Florida Sheet Metal Contractor License

A Florida Sheet Metal Contractor is a contractor whose services are unlimited in the sheet metal trade and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill necessary for the manufacture, fabrication, assembling, handling, erection, installation, dismantling, conditioning, adjustment, insulation, alteration, repair, servicing, or design, if not prohibited by law, of ferrous or nonferrous metal work of U.S. No. 10 gauge or its equivalent or lighter gauge and of other materials, including, but not limited to, fiberglass, used in lieu thereof and of air-handling systems, including the setting of air-handling equipment and reinforcement of same, the balancing of air-handling systems, and any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing that requires at least a partial disassembling of the system.

Licensing Requirements

Below are some of the requirements needed to become a licensed Sheet Metal Contractor in the State of Florida:

Age

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Examination

Must take and pass the state certification examinations (Sheet Metal and Business & Finance). Please note that the application process cannot be started until the exams are taken and passing scores are obtained.

Experience / Education

A person will qualify for a Certified Sheet Metal Contractor’s license by meeting one of the following requirements:

• Four-year construction-related degree from an accredited college (equivalent to three years’ experience) and one year proven experience applicable to the category for which you are applying.
• One year experience as a foreman and not less than three years of credits from accredited college-level courses.
• One year experience as a worker, one-year experience as a foreman, and two years of credits from accredited college-level courses.
• Two years’ experience as a worker, one year experience as a foreman, and one year of credits from accredited college-level courses.
• Four years’ experience as a worker or foreman of which at least one year must have been as a foreman.

Military Veterans

A veteran will qualify for a certified license by meeting on of the following:

• Three years of military service and one year experience as a foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.
• Two years of military service, one year experience as a foreman, and one year experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.
• One year of military service, one year experience as a foreman, and two years experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.

Applicants for the Certified Sheet Metal Contractor License must have experience in the areas listed below:

• Fabrication, Design and Installation of Duct Systems.
• Fabrication, Design and Installation of Air Handling / Ventilation Systems.
• Air Balancing
• Experience can also derive from the following areas:
  • Repairing and Servicing Duct Systems
  • Repairing and Servicing Air Handling/Ventilation Systems
  • Fabrication & Design, Installation, Reparing and Servicing: Gravel Stops, Coping, Fascia Systems, Gutters & Downspouts and Flashing Systems.

Financial / Credit

Applicants will need to provide proof of financial stability and responsibility by submitting personal credit reports. Credit reports must include a FICO derived credit score and indicate that local, state and federal records have been searched. Credit report containing a credit score (FICO derived) on applicant from a nationally recognized credit reporting agency, which includes a public records statement that records have been checked at local, state, and federal levels. If credit score is below 660 (FICO derived) applicant must submit a bond or irrevocable letter of credit. Note that Fifty percent (50%) of the bond or letter of credit requirement may be met by completion of a 14-hour financial responsibility course.

Fingerprints

An applicant must have a background check as part of the licensing process.

Insurance

Applicants are required to attest that they have obtained public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts determined by Board rule. Applicants are also required to obtain workers compensation insurance or obtain an exemption from worker’s compensation insurance within 30 days of issuance of their license.To download the different application forms related to the Sheet Metal Contractor’s License, you may visit the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board’s site.

Florida Sheet Metal Contractor Exams

Florida Sheet Metal 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!

Sheet Metal Exam

The Sheet Metal Contractor Exam is 80-questions long, lasts 4 hours and 45 minutes, is open-book and covers the following subjects: Pre-Installation and Site Work, Industrial Duct Fabrication, Architectural Sheet Metal, Fabricating Other Sheet Metal Structures, Installation of Sheet Metal Systems, and Safety & Equipment.

Business and Finance Exam

This is a separate test which lasts 6.5 hours, and contains 120 questions. Some of the subjects included in this test are: Establishing the Contracting Business, Managing Administrative Duties, Managing Trade Operations, Conducting Accounting Functions, Managing Human Resources, and complying with Government Regulations.

