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HVAC Licensing Requirements in Tennessee

In Tennessee, a contractor's license with the CMC-C classification from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, part of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, is required for HVAC/Refrigeration work on projects $25,000 or more.

Mandatory Requirements

Experience: Applicants generally need to demonstrate at least three years of experience in HVAC work. This can include working as an apprentice under a licensed contractor.

Examination: You must pass two examinations administered by PSI Exams:

Tennessee HVAC/Refrigeration Exam: A trade-specific exam covering various aspects of HVAC/R. A passing score is 73%.

Tennessee Business and Law Exam: Covers legal and business practices relevant to contracting in Tennessee. A passing score is 73%.

Financial Statement: You must provide financial statements, often CPA-prepared, to the licensing board to determine your monetary limit.

Insurance:

General Liability Insurance: The required coverage amount depends on your monetary limit, with a minimum of $100,000 often required, and up to $1,000,000 for higher limits.

Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you hire employees.

EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants.

Age and Education: You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Letter of Reference: A letter of reference from a past client, employer, or recognized code official is usually required.

How to Get an HVAC Contractor License in Tennessee

Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age and education requirements.

Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate at least three years of experience in HVAC work.

Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the EPA certification exam.

Prepare Financial Statements: Have a CPA or LPA prepare your financial statements.

Obtain a Letter of Reference: Secure a letter of reference as proof of your work and trade experience.

Obtain Necessary Insurance: Secure the required general liability and workers' compensation insurance.

Apply for Examination and Licensure: Submit a completed, signed, and notarized contractor's license application package to the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. This can often be done online through the CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement) system. Include all required documentation and the non-refundable application fee (currently $250 for a new license).

Schedule and Pass Examinations: Once your application is approved, you will be eligible to schedule your Business and Law Exam and your HVAC/Refrigeration Trade Exam with PSI Exams and pay the exam fees (currently $57 per exam). You must pass both with a score of 73% or higher.

Receive Your License: Upon passing both exams and meeting all other requirements, the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors will issue your HVAC Contractor License (CMC-C).

Additional Considerations

Monetary Limits: Your license will have a monetary limit, determining the size of projects you can undertake. This limit is based on your financial statement.

License Renewal: Contractor licenses in Tennessee are typically issued for two years and must be renewed. The current renewal fee is $200.

Reciprocity: Tennessee has reciprocity agreements for contractor licenses with Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and those holding the NASCLA National Exam. Trade exam waivers may be available for qualified out-of-state applicants.

Local Requirements: While the state license covers HVAC contracting statewide for projects over $25,000, some local jurisdictions might have additional registration or permitting requirements.

Projects Under $25,000: For smaller projects, a specific contractor license might not be required, but a Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) license may be necessary for the electrical components of HVAC work.

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HVAC Licensing Requirements in Tennessee

In Tennessee, a contractor's license with the CMC-C classification from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, part of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, is required for HVAC/Refrigeration work on projects $25,000 or more.

How can the Lumber platform help you?

Lumber Payroll

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Lumber’s integrated solution has compliance baked into its product and will keep you compliant with latest rules and regulations.

HVAC Licensing Requirements in Tennessee

In Tennessee, a contractor's license with the CMC-C classification from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, part of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, is required for HVAC/Refrigeration work on projects $25,000 or more.

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Mandatory Requirements

Experience: Applicants generally need to demonstrate at least three years of experience in HVAC work. This can include working as an apprentice under a licensed contractor.

Examination: You must pass two examinations administered by PSI Exams:

Tennessee HVAC/Refrigeration Exam: A trade-specific exam covering various aspects of HVAC/R. A passing score is 73%.

Tennessee Business and Law Exam: Covers legal and business practices relevant to contracting in Tennessee. A passing score is 73%.

Financial Statement: You must provide financial statements, often CPA-prepared, to the licensing board to determine your monetary limit.

