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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.
C-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (commercial)
R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (residential)
CR-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (dual: commercial + residential)
Arizona HVAC technician licensing at a glance
Requirements
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.
Reciprocity
ROC maintains reciprocity with a few states (CA, NV, UT) for certain classifications; verify per applicant.
Renewal
License renews every 2 years.
Notes
Refrigerant 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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