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Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Posted in: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 75, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. The Department requests comments on the proposed rule changes and information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule changes, including any applicable data, research, or analysis. What are the proposed… Read More about Summary of Proposed Rule Changes and Request for Comments and Information

Change In Minimum Age for ACR Registered Technicians

Posted in: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

HB 1859 (88th Regular Legislative Session, 2023) amended Section 1302.5035 of the Occupations Code to lower the minimum age of a registered technician from 18 years of age to 16 years of age. As of September 1, 2023, a person 16 years of age or older may apply to become a registered air conditioning and refrigeration… Read More about Change In Minimum Age for ACR Registered Technicians

Take Care When Purchasing Electrical Code Books

Posted in: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has discovered that some 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) books purchased from an online source do not appear to be legitimate. The NEC is the industry standard for commercial, residential and industrial electrical safety in the United States and internationally. TDLR is aware that an unknown number… Read More about Take Care When Purchasing Electrical Code Books

Commission Votes to Delay Effective Date of 2020 NEC Requirement

Posted in: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

On Tuesday, May 18, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation held an emergency meeting in response to an imminent threat to public health and safety. It has been found that compliance with Section 210.8(F) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) can interfere with the proper functioning of certain types of air conditioning and… Read More about Commission Votes to Delay Effective Date of 2020 NEC Requirement