Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
Applicants for the heating and air conditioning license contractor license must have held an apprentice registration, issued by this Board for two or more calendar years within the last 5; or completed 3,000 hours of coursework or experience; or is a graduate of an approved heating, air conditioning or refrigeration curriculum.
All applicants are required to obtain a $15,000 performance bond.
The Business Law exam is required only if doing work over $50,000 per job.
The Board office must receive complete application ten business days before the Board’s meeting date
Any individual or any regularly employed person for any partnership or corporation who for hire is engaged in the installation or service and repair of heating and air conditioning systems. A heating and/or cooling apparatus consisting of an air heating and/or cooling fixture from pipes, plenums or blowers including any accessory and equipment installed in connection herewith; specifically excluding window units, automotive or farm implement type heating and/or air conditioning equipment.
To apply, contact the state of Alabama at 1-334-241-0840. The licensing 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
www.hacr.alabama.gov
To register for an Electrical, Homebuilder or HVAC Exam Contact:
PROV
13614 Progress Blvd.
Alachua, FL 32615
866-720-7768
www.provexam.com
Important Contacts
The state of Alabama has reciprocity agreements in place for HVAC with Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
All certified contractors sall be required to complete four (4) credit hours of continuing education every year.
The Alabama Heating & Air Exam has 115 questions,a time limit of 5 hours and is administered by Prov.
Topics on the exam include General Knowledge 12, Piping 11, Systems & Sizing 25, Equipment 12, Maintenance 11, Plan Reading 3, Business Organization 3, Risk Management 3, Project Management 2, Estimating 3, Safety and Environmental 3, Labor Laws 3, Payroll and Employment Taxes 3, Financial Management 3, Contracts 3, Lien Laws 2, Licensing Laws 3,and Electrical Applications for HAC Systems 10
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 HVAC exam. American Contractors does carry the approved reference materials for this exam. Please contact Customer Service for more information.