Florida Sheet Metal Contractor Classes

You can take Sheet Metal Contractor Classes in Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, Miami, or Online. 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 Sheet Metal Contractor Exam Problems. The Sheet Metal Contractor Classes prepare you for the trade and business exams. Florida Sheet Metal Contractor Testing Schedule. You must pass all exams before applying for the Sheet Metal Contractor’s License in Florida. To sign up for the Florida Sheet Metal Contractor classes, simply click on the "enroll" button below and checkout; this will allow you to receive immediate access to the Florida Sheet Metal Contractor Classes online, and will also enable you to attend in-person Exam Prep classes. All students have access to both online and in-person classes for an unlimited amount of time (until passing all the Florida Sheet Metal Contractor exams needed to get the Sheet Metal license!). The in-person classes are not mandatory and can be taken at the student's discretion. For a list of upcoming classes for the Florida Sheet Metal Contractor Exams click on the link within the course description below.

• Florida Sheet Metal Contractor Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $599.00

  $599.00

• Florida Business and Finance (Construction) Course

  This is the course which prepares you for the Business and Finance exam. The Business and Finance exam is mandatory for all contractors regardless of specific trade. This course teaches you how to find answers within the books (AIAs, Builder’s Guide to Accounting, Florida Contractor’s Manual, and Ch 455), and how to solve accounting problems. Detailed lecture videos teach how to solve problems step-by-step, and if you need some extra help, you can go to in-person review classes at no extra charge.

  $299.00

  $299.00

Florida Sheet Metal Contractor Books

The set of books includes all required references for both the Sheet Metal 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 Sheet Metal Contractor Trade Exams

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  Florida Contractor's Manual 2017 Edition

  The Florida Contractor's Manual is used as one of the references for the Business and Finance exam.

  $124.80

  $124.80

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  NFPA 90A Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2015

  NFPA 90A is the standard for the installation of air conditioning and ventilation systems published by the National Fire Protection Agency.

  $48.48

  $48.48

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  NFPA 90B Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, 2015 edition

  The Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, 2015 Edition, is the latest standard in its field and is currently used for contractor mechanical and air conditioning testing in the State of Florida.

  $43.09

  $43.09

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists and Noncom….Solids

  NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists and Noncombustible Solids.

  $51.47

  $51.47

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  NFPA 96 Ventilation Control and Fire Protection

  NFPA 96 is the standard for controlling the ventilation and overall fire prevention in commercial cooking operations.

  $53.28

  $53.28

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards

  The Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards is a SMACNA publication which covers all aspects of the installation, construction, and handling of fibrous glass panels within the context of duct construction.

  $114.18

  $114.18

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible

  The HVAC Duct Construction Standards is a SMACNA publication which deals with all aspects of metal and flexible duct construction.

  $177.78

  $177.78

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual

  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual is the go-to reference for contractors in the mechanical and sheet metal trades.

  $249.60

  $249.60

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Trane Ductulator

  The Trane Ductulator is a tool used for duct sizing. It provides the user with the dimensions for both rectangular and circular ducts as long a required air flow and air velocity are given.

  $12.25

  $12.25

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  Florida Building Code - Mechanical

  The Florida Mechanical Code is currently on its 2017 edition and is the most widely used reference for Mechanical-installations compliance in the State.

  $88.00

  $88.00

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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List of Books for the Business and Finance Exam

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  Florida Contractor's Manual 2017 Edition

  The Florida Contractor's Manual is used as one of the references for the Business and Finance exam.

  $124.80

  $124.80

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Statutes Chapter 455

  Chapter 455 of the Florida Statutes (Business and Professional Regulation: General Provisions) contains regulation directly impacting the licensing process of contractors in the State of Florida.

  $12.19

  $12.19

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

  The A201 is published by the AIA and establishes the general conditions of the contract for construction.

  $67.10

  $67.10

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  A401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor Subcontractor

  Please beware of companies selling photocopies of AIA documents. You will not be allowed to use photocopies during testing. If you suspect a company of engaging in this illegal practice, please email [removed]

  $67.10

  $67.10

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  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  A701, Instructions for Bidders

  Please beware of companies selling photocopies of AIA documents. You will not be allowed to use photocopies during testing. If you suspect a company of engaging in this illegal practice, please email [removed]

  $46.18

  $46.18

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Builder's Guide to Accounting

  Builder's Guide to Accounting, is used for the Business and Finance contractor exam in Florida.

  $26.53

  $26.53

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  Yes +$10.00 no (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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