Iowa HVAC Continuing Education
We offer online Iowa Plumbing and Mechanic Systems Board Division approved continuing education.
Take the continuing education to renew your Iowa HVAC license today. All of our courses can be completed At Your Pace Online to help you meet the state's requirements to maintain your license. Once you finish your course, we provide an official certificate of completion for your records. Learn more about our state reporting service here.
IA 2024 IMC Update Part 1
4h course
Take this course for an overview of important provisions found in the first five chapters of the 2024 International Mechanical Code. The lessons review several topics, including code definitions, the code’s scope, and ventilation and exhaust systems.
IA 2021 IMC Update Part 1
4h course
This course reviews and highlights essential Code requirements of the first five chapters of the International Mechanical Code (IMC). Included in the review are specific examples of the life safety systems relating to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and exhaust systems. Changes from the previous version of the IMC are identified. This course has no prerequisites.
IA Electrical Safety (NFPA70E 2021)
4h course
This course equips Iowa HVAC technicians exposed to electrical hazards with knowledge needed to apply safety requirements from the NFPA 70E. We start by detailing the arrangement, scope, and purpose of the document, as well as define common terms. Then, we discuss securing an electrically safe work condition, lockout/tagout, energized work, grounding electrical equipment, arc flash and more. In summary, we clarify NFPA 70E safety practices used in the electrical industry. This course has no prerequisites.
IA 2024 IMC Update Part 2
4h course
Iowa HVAC professionals can take this course for a detailed overview of chapters six through eight of the International Mechanical Code. The lesson material focuses on changes made to the 2024 edition. Topics discussed include combustion air, ductwork, and chimneys.
IA 2021 IMC Update Part 2
4h course
This IA-approved course covers 2021 International Mechanical Code updates found in Sections 6-15. Specific topics include duct systems, combustion air systems, chimneys and vents, fireplaces and solid fuel-burning equipment, boilers and water heaters, refrigeration systems, hydronic and fuel oil piping, and solar thermal systems.
IA Residential HVAC System Replacements
2h course
This course will review and highlight essential HVAC installation challenges with replacement systems. Included in the review will be specific examples of challenges related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and exhaust systems, and best practices to overcome those challenges. This course will primarily concentrate on residential systems.
CE Requirements to Renew an Iowa HVAC License
- Licensees with a Single License must take 8 hours of CE prior to license renewal.
- 2 hours must cover safety (Iowa Occupational Health & Safety)
- 2 hours must cover code (applicable plumbing or mechanical code)
- 4 hours must cover discipline (must be in current license discipline only)
- People who hold Multiple Mechanical Licenses must take 14 hours.
- 4 hours must cover safety (Iowa Occupational Health & Safety)
- 2 hours must cover mechanical code
- 8 hours must cover discipline (from one or any combination of discipline licenses held)
- Anyone who holds any Combination of Mechanical & Plumbing Licenses must obtain 16 hours.
- 4 hours must cover safety (Iowa Occupational Health & Safety)
- 2 hours must cover mechanical code
- 2 hours must cover plumbing code
- 8 hours must cover discipline (from one or any combination of discipline licenses held)
Only 50% of hours can be taken online.
All of our courses are approved by the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board.
State of Iowa HVAC License Renewal Deadlines
- All HVAC/R and Mechanical license renewals must be complete by June 30th every 3 years (2026, 2029, 2032, etc.).
