Course Description

3 Hour Mechanical / HVAC License Renewal – Virginia Online CE Course

Approved by Virginia DPOR | Course #2731004873 | Provider #2730000396 | $29.95 | Instant Certificate

Renew your Virginia HVAC or Mechanical license online with this 3-hour continuing education course, fully approved by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). This course is based on the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), and fulfills the complete CE requirement for Virginia HVAC tradesmen.

Offered by 1st Choice Continuing Education, this course is 100% online, self-paced, and mobile-friendly. Log in and out anytime without losing progress. You’ll receive an instant certificate of completion, and we report your hours to DPOR within 24 hours.

Have questions? Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770 — we’re here to help.

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 Course Features

• DPOR Approved – Course #2731004873 | Provider #2730000396

• Satisfies the 3-hour CE requirement for mechanical/HVAC license renewal

• Only $29.95 – no hidden fees

• Instant certificate after completion

• CE hours reported to DPOR within 24 hours

• 100% online and accessible from any device

• Log in/out at your convenience

• Support via text or call: 1-800-698-2770

• Money-back guarantee

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What This Course Covers

This course includes 3 hours of structured content, updated for the 2021 USBC and 2021 IMC, with a focus on safety, compliance, and best practices for HVAC professionals.

- Hour 1: Virginia USBC & IMC UpdatesCourse Outline

• Overview of the 2021 USBC and how it incorporates the IMC

• Ductwork and ventilation system requirements

• Updated energy efficiency regulations (SEER, IAQ, humidity control)

• Fire/smoke control systems and new inspection mandates

- Hour 2: Technical and Field-Based Code Updates

• Refrigerant changes and EPA phase-outs

• Duct sealing, insulation, and air distribution standards

• Hydronic system pipe sizing and chiller performance

• Combustion safety and gas piping compliance

- Hour 3: Safety, Compliance, and Ethics

• OSHA safety and hazard control standards for HVAC techs

• Handling hazardous materials (refrigerants, lead, asbestos)

• Retrofitting older systems and legal contractor responsibilities

• Ethics, licensing, and contractor accountabilityCourse Outline

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Who Should Take This Course?

This course is for:

• HVAC Technicians & Contractors licensed in Virginia

• Mechanical Tradesmen under DPOR

• Professionals required to complete 3 hours of code-based CE

• Anyone renewing a license under the Mechanical Code classification

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Virginia Mechanical CE Requirements

According to the Virginia DPOR:

• All tradesmen must complete 3 hours of continuing education for license renewal

• Content must reflect the most recent USBC, which incorporates IMC updates

• Course must be DPOR-approved and reported within 24 hours

• Licensees must complete CE before their expiration date

✅ This course satisfies all CE requirements
✅ Includes updates to USBC and IMC for 2021
✅ Hours reported to DPOR within 24 hours

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Other Virginia DPOR-Approved CE Courses

Need CE for more than one license? We’ve got you covered:

• 3-Hour Electrical License Renewal – Virginia

• 3-Hour Plumbing License Renewal – Virginia

• 1-Hour Gas Fitter License Renewal – Virginia

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Enroll Now – Complete Your HVAC CE Online

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Course Details

• Virginia DPOR Approved Provider #2730000396
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Virginia Course #2731004873
• 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.