Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor License

Florida Class B Air Conditioning contractors can legally engage in contracting involving the following type of work:

• Central air-conditioning systems
• Heating
• Ventilating
• Refrigeration
• Ductwork for air-distribution systems
• Duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing requiring disassembly of the system
• Piping
• Pipe, vessel, and duct insulation
• Connect/disconnect and replace power wiring (load side of the dedicated Existing electrical disconnect switch)
• HVAC control wiring (Low voltage)
• Condensate drains from AC to waste disposal (no direct connection to sanitary system)
• Excavation (as needed to complete AC installations, maintenance or repair)
• ONLY disconnecting or reconnecting changeouts of liquefied petroleum or natural gas appliances within buildings
• A Class B air-conditioning contractor may test and evaluate central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems, including duct work
• The Class B License scope does not include:
  • Potable water lines
  • Liquefied petroleum or natural gas fuel lines within buildings
  • Sanitary sewer lines
  • Swimming pool piping and filters
  • Electrical power wiring

Class B Air Conditioning contractors cannot install systems bigger than 25 tons of cooling or 500,000 BTUs of heating.

How to Get a Class B Air Conditioning Contractor's License in Florida

1. Be 18 years of age.
2. Pass all parts of the exam(s) (within four years of the first attempt).
   If an applicant has a Bachelor's degree in building construction or a related field, as well as a 3.0 GPA or higher, the applicant is only required to take the business exam.
3. Pay the fee for the Application.
4. Complete the application form using the Online Services, or the Printable Application.
5. Be of good moral character.
6. Obtain worker's compensation and general liability coverage.
7. Demonstrate financial responsibility by submitting a Credit Report :
   • 660 FICO credit score or higher (applicant must submit a bond or irrevocable letter of credit if below 660 - FICO derived).
   • If FICO score is less than 660, the applicant must take a 14-hour financial responsibility course.
   • If applicable, provide proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and bankruptcy discharge.
8. Background check with Electronic Fingerprints.
9. Obtain public liability and property damage insurance.
   • Obtain workers' compensation or exemption from workers compensation insurance within 30 days of issuance of their license.
10. Satisfy one of the experience requirements set forth by the CILB:
    • A combination of Experience and Education
      • One year proved experience that applies to the category for which you are applying and a four-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to 3 yrs. experience), or
      • No less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses, and One year of experience as a foreman, or
      • Two years of credits from accredited college-level courses, one year experience as a foreman, and One year experience as a worker, or
      • One year of experience as a foreman, one year of credits from accredited college-level courses, and two years of experience as a worker, or
      • Four years of experience as a foreman or worker of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.
      • The board expects the applicant to have experience in the following areas of the Class B Air Conditioning trade:
        • Air Conditioning Equipment
        • Ductwork
        • Heating Equipment
        • Heating and Cooling Systems (1 year of experience)
    • Military Service
      Note: As part of the application applicant must submit the Fee Waiver and Military Service Verification for licensure
      • One year of experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and three years of military service.
      • One year of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, one year of experience as a foreman, and two years of military service.
      • Two years of experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying, and one year of military service.
11. Pass the Class B Air Conditioning and Business & Finance exams.(sign up for the exams)
12. Submit the complete Class B Air Conditioning application form to:
    Department of Business and Professional Regulation
    2601 Blair Stone Road
    Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor Exams

Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractors must pass two exams prior to obtaining their license. Do not sign up to take your exams until you obtain your books and begin studying for them!

Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor Classes

You can sign up for your classes at any time and receive access to lecture videos, practice questions, tabbing and highlighting instructions, as well as to step-by-step explanations on how to solve typical Class B A/C Contractor Exam Problems. The A/C B Contractor Classes prepare you for the trade and business exams (Florida Class B AC Contractor Testing Schedule). AC Contractor’s Test in Florida is arguably one of the most difficult AC Exams in the US. Let Contractor Campus provide you with the training you need to prepare for them. Below are the two training courses you can take to prepare for the Florida Class B Air Conditioning and Florida Business and Finance exams. You must pass both exams in order to obtain the Class B Air Conditioning Contractor’s License in Florida (every contractor, regardless of trade must pass the Business part). To sign up for the Florida Class B Air Conditioning and Florida Business Classes, simply click on the "enroll" buttons below and checkout; this will allow you to receive immediate online access to the Florida Class B Air Conditioning and Florida Business classes. All students have access for an unlimited amount of time (we stay with you until you pass all the tests and get your AC License). All live refresher online classes are on Saturdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (ET); we teach how to solve math problems for trade, business, and finance problems. For a list of upcoming classes for the Florida Class A Air Conditioning Contractor Exams click on the link within the course description below.

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Florida Class B Air Conditioning Contractor Books

The set of books includes all required references for both the Class B Air Conditioning and Business and Finance exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

List of Books for the Air Conditioning Class B Contractor Trade Exams

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List of Books for the Business and Finance Exam

Please note that the Florida Contractor's Manual is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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