Insurance:

General Liability Insurance: The required coverage amount depends on your monetary limit, with a minimum of $100,000 often required, and up to $1,000,000 for higher limits.

Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you hire employees.

EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants.

Age and Education: You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Letter of Reference: A letter of reference from a past client, employer, or recognized code official is usually required.

How to Get an HVAC Contractor License in Tennessee

Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age and education requirements.

Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate at least three years of experience in HVAC work.

Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the EPA certification exam.

Prepare Financial Statements: Have a CPA or LPA prepare your financial statements.

Obtain a Letter of Reference: Secure a letter of reference as proof of your work and trade experience.

Obtain Necessary Insurance: Secure the required general liability and workers' compensation insurance.

Apply for Examination and Licensure: Submit a completed, signed, and notarized contractor's license application package to the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. This can often be done online through the CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement) system. Include all required documentation and the non-refundable application fee (currently $250 for a new license).

Schedule and Pass Examinations: Once your application is approved, you will be eligible to schedule your Business and Law Exam and your HVAC/Refrigeration Trade Exam with PSI Exams and pay the exam fees (currently $57 per exam). You must pass both with a score of 73% or higher.

Receive Your License: Upon passing both exams and meeting all other requirements, the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors will issue your HVAC Contractor License (CMC-C).

Additional Considerations

Monetary Limits: Your license will have a monetary limit, determining the size of projects you can undertake. This limit is based on your financial statement.

License Renewal: Contractor licenses in Tennessee are typically issued for two years and must be renewed. The current renewal fee is $200.

Reciprocity: Tennessee has reciprocity agreements for contractor licenses with Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and those holding the NASCLA National Exam. Trade exam waivers may be available for qualified out-of-state applicants.

Local Requirements: While the state license covers HVAC contracting statewide for projects over $25,000, some local jurisdictions might have additional registration or permitting requirements.

Projects Under $25,000: For smaller projects, a specific contractor license might not be required, but a Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) license may be necessary for the electrical components of HVAC work.

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HVAC Licensing Requirements in Tennessee

In Tennessee, a contractor's license with the CMC-C classification from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, part of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, is required for HVAC/Refrigeration work on projects $25,000 or more.

HVAC Licensing Requirements in Tennessee

In Tennessee, a contractor's license with the CMC-C classification from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, part of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, is required for HVAC/Refrigeration work on projects $25,000 or more.

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Mandatory Requirements

Experience: Applicants generally need to demonstrate at least three years of experience in HVAC work. This can include working as an apprentice under a licensed contractor.

Examination: You must pass two examinations administered by PSI Exams:

Tennessee HVAC/Refrigeration Exam: A trade-specific exam covering various aspects of HVAC/R. A passing score is 73%.

Tennessee Business and Law Exam: Covers legal and business practices relevant to contracting in Tennessee. A passing score is 73%.

Financial Statement: You must provide financial statements, often CPA-prepared, to the licensing board to determine your monetary limit.

Insurance:

General Liability Insurance: The required coverage amount depends on your monetary limit, with a minimum of $100,000 often required, and up to $1,000,000 for higher limits.

Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you hire employees.

EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants.

Age and Education: You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Letter of Reference: A letter of reference from a past client, employer, or recognized code official is usually required.

How to Get an HVAC Contractor License in Tennessee

Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age and education requirements.

Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate at least three years of experience in HVAC work.

Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the EPA certification exam.

Prepare Financial Statements: Have a CPA or LPA prepare your financial statements.

Obtain a Letter of Reference: Secure a letter of reference as proof of your work and trade experience.

Obtain Necessary Insurance: Secure the required general liability and workers' compensation insurance.

Apply for Examination and Licensure: Submit a completed, signed, and notarized contractor's license application package to the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. This can often be done online through the CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement) system. Include all required documentation and the non-refundable application fee (currently $250 for a new license).

