Course Description

4 Hour HVAC Online CE Course – Alabama

Approved in Alabama | Provider #P0258 ✅
Only $39 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

Stay licensed and up to code with this state-approved 4-hour HVAC continuing education course. It’s fully online and self-paced, so you can log in and out anytime without losing your place. When you finish, you’ll download your certificate instantly, and we’ll report your hours to the state within 24 hours. Trusted by thousands of licensees for over 10 years.

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

• HVAC Contractors & Company Owners

• Journeyman & Master HVAC/R Technicians

• Installers, Service Techs, and Maintenance Professionals

• Dual-trade licensees who need HVAC-specific CE hours

This class provides 4 hours of HVAC CE applicable to Alabama license renewal.

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✅ How to Renew Your Alabama HVAC License

Step 1 — Complete Your CE

• Enroll in this 4-hour, Alabama-approved online HVAC course (Provider #P0258).

• Work at your own pace; your progress saves automatically.

Step 2 — Get Your Certificate

• Download your instant certificate immediately after completion (save it for your records).

Step 3 — We Report for You

• We report your hours to the state within 24 hours of completion.

Step 4 — Submit Your Renewal

• Renew through the Alabama licensing portal per your renewal notice and deadline.

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✅ What You’ll Learn — Course Topics (4 Hours)

Section 1: Overview of the 2021 IMC and Alabama Adoption (1 Hour)

• 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) structure, scope, and Alabama adoption timeline

• New/revised definitions essential for HVAC contractors

• Administrative provisions: permits, inspections, enforcement practices

• General regulations: system responsibilities, maintenance standards, manufacturer instructions

• Code update highlights from 2018 → 2021 IMC

• Local authority/jurisdictional variations & permitting processes

Section 2: Ventilation, Exhaust & Indoor Air Quality (1 Hour)

• Ventilation requirements for occupied spaces (residential & commercial)

• Mechanical exhaust systems: bathrooms, kitchens, clothes dryers

• Air infiltration & make-up air: combustion air supply, pressure balance

• Duct construction & installation: materials, sizing, sealing (IMC)

• Air filters & particulate control: minimum efficiency & maintenance

• IAQ best practices, including current guidance for healthy indoor environments

Section 3: HVAC Equipment, Combustion & Fuel Systems (1 Hour)

• Equipment approval/listing/labeling and third-party certifications

• Installation standards for furnaces & boilers: clearances, anchoring, access

• Combustion air & flue venting: sizing and venting types

• Gas piping: materials, sizing fundamentals, leak detection

• Chimneys, vents & draft control: natural vs. mechanical draft

• Emergency shutoffs & valve placement: safety code provisions

Section 4: Jobsite Safety, Inspection Readiness & Common Violations (1 Hour)

• Jobsite safety responsibilities (OSHA) & HVAC-specific risks

• PPE & safe handling of equipment; lifting techniques

• Fall protection & confined space protocols (attics, rooftops, crawlspaces)

• Inspection preparation: what inspectors look for in HVAC installations

• Common IMC violations and how to avoid them

• Incident reporting & best practices for corrective actions
  (Topics summarized from the official course outline.)

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Why 1st Choice Continuing Education?

• ✅ Approved in Alabama (Provider #P0258)

• ✅ Only $39 — no hidden fees

• ✅ Instant certificate at completion

• ✅ We report your hours within 24 hours

• ✅ Mobile-friendly, 100% online

• ✅ Call or text support: 1-800-698-2770

• ✅ Money-back guarantee

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Need Other Alabama CE? (Bundle Your Hours)

• Alabama Electrical Renewal — $99

• 4 Hour Plumbing & Gas Fitter CE — $37

• 2 Hour Gas Fitter CE — $29

• 2 Hour Plumbing CE — $29

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Enroll Now — Only $39 ✅

Finish your Alabama HVAC CE fast with a modern, self-paced online course.

Course Details

• Alabama Approved Provider: P0258
• 4 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.