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In Virginia, businesses (not individuals) performing HVAC work must hold a Contractor's License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors, with the "HVA" (HVAC Contractor) specialty designation. There are three classes of contractor licenses (A, B, and C) that determine the monetary value of projects you can undertake.
Business Entity: You must create a legal business entity (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation, etc.) and register its name with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
Qualified Individual: Your business must designate a "Qualified Individual" who meets specific experience requirements related to HVAC. This individual will take the trade exam on behalf of the business.
Experience (for Qualified Individual):
Class A: Five years of practical experience in HVAC.
Class B: Three years of practical experience in HVAC.
Class C: Two years of practical experience in HVAC.
Examination (for Qualified Individual): The Qualified Individual must pass two exams administered by PSI Exams:
Virginia HVAC Contractor (HVA) Exam: Covers the technical aspects of HVAC work.
Virginia Business and Law Exam: Covers state laws and regulations related to contracting.
For a Class A license, an additional "Advanced" business exam is required.
Pre-License Education: A member of your business's "Responsible Management" (owner, partner, officer, or the Designated Employee) must complete an 8-hour pre-license education course approved by the Board for Contractors.
Financial Responsibility (for the Business): You must demonstrate a certain net worth or obtain a surety bond, depending on the license class:
Class A: $45,000 net worth OR a $50,000 bond.
Class B: $15,000 net worth OR a $50,000 bond.
Class C: No specific net worth requirement. A bond is not typically required initially but may be if financial issues arise.
Insurance (for the Business): While not explicitly required to obtain the license, you will need:
General Liability Insurance: Minimum amounts may vary.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you have employees.
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for the individuals within your company who will be handling refrigerants.
Designated Employee (for Classes A & B): For Class A and B licenses, you must name a full-time employee (or a member of responsible management) who has passed the required exams.
Form a Business Entity: Create and register your business.
Designate a Qualified Individual: Identify someone within your business who meets the experience requirements.
Complete Pre-License Education: Have a member of your Responsible Management complete the 8-hour course.
Apply for Examination: The Qualified Individual applies to the DPOR Board for Contractors for approval to take the exams, providing documentation of their experience.
Pass Examinations: The Qualified Individual must pass the Virginia HVAC Contractor (HVA) exam and the Virginia Business and Law exam (and the Advanced exam for Class A).
Provide Financial Documentation: Submit proof of your business's net worth or obtain the required surety bond.
Submit Application for Contractor License: Complete and submit the Contractor License Application to the DPOR Board for Contractors, including all required documentation (business registration, pre-license education certificate, Qualified Individual's exam scores, financial documents/bond, etc.) and the application fee (varies by class).
Receive Your License: Upon approval, the Board for Contractors will issue your Contractor's License with the HVAC (HVA) specialty to your business.
Tradesman Licensing (Journeyman and Master): Virginia also licenses individual HVAC tradesmen (Journeyman and Master). While these licenses allow individuals to work in the field, a Contractor's License is required for businesses to contract directly with clients (with project values exceeding certain thresholds).
Continuing Education: Licensed contractors must complete 3 hours of continuing education related to the International Mechanical Code for each renewal cycle.
License Renewal: Contractor licenses are typically valid for two years and must be renewed.
Reciprocity: Virginia has reciprocity agreements with Maryland for HVAC licensing under specific conditions.
Local Requirements: Some localities may have additional registration or permitting requirements.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Virginia, businesses (not individuals) performing HVAC work must hold a Contractor's License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors, with the "HVA" (HVAC Contractor) specialty designation. There are three classes of contractor licenses (A, B, and C) that determine the monetary value of projects you can undertake.
In Virginia, businesses (not individuals) performing HVAC work must hold a Contractor's License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors, with the "HVA" (HVAC Contractor) specialty designation. There are three classes of contractor licenses (A, B, and C) that determine the monetary value of projects you can undertake.
Business Entity: You must create a legal business entity (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation, etc.) and register its name with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
Qualified Individual: Your business must designate a "Qualified Individual" who meets specific experience requirements related to HVAC. This individual will take the trade exam on behalf of the business.
Experience (for Qualified Individual):
Class A: Five years of practical experience in HVAC.
Class B: Three years of practical experience in HVAC.
Class C: Two years of practical experience in HVAC.
Examination (for Qualified Individual): The Qualified Individual must pass two exams administered by PSI Exams:
Virginia HVAC Contractor (HVA) Exam: Covers the technical aspects of HVAC work.
Virginia Business and Law Exam: Covers state laws and regulations related to contracting.
For a Class A license, an additional "Advanced" business exam is required.