Schedule and Pass Examinations: Once your application is approved, you will be eligible to schedule your Business and Law Exam and your HVAC/Refrigeration Trade Exam with PSI Exams and pay the exam fees (currently $57 per exam). You must pass both with a score of 73% or higher.

Receive Your License: Upon passing both exams and meeting all other requirements, the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors will issue your HVAC Contractor License (CMC-C).

Additional Considerations

Monetary Limits: Your license will have a monetary limit, determining the size of projects you can undertake. This limit is based on your financial statement.

License Renewal: Contractor licenses in Tennessee are typically issued for two years and must be renewed. The current renewal fee is $200.

Reciprocity: Tennessee has reciprocity agreements for contractor licenses with Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and those holding the NASCLA National Exam. Trade exam waivers may be available for qualified out-of-state applicants.

Local Requirements: While the state license covers HVAC contracting statewide for projects over $25,000, some local jurisdictions might have additional registration or permitting requirements.

Projects Under $25,000: For smaller projects, a specific contractor license might not be required, but a Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) license may be necessary for the electrical components of HVAC work.

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HVAC Licensing Requirements in Tennessee

In Tennessee, a contractor's license with the CMC-C classification from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, part of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, is required for HVAC/Refrigeration work on projects $25,000 or more.

Mandatory Requirements

Experience: Applicants generally need to demonstrate at least three years of experience in HVAC work. This can include working as an apprentice under a licensed contractor.

Examination: You must pass two examinations administered by PSI Exams:

Tennessee HVAC/Refrigeration Exam: A trade-specific exam covering various aspects of HVAC/R. A passing score is 73%.

Tennessee Business and Law Exam: Covers legal and business practices relevant to contracting in Tennessee. A passing score is 73%.

Financial Statement: You must provide financial statements, often CPA-prepared, to the licensing board to determine your monetary limit.

Insurance:

General Liability Insurance: The required coverage amount depends on your monetary limit, with a minimum of $100,000 often required, and up to $1,000,000 for higher limits.

Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required if you hire employees.

EPA Section 608 Certification: Required for handling refrigerants.

Age and Education: You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Letter of Reference: A letter of reference from a past client, employer, or recognized code official is usually required.

How to Get an HVAC Contractor License in Tennessee

Meet Basic Requirements: Ensure you meet the age and education requirements.

Gain Necessary Experience: Accumulate at least three years of experience in HVAC work.

Obtain EPA Section 608 Certification: Pass the EPA certification exam.

Prepare Financial Statements: Have a CPA or LPA prepare your financial statements.

Obtain a Letter of Reference: Secure a letter of reference as proof of your work and trade experience.

Obtain Necessary Insurance: Secure the required general liability and workers' compensation insurance.

Apply for Examination and Licensure: Submit a completed, signed, and notarized contractor's license application package to the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. This can often be done online through the CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement) system. Include all required documentation and the non-refundable application fee (currently $250 for a new license).

Schedule and Pass Examinations: Once your application is approved, you will be eligible to schedule your Business and Law Exam and your HVAC/Refrigeration Trade Exam with PSI Exams and pay the exam fees (currently $57 per exam). You must pass both with a score of 73% or higher.

Receive Your License: Upon passing both exams and meeting all other requirements, the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors will issue your HVAC Contractor License (CMC-C).

Additional Considerations

Monetary Limits: Your license will have a monetary limit, determining the size of projects you can undertake. This limit is based on your financial statement.

License Renewal: Contractor licenses in Tennessee are typically issued for two years and must be renewed. The current renewal fee is $200.

Reciprocity: Tennessee has reciprocity agreements for contractor licenses with Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and those holding the NASCLA National Exam. Trade exam waivers may be available for qualified out-of-state applicants.

Local Requirements: While the state license covers HVAC contracting statewide for projects over $25,000, some local jurisdictions might have additional registration or permitting requirements.

Projects Under $25,000: For smaller projects, a specific contractor license might not be required, but a Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) license may be necessary for the electrical components of HVAC work.

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