Effective immediately, the State of Massachusetts regulations for Hot Work Safety is enforcing a 3-year limitation for training. This means Hot Work Cards will only be valid for 3 years.

For those with Hot Work Cards Completed since February of 2023:
If you have earned your Hot Work Card within the last 3 years (February of 2023 to now), it will expire 3 years from the date on your card. You should plan on retaking the online course prior to your card’s expiration date. Please plan on taking it prior to your 3-year anniversary of taking the course.

For those with Hot Work Cards Completed prior to February of 2023:
If you earned your Hot Work Card prior to this date, your card will be expired as of February 1, 2026. You will need to retake the online course and successfully complete the online test to earn a new Hot Work Card that will be good for 3 years. This process will need to be completed every 3 years to maintain an active Hot Work Card.

To register for an online Hot Work Course, please use this link to sign up:

https://www.nfpa.org/product/51b-hot-work-safe-practices/olhwork

This link will bring you to the NFPA site where you can purchase the online test, set up an NFPA Account, review the online course and complete the online test. Creating an account will allow you to maintain your Hot Work Card going forward. There is a charge of $51 to enroll in this course. Please plan your time accordingly, as the State of Massachusetts will be strictly enforcing this safety code as of February 1, 2026.