Tennessee Mechanical Contractor License (TN CMC)
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Requirements to Obtaining your License. A Mechanical Contractors License in Tennessee covers classifications that include plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, process piping, boilers, gas piping, fire sprinklers, as well as others. This license is required in Tennessee when the project exceeds $25,000.
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Work that can be Done Under this License This is a broad license that covers HVAC, Refrigeration, Gas Piping, Plumbing, Solar HVAC, Process Piping, Sprinklers and Fire Protection, Insulation of HVAC Systems, Pollution Control, Pneumatic Tube Systems, Pneumatic Temperature Control, Boiler Construction and Repair. |
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Applying to get your License An application for licensure can be obtained from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors by calling 1-800-544-7693. The licensing and application fee is $250.00. |
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Reciprocity Agreements Tennessee has limited reciprocity agreement with the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. |
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Continuing Education There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time. |
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Exam Details
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Books and References for the Exam 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.
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Exam Review, Training, Education We offer review for the Tennessee Full Mechanical Contractor Exam through 1 day seminar or in a home study/tutorial format. The fee for the class or study guide is $445. 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. Our online training is now included with every seminar. Seminar Price: $445 |
Seminar Schedule

| Location | Date |
| Nashville Area | Jan. 10th |
| Knoxville Area | Feb. 7th |
| Nashville Area | Feb. 9th |
| Knoxville Area | March 5th |
| Nashville Area | March 7th |
| Knoxville Area | April 2nd |
| Nashville Area | April 5th |
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| Nashville Area | May 9th |
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| Nashville Area | Aug. 8th |
Live Seminar
Give us a call at 800-952-0910 to reserve your spot in our seminar. In our 1 or 2 day live seminar, you learn from an instructor. It's free to come back anytime within 1 year.










