- (a) Pursuant to RSA 153:30, I, individual fuel gas fitting, domestic appliance technician, hearth system installation and service technician, master plumber, and journeyman plumber licenses (“mechanical licenses”) shall expire every two years on the last day of the month of the licensee's birth.
- (b) Individuals whose mechanical licenses have not been renewed by the board before their expiration date shall be considered expired, and subject to the provisions of RSA 153:37, I if they practice any type of fuel gas fitting and/or plumbing without a currently valid license.
- (c) Should an individual fail to renew a license prior to expiration, said license shall be reinstated for the remainder of the 2 year licensing period within 365 days after its expiration by paying a late fee in addition to the renewal fee.
- (d) A late fee is not required during the first 30 days of expiration but shall be assessed for each portion of every calendar month thereafter.
- (e) An individual who has completed the application and educational components for licensure renewal may remain licensed by requesting a deferral of the renewal fees for up to 90 days past the expiration date, and provided the individual submits a one-time payment of $50.00.
- (f) An individual licensee who fails to renew any portion of his or her mechanical license within 365 days after the expiration date shall have that portion of the license reinstated upon proof of the successful completion of the licensing exam for each category of license being renewed, payment of the late fee and renewal fee; or
(g) Individuals whose mechanical licenses have not been renewed by the board before the expiration date may apply for reinstatement provided they have met all the requirements of Saf-Mec 300 for initial licensure.
- (1) Applicants who meet the full requirements of Saf-Mec 300 shall not be charged a late fee but shall be charged a reinstatement fee if applicable.
- (2) Applicants who meet the requirements of (g)(1) above shall receive their mechanical license for the remaining portion of their original two year licensing cycle.
Source. #10848, eff 7-1-15