Alabama HVAC Contractor License
| Requirements: |
- Pre-approval from the Alabama Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors is required.
- There are no requirements regarding experience or education level. However, an HVAC Contractor is required to obtain 8 hours of continuing education every other year.
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| Services: |
A Certified HVAC Contractor is authorized to install or service and repair or replace heating and air conditioning systems including natural gas heating and air conditioning appliances. Also includes specifically the servicing, repair, or replacement of those appliances in manufactured housing set up as stationary housing, but excluding the piping to such appliances.
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| Applications: |
The examination fee (paid directly to the board) is $125.00 whereas the fee to obtain the license is an additional $150.00. |
| Reciprocity: |
This license has reciprocity with Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. |
| Continuing Education: |
All certified contractors shall be required to acquire eight (8) credit hours of continuing education over a two-year period. |
| Exam: |
- The fee for the exam is $125 and is paid directly to the board.
- The Alabama HVAC Contractor Exam has 80 questions and a time limit of 4 hours.
- A 67.5% is required to pass.
- Topics on the exam include insulation; hangers and supports; sound, vibration, and seismic control; heating and cooling principles; refrigerants; commercial load calculations; testing, adjusting, and balancing; controls; air conditioning and heat pump systems; furnaces and heaters; chimneys, flues, and vents; combustion air; ducts; ventilation and exhaust; safety; piping; and residential load calculations.
- To schedule an examination, contact PSI Examination services at 1-800-733-9267.
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| References: |
The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
- 2003 International Mechanical Code
- 2003 International Fuel Gas Code
- ACCA Ductulator
- Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards
- HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible
- Manual D
- Manual J
- Manual N
- Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- OSHA Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926
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| Training: |
We offer review for the Alabama HVAC Contractor Exam through 1 ½ day seminar or in a home study/tutorial format. The fee for the class is $395. The fee for the study guide is $150. At class, students will receive a study guide includes sample questions, practice math problems, sample load calculations, and a highlighting guide for the approved references. For more information on either attending a seminar, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.
Study Guide Price: $150
Seminar Price: $395
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