HVACR Groups Ask For Technicians To Be Classified As Essential
Legislation also urged to help contractors impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Trade associations and membership societies representing North America’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry requested that federal, state, and local authorities grant “essential business” status to those technicians and engineers who are tasked with keeping the American people productive, healthy, and comfortable in these trying times. (To see whether HVACR technicians are considered essential workers in your area, check here.)
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) joined with nine other organizations, representing the HVACR and water heating equipment manufacturers, contractors, technicians, engineers, plumbers, and sheet metal contractors in issuing a statement to governmental organizations grappling with travel and personal interaction restrictions designed to prevent the spread of infection.