Pre-License Education: A member of your business's "Responsible Management" (owner, partner, officer, or the Designated Employee) must complete an 8-hour pre-license education course approved by the Board for Contractors.
Financial Responsibility (for the Business): You must demonstrate a certain net worth or obtain a surety bond, depending on the license class:
Class A: $45,000 net worth OR a $50,000 bond.
Class B: $15,000 net worth OR a $50,000 bond.
Class C: No specific net worth requirement. A bond is not typically required initially but may be if financial issues arise.
Insurance (for the Business): While not explicitly required to obtain the license, you will need:
General Liability Insurance: Minimum amounts may vary.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you have employees.
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for the individuals within your company who will be handling refrigerants.
Designated Employee (for Classes A & B): For Class A and B licenses, you must name a full-time employee (or a member of responsible management) who has passed the required exams.
Form a Business Entity: Create and register your business.
Designate a Qualified Individual: Identify someone within your business who meets the experience requirements.
Complete Pre-License Education: Have a member of your Responsible Management complete the 8-hour course.
Apply for Examination: The Qualified Individual applies to the DPOR Board for Contractors for approval to take the exams, providing documentation of their experience.
Pass Examinations: The Qualified Individual must pass the Virginia HVAC Contractor (HVA) exam and the Virginia Business and Law exam (and the Advanced exam for Class A).
Provide Financial Documentation: Submit proof of your business's net worth or obtain the required surety bond.
Submit Application for Contractor License: Complete and submit the Contractor License Application to the DPOR Board for Contractors, including all required documentation (business registration, pre-license education certificate, Qualified Individual's exam scores, financial documents/bond, etc.) and the application fee (varies by class).
Receive Your License: Upon approval, the Board for Contractors will issue your Contractor's License with the HVAC (HVA) specialty to your business.
Tradesman Licensing (Journeyman and Master): Virginia also licenses individual HVAC tradesmen (Journeyman and Master). While these licenses allow individuals to work in the field, a Contractor's License is required for businesses to contract directly with clients (with project values exceeding certain thresholds).
Continuing Education: Licensed contractors must complete 3 hours of continuing education related to the International Mechanical Code for each renewal cycle.
License Renewal: Contractor licenses are typically valid for two years and must be renewed.
Reciprocity: Virginia has reciprocity agreements with Maryland for HVAC licensing under specific conditions.
Local Requirements: Some localities may have additional registration or permitting requirements.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Virginia, businesses (not individuals) performing HVAC work must hold a Contractor's License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors, with the "HVA" (HVAC Contractor) specialty designation. There are three classes of contractor licenses (A, B, and C) that determine the monetary value of projects you can undertake.
In Virginia, businesses (not individuals) performing HVAC work must hold a Contractor's License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors, with the "HVA" (HVAC Contractor) specialty designation. There are three classes of contractor licenses (A, B, and C) that determine the monetary value of projects you can undertake.
Business Entity: You must create a legal business entity (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation, etc.) and register its name with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
Qualified Individual: Your business must designate a "Qualified Individual" who meets specific experience requirements related to HVAC. This individual will take the trade exam on behalf of the business.
Experience (for Qualified Individual):
Class A: Five years of practical experience in HVAC.
Class B: Three years of practical experience in HVAC.
Class C: Two years of practical experience in HVAC.
Examination (for Qualified Individual): The Qualified Individual must pass two exams administered by PSI Exams:
Virginia HVAC Contractor (HVA) Exam: Covers the technical aspects of HVAC work.
Virginia Business and Law Exam: Covers state laws and regulations related to contracting.
For a Class A license, an additional "Advanced" business exam is required.
Pre-License Education: A member of your business's "Responsible Management" (owner, partner, officer, or the Designated Employee) must complete an 8-hour pre-license education course approved by the Board for Contractors.
Financial Responsibility (for the Business): You must demonstrate a certain net worth or obtain a surety bond, depending on the license class:
Class A: $45,000 net worth OR a $50,000 bond.
Class B: $15,000 net worth OR a $50,000 bond.
Class C: No specific net worth requirement. A bond is not typically required initially but may be if financial issues arise.
Insurance (for the Business): While not explicitly required to obtain the license, you will need:
General Liability Insurance: Minimum amounts may vary.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you have employees.
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for the individuals within your company who will be handling refrigerants.
Designated Employee (for Classes A & B): For Class A and B licenses, you must name a full-time employee (or a member of responsible management) who has passed the required exams.
Form a Business Entity: Create and register your business.
Designate a Qualified Individual: Identify someone within your business who meets the experience requirements.
Complete Pre-License Education: Have a member of your Responsible Management complete the 8-hour course.
Apply for Examination: The Qualified Individual applies to the DPOR Board for Contractors for approval to take the exams, providing documentation of their experience.
