In Georgia, you must obtain a Conditioned Air Contractor (CAC) license from the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. There are two classes:
Class I (Restricted): Limited to systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU heating and 60,000 BTU cooling.
Class II (Unrestricted): No limitations on system size.
Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
Education: You must have a high school diploma or GED.
Experience:
Class I: Minimum of four years of documented experience, including specific time as a lead residential installer, service technician (with EPA certification), and residential supervisor, plus a board-approved heat loss and gain and duct design course.
Class II: Minimum of five years of documented experience, including specific time as a lead installer (with at least one year commercial), service technician/supervisor (with EPA certification), and commercial supervisor, plus board-approved heat loss/gain and duct design courses (residential and commercial design courses are often required).
Note: Education in engineering or engineering technology from a technical school or certificate program can substitute for some experience.
Examination: You must pass the Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor licensing examination administered by PSI Exams. A score of 70% or higher is required.
EPA Section 608 Certification: You must hold a Type II or higher EPA certification for handling refrigerants.
References: You must submit three notarized professional references from licensed architects, engineers, city/county inspectors, or licensed Conditioned Air Contractors who have direct knowledge of your work experience.
Background Check: A criminal background check is required.
Secure and Verifiable Document & Affidavit of Citizenship: You must provide a copy of a secure and verifiable document (e.g., driver's license, passport) and complete an affidavit of citizenship.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age, education, and EPA certification requirements.
Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate the required years and types of documented work experience for the class of license you are seeking. Complete any required board-approved courses on heat loss/gain and duct design.
Prepare Application: Complete the Conditioned Air Contractor License application form from the Georgia Secretary of State's website. Ensure it is signed and notarized.
Gather Supporting Documents: Collect all required documentation, including proof of experience/education, EPA certification, professional references (mailed directly by the references), background check results, secure and verifiable document, affidavit of citizenship, and any other required documents.
Submit Application and Fees: Mail your completed application and a non-refundable application fee (currently $30) to the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Receive Approval to Test: The Board will review your application. If approved, you will receive instructions on how to register for the licensing examination with PSI Exams and pay the exam fee (currently $267).
Schedule and Pass Examination: Schedule and take the Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor examination.
Receive Your License: Upon passing the exam and meeting all other requirements, the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board will issue your Conditioned Air Contractor License.
Continuing Education: Licensed HVAC contractors in Georgia must complete at least four hours of continuing education annually to renew their license.
License Renewal: Licenses must be renewed every two years by November 30th of odd-numbered years.
Reciprocity: Currently, Georgia does not have reciprocity agreements with other states for Conditioned Air Contractor licenses.
Qualifying Licensee: Every company engaging in conditioned air contracting in Georgia must have a qualifying licensee regularly connected with the business.
Business Registration: You will likely need to register your HVAC contracting business separately.
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In Georgia, you must obtain a Conditioned Air Contractor (CAC) license from the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. There are two classes:
In Georgia, you must obtain a Conditioned Air Contractor (CAC) license from the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. There are two classes:
Class I (Restricted): Limited to systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU heating and 60,000 BTU cooling.
Class II (Unrestricted): No limitations on system size.
Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
Education: You must have a high school diploma or GED.
Experience:
Class I: Minimum of four years of documented experience, including specific time as a lead residential installer, service technician (with EPA certification), and residential supervisor, plus a board-approved heat loss and gain and duct design course.
Class II: Minimum of five years of documented experience, including specific time as a lead installer (with at least one year commercial), service technician/supervisor (with EPA certification), and commercial supervisor, plus board-approved heat loss/gain and duct design courses (residential and commercial design courses are often required).
Note: Education in engineering or engineering technology from a technical school or certificate program can substitute for some experience.
Examination: You must pass the Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor licensing examination administered by PSI Exams. A score of 70% or higher is required.
EPA Section 608 Certification: You must hold a Type II or higher EPA certification for handling refrigerants.
References: You must submit three notarized professional references from licensed architects, engineers, city/county inspectors, or licensed Conditioned Air Contractors who have direct knowledge of your work experience.
Background Check: A criminal background check is required.
Secure and Verifiable Document & Affidavit of Citizenship: You must provide a copy of a secure and verifiable document (e.g., driver's license, passport) and complete an affidavit of citizenship.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age, education, and EPA certification requirements.
Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate the required years and types of documented work experience for the class of license you are seeking. Complete any required board-approved courses on heat loss/gain and duct design.
Prepare Application: Complete the Conditioned Air Contractor License application form from the Georgia Secretary of State's website. Ensure it is signed and notarized.
Gather Supporting Documents: Collect all required documentation, including proof of experience/education, EPA certification, professional references (mailed directly by the references), background check results, secure and verifiable document, affidavit of citizenship, and any other required documents.
Submit Application and Fees: Mail your completed application and a non-refundable application fee (currently $30) to the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Receive Approval to Test: The Board will review your application. If approved, you will receive instructions on how to register for the licensing examination with PSI Exams and pay the exam fee (currently $267).
Schedule and Pass Examination: Schedule and take the Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor examination.
Receive Your License: Upon passing the exam and meeting all other requirements, the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board will issue your Conditioned Air Contractor License.
Continuing Education: Licensed HVAC contractors in Georgia must complete at least four hours of continuing education annually to renew their license.
License Renewal: Licenses must be renewed every two years by November 30th of odd-numbered years.
Reciprocity: Currently, Georgia does not have reciprocity agreements with other states for Conditioned Air Contractor licenses.
Qualifying Licensee: Every company engaging in conditioned air contracting in Georgia must have a qualifying licensee regularly connected with the business.
