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NBC Recertification or Transfer to NCI Advanced Air and Hydronic Balancing Certification
To strengthen and grow the overall influence of NCI commercial TAB certifications, changes were made to NBC certification beginning December 1, 2021, through the spring of 2024. NBC recertification will be available for up to two years for those who meet all qualifications before April 30, 2022.
All NBC certifications will sunset by April 30, 2024. The NBC certification is being replaced by NCI's Advanced Air and Hydronic Balancing Certification. Those successfully completing the recertification requirements will earn the designation NCI Air and Hydronic Balancing Professional. This is NCI's highest TAB certification.
All NBC certifications will sunset over the next two years
- Existing NBC Supervisors and Technicians may be NBC recertified one time for a period of up to 2 years from their current NBC expiration date, but in no case after April 30, 2022.
- Due to the pandemic, a grace period for NBC certifications expired on or after January 1, 2021, will be permitted. Providing all requirements are completed, and fees paid and accepted by NCI before April 30, 2022. Any NBC certifications expired prior to January 1, 2021, are no longer eligible for recertification.
- Recertifications during the grace period will only be valid for 2 years after the original expiration date.
- No new NBC certifications will be issued.
To become NBC recertified before April 30, 2022:
- Complete a new online NBC recertification application and agree to the requirements.
- Pay NBC recertification fee which includes replacement stamp and certificate.
- Attend and pay for an NCI commercial course approved for NBC recertification. An additional NCI certification may also be earned by attending and passing exams for any one of these approved courses:
Qualifying NCI commercial courses approved for transfer from NBC to new NCI Advanced Commercial Air and Hydronic Balancing Certification. Course Cost Hours of Training Commercial Air Balancing $800 24 Commercial System Performance $595 16 Test and Certify Ventilation Systems and Economizers $595 16 Hydronic Testing, Adjusting and Balancing $995 16
Two recertification options are available for NBC Certified Supervisors and Technicians
OPTION ONE
Recertify your existing National Balancing Council Certification.
- Most Supervisor, Technician and company certifications benefits remain unchanged.
- Meet all NBC recertification requirements.
- Pay NBC Supervisor recertification fee which includes replacement stamp, wallet card, and certificate - $995.00. Technicians’ recertification fees - $495
- Also, attend and pay for an approved NCI commercial recertification course.
OPTION TWO
Recertify and receive NCI Advanced Air and Hydronic Balancing Certification.
NBC certified individuals may immediately replace their NBC certification with NCI Advanced Air and Hydronic Balancing Certification.
To encourage an early transition to this certification we offer a special incentive*:
- Meet all recertification requirements described above
- Pay NCI Advanced Air and Hydronic Balancing Certification fees which include new stamp, wallet card and certificate - $295.00 ($700.00 savings)*
- And attend and pay for an approved NCI commercial recertification course.