Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
An applicant for the refrigeration license must have held an apprentice registration for two or more calendar years; or has completed 3,000 hours of coursework or experience; or is a graduate of an approved refrigeration curriculum.
All applicants are required to obtain a $15,000 performance bond.
Passing the Business Law exam is required only if doing work over $50,000 per job.
Applications must be received 10 business days before the Board meeting date
Any and all legal entities engaged in the business of refrigeration contracting and servicing, installation and repair.
The use of mechanical or absorption equipment to control temperature, humidity, or both, in order to satisfy the intended use of a specific space, other than for human comfort.
To apply, contact the state of Alabama at 1-334-241-0840. The licensing/exam fee is $150.
Applications are process as they are received so waiting time should be less than 2 weeks.
To apply for a HVAC license, contact:
Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors
8 Commerce St. Ste 200
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334)241-0840 Phone
(334) 265-0570
http://www.hacr.alabama.gov/
For Testing Questions:
Prov Inc.
13614 Progress Blvd.
Alachua, FL 32615
(866) 720-7768
http://www.provexam.com/
Important Contacts
The state of Alabama may have reciprocity with Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee for Refrigeration, in addition to HAC. Please check with the board for specifications.
All certified contractors sall be required to complete four (4) credit hours of continuing education every year.
The Alabama Refrigeration Exam has 60 questions and a time limit of 3 hours.
Topics on the exam include General Knowledge, Piping, Systems & Sizing, Maintenance & Troubleshooting and Plan Reading.
To schedule your exam, you must first obtain pre-approval from the board. Then, contact Prov at 866-720-7768.
American Contractors does not currently prepare for the Alabama Refrigeration exam. American Contractors does carry the approved reference materials for this exam. Please contact Customer Service for more information.
