Welcome to the website of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, an agency within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. We appreciate your visit to our homepage and we look forward to assisting you.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Maine Fuel Board will require licensees to use the online application system to apply for all licenses, exams, renewals, and permits. Using the online system allows staff to process applications more quickly and efficiently. This will decrease wait times and will allow applicants to track the status of their applications.

As a result of this change, after January 1, 2024, applications received by fax, mail or email will not be processed and will not be returned to the applicant.

The link to our online application portal can be found below
https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board/online-services

If you need password assistance, please contact staff at fuel.board@maine.gov  
If you encounter difficulty in using the online application system, please reach out to inforME customer support at: https://www.maine.gov/informe/about/support.html

Purpose

The Maine Fuel Board was established to oversee and protect the public through the regulation of propane and natural gas, oil and solid fuel burner technicians and related equipment in Maine.

The primary responsibilities of the Board are to examine and license qualified applicants for licensure in the categories of Master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Journeyman Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Apprentice Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician, Propane and Natural Gas Technicians, Limited Propane Energy Auditors, Limited Oil Energy Auditors, Limited Tank Installers and Limited Wood Pellet Technicians; to establish and maintain required board standards for safety, to investigate all complaints of noncompliance or violations of board law or rules, and to recommend suspension or revocation or refuse to renew licenses after proper notice and hearing.

You may follow this link to the Secretary of State's office to view a list of board members. Members of the public should not contact board members with questions or comments.  All questions, comments or any other board-related matters must be directed to the Board’s manager. 

 

Staff Announcements:

Memorandum of Understanding for the Installation of Mini-Split Heat Pumps:

MOU Between the MFB and the EEB for the Installation of Mini-Split Heat Pump in One and Two Family Dwellings, and in Existing Multi-Family Dwellings with Electric Heat (PDF)

MOU Between the MFB and the EEB for the Installation, Service, and Repair of Hot Water, Steam, Warm Air Heating Systems and Water Heaters (PDF)

MOU Between the MFB and the PEB for the Installation of Hot Water or Steam and Warm Air Heating Systems, Radiation Supply and Return Connections (PDF)

 

Fuel Gas Detection Law

For information on the fuel gas detection law that became effective 1/1/2022 please read the attached notice Gas Detection Law (PDF). The Maine Fuel Board does not have jurisdiction over this law. If you have any questions please contact the Fire Marshal's office at (207) 626-3870 or visit the State Fire Marshal's Office.

 

Free Code Update Training

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/maine-fuel-board-53861760443

 

Maine Fuel Board 2024 PHCC Expo PowerPoint Presentation

2024 Code Update PowerPoint (PDF)

Fuel Board Licensing FAQs (PDF)

 

Licensing

Notice Regarding License Verification Requests

License verifications is available at no charge by visiting Maine Fuel Board online licensing portal. OPOR does not issue paper license verifications.

 

License Delivery

Licenses and other communications from the Maine Fuel Board will be sent to you by email, so please be sure to keep your contact information current. Follow this link to verify your contact information.

*Depending on your email security settings communications from the board, including licenses, may be directed to your junk/spam folders. Please be sure to check these folders for board communications from noreply@maine.gov.*

 

2020 GAS EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS

All individuals for propane and natural gas licensure are first required to submit an examination application, receive board-approval to sit for examination, sit for and pass a Maine Fuel Board propane and gas examination prior to applying for a license pursuant to 32 M.R.S. § 18135(2).

Please note pursuant to Maine Fuel Board Rules Chapter 4, 4.13.2 “Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant together with any attachments.” Applicants cannot be considered for examination without a complete application including all CETP certificates and an Onboard Transcript detailing completion of the requisite modules.