Does the State of Arkansas require a license
to do HVAC/R work? |
| Yes. Act 277 of 1991
established the HVAC/R Law in Arkansas requiring persons doing this type of work to be
licensed. |
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Is there a mechanical code requirement in
Arkansas? |
| Yes. The HVAC/R law
established the HVAC/R Board and the Board adopted the Arkansas Mechanical Code to
regulate HVAC/R work. |
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Whom do I contact for licensing information? |
The Arkansas Department of
Health
HVAC/R Section
Terry Granderson, Director
4815 West Markham, Slot 24
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-661-2642 |
|
Is my EPA Certification good enough or do I
still need a state license? |
| The EPA Certification is a
Federal program for handling refrigerant and is not related to the requirements for
licensing by the state. You must hold an HVAC/R license to perform HVAC/R work in
Arkansas. |
|
| Does
my AR license exempt me from certification for refrigerant work? |
| No. The state license covers
all phases of HVAC/R work including refrigerant work, but the EPA Certification is
required for handling refrigerant in any form. |
|
What types of licenses are available and how
much do they cost? |
| There are three classes of
licenses: A, B and C. The Class A costs $200.00 per year, the Class B costs $150.00 per
year and the Class C costs $100.00 per year. |
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What do the different classes of licenses
allow me to do? |
| The Class A license holder
is unlimited in the scope of work and any tonnage restrictions. The Class B license holder
is limited to service and installation of units 15 tons or less per unit. The Class C
license holder is limited to service and maintenance only for units 15 tons and smaller. |