Pass Examinations: The Qualified Individual must pass the Virginia HVAC Contractor (HVA) exam and the Virginia Business and Law exam (and the Advanced exam for Class A).
Provide Financial Documentation: Submit proof of your business's net worth or obtain the required surety bond.
Submit Application for Contractor License: Complete and submit the Contractor License Application to the DPOR Board for Contractors, including all required documentation (business registration, pre-license education certificate, Qualified Individual's exam scores, financial documents/bond, etc.) and the application fee (varies by class).
Receive Your License: Upon approval, the Board for Contractors will issue your Contractor's License with the HVAC (HVA) specialty to your business.
Tradesman Licensing (Journeyman and Master): Virginia also licenses individual HVAC tradesmen (Journeyman and Master). While these licenses allow individuals to work in the field, a Contractor's License is required for businesses to contract directly with clients (with project values exceeding certain thresholds).
Continuing Education: Licensed contractors must complete 3 hours of continuing education related to the International Mechanical Code for each renewal cycle.
License Renewal: Contractor licenses are typically valid for two years and must be renewed.
Reciprocity: Virginia has reciprocity agreements with Maryland for HVAC licensing under specific conditions.
Local Requirements: Some localities may have additional registration or permitting requirements.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Virginia, businesses (not individuals) performing HVAC work must hold a Contractor's License issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors, with the "HVA" (HVAC Contractor) specialty designation. There are three classes of contractor licenses (A, B, and C) that determine the monetary value of projects you can undertake.
Business Entity: You must create a legal business entity (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation, etc.) and register its name with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
Qualified Individual: Your business must designate a "Qualified Individual" who meets specific experience requirements related to HVAC. This individual will take the trade exam on behalf of the business.
Experience (for Qualified Individual):
Class A: Five years of practical experience in HVAC.
Class B: Three years of practical experience in HVAC.
Class C: Two years of practical experience in HVAC.
Examination (for Qualified Individual): The Qualified Individual must pass two exams administered by PSI Exams:
Virginia HVAC Contractor (HVA) Exam: Covers the technical aspects of HVAC work.
Virginia Business and Law Exam: Covers state laws and regulations related to contracting.
For a Class A license, an additional "Advanced" business exam is required.
Pre-License Education: A member of your business's "Responsible Management" (owner, partner, officer, or the Designated Employee) must complete an 8-hour pre-license education course approved by the Board for Contractors.
Financial Responsibility (for the Business): You must demonstrate a certain net worth or obtain a surety bond, depending on the license class:
Class A: $45,000 net worth OR a $50,000 bond.
Class B: $15,000 net worth OR a $50,000 bond.
Class C: No specific net worth requirement. A bond is not typically required initially but may be if financial issues arise.
Insurance (for the Business): While not explicitly required to obtain the license, you will need:
General Liability Insurance: Minimum amounts may vary.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you have employees.
EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for the individuals within your company who will be handling refrigerants.
Designated Employee (for Classes A & B): For Class A and B licenses, you must name a full-time employee (or a member of responsible management) who has passed the required exams.
Form a Business Entity: Create and register your business.
Designate a Qualified Individual: Identify someone within your business who meets the experience requirements.
Complete Pre-License Education: Have a member of your Responsible Management complete the 8-hour course.
Apply for Examination: The Qualified Individual applies to the DPOR Board for Contractors for approval to take the exams, providing documentation of their experience.
Pass Examinations: The Qualified Individual must pass the Virginia HVAC Contractor (HVA) exam and the Virginia Business and Law exam (and the Advanced exam for Class A).
Provide Financial Documentation: Submit proof of your business's net worth or obtain the required surety bond.
Submit Application for Contractor License: Complete and submit the Contractor License Application to the DPOR Board for Contractors, including all required documentation (business registration, pre-license education certificate, Qualified Individual's exam scores, financial documents/bond, etc.) and the application fee (varies by class).
Receive Your License: Upon approval, the Board for Contractors will issue your Contractor's License with the HVAC (HVA) specialty to your business.
Tradesman Licensing (Journeyman and Master): Virginia also licenses individual HVAC tradesmen (Journeyman and Master). While these licenses allow individuals to work in the field, a Contractor's License is required for businesses to contract directly with clients (with project values exceeding certain thresholds).
Continuing Education: Licensed contractors must complete 3 hours of continuing education related to the International Mechanical Code for each renewal cycle.
License Renewal: Contractor licenses are typically valid for two years and must be renewed.
Reciprocity: Virginia has reciprocity agreements with Maryland for HVAC licensing under specific conditions.
Local Requirements: Some localities may have additional registration or permitting requirements.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