Business Registration: You will likely need to register your HVAC contracting business separately.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Georgia, you must obtain a Conditioned Air Contractor (CAC) license from the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. There are two classes:
In Georgia, you must obtain a Conditioned Air Contractor (CAC) license from the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. There are two classes:
Class I (Restricted): Limited to systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU heating and 60,000 BTU cooling.
Class II (Unrestricted): No limitations on system size.
Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
Education: You must have a high school diploma or GED.
Experience:
Class I: Minimum of four years of documented experience, including specific time as a lead residential installer, service technician (with EPA certification), and residential supervisor, plus a board-approved heat loss and gain and duct design course.
Class II: Minimum of five years of documented experience, including specific time as a lead installer (with at least one year commercial), service technician/supervisor (with EPA certification), and commercial supervisor, plus board-approved heat loss/gain and duct design courses (residential and commercial design courses are often required).
Note: Education in engineering or engineering technology from a technical school or certificate program can substitute for some experience.
Examination: You must pass the Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor licensing examination administered by PSI Exams. A score of 70% or higher is required.
EPA Section 608 Certification: You must hold a Type II or higher EPA certification for handling refrigerants.
References: You must submit three notarized professional references from licensed architects, engineers, city/county inspectors, or licensed Conditioned Air Contractors who have direct knowledge of your work experience.
Background Check: A criminal background check is required.
Secure and Verifiable Document & Affidavit of Citizenship: You must provide a copy of a secure and verifiable document (e.g., driver's license, passport) and complete an affidavit of citizenship.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age, education, and EPA certification requirements.
Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate the required years and types of documented work experience for the class of license you are seeking. Complete any required board-approved courses on heat loss/gain and duct design.
Prepare Application: Complete the Conditioned Air Contractor License application form from the Georgia Secretary of State's website. Ensure it is signed and notarized.
Gather Supporting Documents: Collect all required documentation, including proof of experience/education, EPA certification, professional references (mailed directly by the references), background check results, secure and verifiable document, affidavit of citizenship, and any other required documents.
Submit Application and Fees: Mail your completed application and a non-refundable application fee (currently $30) to the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Receive Approval to Test: The Board will review your application. If approved, you will receive instructions on how to register for the licensing examination with PSI Exams and pay the exam fee (currently $267).
Schedule and Pass Examination: Schedule and take the Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor examination.
Receive Your License: Upon passing the exam and meeting all other requirements, the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board will issue your Conditioned Air Contractor License.
Continuing Education: Licensed HVAC contractors in Georgia must complete at least four hours of continuing education annually to renew their license.
License Renewal: Licenses must be renewed every two years by November 30th of odd-numbered years.
Reciprocity: Currently, Georgia does not have reciprocity agreements with other states for Conditioned Air Contractor licenses.
Qualifying Licensee: Every company engaging in conditioned air contracting in Georgia must have a qualifying licensee regularly connected with the business.
Business Registration: You will likely need to register your HVAC contracting business separately.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2
In Georgia, you must obtain a Conditioned Air Contractor (CAC) license from the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. There are two classes:
Class I (Restricted): Limited to systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU heating and 60,000 BTU cooling.
Class II (Unrestricted): No limitations on system size.
Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
Education: You must have a high school diploma or GED.
Experience:
Class I: Minimum of four years of documented experience, including specific time as a lead residential installer, service technician (with EPA certification), and residential supervisor, plus a board-approved heat loss and gain and duct design course.
Class II: Minimum of five years of documented experience, including specific time as a lead installer (with at least one year commercial), service technician/supervisor (with EPA certification), and commercial supervisor, plus board-approved heat loss/gain and duct design courses (residential and commercial design courses are often required).
Note: Education in engineering or engineering technology from a technical school or certificate program can substitute for some experience.
Examination: You must pass the Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor licensing examination administered by PSI Exams. A score of 70% or higher is required.
EPA Section 608 Certification: You must hold a Type II or higher EPA certification for handling refrigerants.
References: You must submit three notarized professional references from licensed architects, engineers, city/county inspectors, or licensed Conditioned Air Contractors who have direct knowledge of your work experience.
Background Check: A criminal background check is required.
Secure and Verifiable Document & Affidavit of Citizenship: You must provide a copy of a secure and verifiable document (e.g., driver's license, passport) and complete an affidavit of citizenship.
Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age, education, and EPA certification requirements.
Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate the required years and types of documented work experience for the class of license you are seeking. Complete any required board-approved courses on heat loss/gain and duct design.
Prepare Application: Complete the Conditioned Air Contractor License application form from the Georgia Secretary of State's website. Ensure it is signed and notarized.
Gather Supporting Documents: Collect all required documentation, including proof of experience/education, EPA certification, professional references (mailed directly by the references), background check results, secure and verifiable document, affidavit of citizenship, and any other required documents.
Submit Application and Fees: Mail your completed application and a non-refundable application fee (currently $30) to the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Receive Approval to Test: The Board will review your application. If approved, you will receive instructions on how to register for the licensing examination with PSI Exams and pay the exam fee (currently $267).
Schedule and Pass Examination: Schedule and take the Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor examination.
Receive Your License: Upon passing the exam and meeting all other requirements, the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board will issue your Conditioned Air Contractor License.
Continuing Education: Licensed HVAC contractors in Georgia must complete at least four hours of continuing education annually to renew their license.
License Renewal: Licenses must be renewed every two years by November 30th of odd-numbered years.
Reciprocity: Currently, Georgia does not have reciprocity agreements with other states for Conditioned Air Contractor licenses.
Qualifying Licensee: Every company engaging in conditioned air contracting in Georgia must have a qualifying licensee regularly connected with the business.
Business Registration: You will likely need to register your HVAC contracting business separately.
This information has been referenced from the following site - 1, 2