Rule IDAPA 07.07.01.024 Passed, effective 4/2/08

--The current administrative rule establishes the minimum requirements to obtain a HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Specialty Hearth Installer license, which includes specific education requirements. This rule change provides an alternative to those requirements for someone who has obtained the experience and knowledge from sources other than the requirements listed in the current rule.

3.     Adoption of Pending Fee Rule IDAPA 07.07.01.027 Passed, effective 4/2/08

--This limited specialty license would allow waste oil heating equipment installers to install this equipment without obtaining a full unlimited HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) contractor and/or journeyman license. The installer would be required to meet the licensure requirements to perform installations establishing a minimum level of competency to the public. The proposed rule changes establish a speciality HVAC license for waste oil heating equipment installers.

4.     Adoption of Pending Fee Rule IDAPA 07.07.01.028 Passed, effective 4/2/08

--This limited specialty license would allow fuel gas piping installers to install this equipment without obtaining a full unlimited HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) contractor and/or journeyman license. The installer would be required to meet the licensure requirements to perform installations establishing a minimum level of competency to the public. The proposed rule changes establish a speciality HVAC license for fuel gas piping installers.

5.     Adoption of Pending Fee Rule IDAPA 07.07.01.051 Passed, effective 3/26/08

--The changes in fees for HVAC permits simplify the calculation of residential permit fees by basing fees on the square footage of the residence and associated outbuildings constructed at one time. Permit fees for non-residential installations decrease in cost, but bring them into conformance with electrical which have been adjusted to match these fees, and plumbing permit fees which decrease substantially in cost versus their current costs. By adopting a common fee basis for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permits, the programming and implementation costs associated with the new software system are minimized. The structure is also more easily understood by staff and customers alike.

 Existing Rules & Legislation

Idaho Statues Title 54 Chapter 50 - Installation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems
HVAC Administrative Rules - IDAPA 07.07