HVAC Trade License: There are 5 separate classifications that cover HVAC/R work.
Class A entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work without limitation to BTUH or HP capacities.
Class B entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work on A/C systems that do not exceed a 15-ton cooling capacity or one million BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of 15 HP or less.
Class C - Entitles the licensee, to service and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration equipment. To service, repair or replace components of HVACR equipment and to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems of not more than 15 tons cooling capacity per unit or 1 million BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of 15 horse power or less per unit.
A Class C license holder shall not install any original HVACR equipment or replace any existing HVACR equipment.
Class D – Entitles the licensee to perform “Sheet metal” work as it relates to ductwork for HVACR system. There is no limitation of horse power of the system to which the duct connects. The license holder in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation and service of HVACR equipment and systems.
Class E – Entitles the licensee to perform “Refrigeration” work as defined in Ark. Code 17-33-101 without limitation of horsepower. The license holder in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation and service of heating and air conditioning equipment used for the treatment of air for human comfort requirements.
To apply for a HVAC license, contact:
HVACR Licensing Board
4815 West Markham, Slot #24
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)682-4549
www.healthyarkansas.com/phc
www.arkansas.gov/labor
Important Contacts
There is currently no reciprocity in place at this time. Reciprocity is considered on an individual basis.
There is not any continuing education required for the Arkansas HVAC license at this time.
American Contractors currently does not offer a preparation course for the Arkansas HVAC Contractor License examination. Please contact us with questions. 800-992-1910.