Required Books
The references listed below are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
*There is an additional downloadable document for the Business and Finance portion of the exam*
FLorida Statutes Chapter 455, 2007.
*There is an additional item that is necessary during the exam* All Candidates: Bring an Architect's Scale (including 1/4" and 1/8" ) for the Trade Knowledge Exam.
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Additional Services
The Class A air conditioning contractor is one whose services are unlimited in the installation, maintenance, repair, fabrication, alteration, extension, or design of central air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems.
Class A contractors may also execute contracts requiring experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, fabrication, alteration, extension, or design of duct work in connection with a complete system but only to the extent that such duct work is performed by the contractor as is necessary to complete an air distribution system, boiler and unfired pressure vessel system, and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection with them.
This license does not allow any work such as liquefied petroleum or natural gas fuel lines within buildings, potable water lines or connections, sanitary sewer lines, swimming pool piping and filters, or electrical power wiring.
To apply, contact State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1-850-487-1395. If applying for initial licensure from May 1st of an Even numbered year through August 31st of an Odd numbered year the fee is $249.
If applying for initial licensure from September 1st of an Odd numbered year through April 30th of an Even numbered year the fee is $149.
You must pay a fee of $56.25 to Pearson VUE for the processing of your electronic fingerprints.
Candidates will receive an unofficial grade report on the day they pass the exam. However, test scores and license approval do not become official until ratified by the Contractors Licensing Board at their next meeting. Licenses are typically received within 14 days of the exam.
Important Contacts
Florida does not have a reciprocal agreement with any other states for the HVAC A license.
As of this time Florida requires 14 hours of board approved continuing education each biennium prior to the renewal period for both certified and registered contractors. At least 1 hour must deal with workplace safety, 1 hour must be on the subject of worker’s compensation, 1 hour must cover the subject of business practices, 1hour must cover the subject of laws and rules, 1 hour must cover wind mitigation methodologies, and 1 hour must cover the Florida Building Code advanced modules.
Pay $135.00 examination development fee payable to PTI, $80.00 examination administration fee payable to DBPR, but mailed to PTI. An $80.00 examination administration fee payable to Pearson Vue (formerly Promissor), the CBT (Computer Based Testing) contracted vendor, is due at the time of scheduling.
A score of at least 70% is required to pass the exams.
The exam is 2 days, open book, multiple-choice, and timed.
There are 2 parts to the exam, the business finance part and trade knowledge. The time limit for the trade exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes. The Business Finance portion is 6.5 hrs.
You must complete all portions of the examination within 4 years of the first attempt. After four years, all previous test scores become invalid and you will be required to take all parts of the examination again.
The Florida HVAC Class A exam is held during the 2nd day with a morning session of 65 equally weighted questions and an afternoon session of 65 equally weighted questions. The scores for the 2 sessions will be combined to determine your score for this portion of the exam.
The Florida Business and Finance exam is a 6.5 hr exam consisting of 125 equally weighted questions.
Applicants must submit an application and exam fee to become registered to take the exam. The testing company must receive completed applications and appropriate fees no later than 30 days prior to the next scheduled exam date.
Topics covered on the trade knowledge exam portion are pre-installation, sheet metal ducts, installation of refrigeration and HVAC systems, installation of refrigeration and HVAC equipment and components, maintenance analysis of refrigeration and HVAC systems, maintenance service of refrigeration and HVAC systems, and safety and equipment.
To schedule your exam you must ontact Professional Testing, Inc (PTI) at 1-407-264-0562.
American Contractors offers a 5-day seminar to prepare for the Florida HVAC Class A contractor license exam and includes preparation for the Business and Finance exam. Please contact us for additional information, 1-800-992-1910.
