Michigan Refrigeration Contractor License

The Refrigeration Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Refrigeration piping
  • Systems employing the refrigeration cycle
  • Refrigeration equipment as:
    • Supermarket refrigeration
    • Industrial refrigeration
    • Biological materials
    • Food storage facilities

The Refrigeration Contractor License does not allow you to do the following work:

  • Portable self-contained units, such as:
    • Refrigerators
    • Dehumidifiers
  • Equipment of no more than 1.5 horsepower
  • Equipments exempted from the Michigan mechanical code

How to Get the Refrigeration Contractor's License in Michigan?

  1. Satisfy the criteria for licensure:
    • Be of good moral character.
    • Have at least 3 years or 6,000 hours of experience in the Refrigeration classification.
      • Include a thorough description of each previous work performed, along with its corresponding dates, employers, and length of work.
      • Include the types of equipment or systems worked on (e.g. venting and duct systems, types of refrigerants, tonnage, etc.).
    • If adding a new classification to an existing license, you must have held the pre-requisite classification for not less than 3 years IMMEDIATELY preceding the date of your application to qualify to add a classification.
  2. Fill out an online application or send a completed paper form by mail to P.O. Box 30255, Lansing, MI 48909, along with the corresponding non-refundable application fee and the required documents.
  3. Expect a response from the corresponding Department and if approved PSI© will contact the applicant in order to schedule the examination.
  4. Take the exam(s).
  5. Upon successful completion of the exams, the testing company will notify the licensing board and a license will be issued.

Michigan Refrigeration Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

Michigan Refrigeration Contractor License Exam

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference list.

Michigan Refrigeration Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 55
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 60 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Refrigeration piping
    • Refrigeration equipment as:
      • Biological materials
      • Commercial refrigeration
      • Food storage facilities
      • Industrial refrigeration
      • Supermarket refrigeration
    • Systems employing the refrigeration cycle to generate low temperatures for other than air conditioning equipment and systems
    • Knowledge of the safety standards
    • Knowledge of the codes:
      • Residential
      • Mechanical
  • PSI© Refrigeration Official Content Outline

Michigan Refrigeration Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Refrigeration exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • MICHIGAN REFRIGERATION - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $542.55
  • MICHIGAN REFRIGERATION - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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