Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Class B Contractor License

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Class B Contractor License permits its holder to:

• Perform activities with cooling systems of 25 tons and under, and heating systems of 1.5 million BTUs/hour and under, such as:
  • Treating air to control temperature, humidity, cleanliness, ventilation, and circulation to meet human comfort requirements
  • Using mechanical or absorption equipment to control temperature or humidity to satisfy the intended use of a specific space
  • Controlling temperature, humidity, or cleanliness solely for production requirements or the proper operation of equipment

How to Get the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Class B Contractor’s License in Texas?

1. Be over the age of 18
2. Verify the experience required, the applicant must meet at least one of these standards:

   • 48 months of practical experience in related work under licensed supervision over the last 72 months
   • 12 months as a Registered Technician, this certificate can also be obtained through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR); plus 36 months of practical experience in related work under licensed supervision over the last 48 months
   • Experience should be documented on an Experience Verification Form by the Licensed Supervisor(s) the work was conducted with, not by the applicant; This form should be sent in with the rest of the application documents
   • An exception can be made if the applicant meets either of the following criteria:

     • Holding a Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
     • Being a Licensed Engineer, or having a Degree in Mechanical Engineering
     • Working with an industrial operation dedicated to cooling or heating processes
3. Select the corresponding Class and Endorsement to determine the scope of work. Submit and fill out the Application Form and turn it in with the corresponding fee to the TDLR
   • Each license will be granted with only one endorsement, but multiple licenses can be applied for at the same time, with the same business information and address
4. Await approval for exam eligibility from the Texas Department of Licensing Regulations. PSI© will reach out with instructions for scheduling an exam
   • Details about the contents, sources, and studying material for the exam can be found in the ACR Candidate Information Bulletin
   • If the applicant fails the exam, a retake could be scheduled with PSI© within 24 to 48 hours after failing it. This process can be repeated as long as the application is current (one year from turning in the application)
5. Submit a Certificate of Insurance after passing the licensing exam
   • The applicant must maintain commercial liability insurance while the license is active. Insurance needs to be obtained from a provider that has been authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance
   • In the case of multiple licenses, a single policy can cover them as long as it meets the minimum requirements for the most demanding one
6. Expect a notification from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation once the application has been completed and fully validated

Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Class B Contractor License Exam Prep Course

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Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Class B Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade exams, including the official reference lists. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation TDLR has determined that the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program licenses should be divided in Class A and Class B. Class A licenses for this program allow the holder to work on units of any size, while Class B licenses have a limitation of scope, allowing the holder to work on cooling systems of under 25 tons, and heating systems of 1.5 million BTUs/hour and under. Moreover, these divisions have subclassifications called Endorsements, which on top of the size of the units a licensee is allowed to work on, specify the type of equipment and purpose of the units they are allowed to work on. Environmental Air Conditioning refers to control of temperature, humidity, cleanliness, ventilation, and circulation to meet human comfort requirements. Commercial Refrigeration refers to mechanical or absorption equipment designed to control temperature or humidity to satisfy the intended use of a specific space. Applicants are advised to select the corresponding Class and Endorsement which is specific for the field of work they want to be licensed in.

Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Class B Contractor Book Set

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

Texas Environmental Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Class B Contractor Exam Books

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