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How to get a HVAC technician license in Arizona

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Arizona's official board.

Refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification.

Issuing authority: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Official page: https://roc.az.gov/license-classifications

License levels in Arizona

Arizona HVAC technician licensing at a glance

RequirementsQualifying party needs 4 years of relevant experience (generally within the prior 10 years); pass the SRE (Statutes and Rules Exam) and the trade (T) exam; complete a background check; a license (contractor's) bond is required.
ReciprocityROC maintains reciprocity with a few states (CA, NV, UT) for certain classifications; verify per applicant.
RenewalLicense renews every 2 years.
NotesRefrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a HVAC technician in Arizona?
Refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification.
What HVAC technician license levels does Arizona have?
The levels are C-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (commercial), R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (residential), CR-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (dual: commercial + residential).
How do you get licensed as a HVAC technician in Arizona?
Qualifying party needs 4 years of relevant experience (generally within the prior 10 years); pass the SRE (Statutes and Rules Exam) and the trade (T) exam; complete a background check; a license (contractor's) bond is required.
Does Arizona have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
ROC maintains reciprocity with a few states (CA, NV, UT) for certain classifications; verify per applicant.

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