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How to get a HVAC technician license in Georgia

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

EPA Section 608 (Type II or higher) certification is required as part of application, in addition to the federal refrigerant-handling mandate.

Issuing authority: Georgia State Board of Conditioned Air Contractors, under the Construction Industry Licensing Board (Georgia Secretary of State). Official page: https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-conditioned-air-contractors

License levels in Georgia

Georgia HVAC technician licensing at a glance

RequirementsQualifying experience; minimum score of 70 on the applicable examination; EPA certification (Type II or higher) card; a Heat Loss & Gain / Duct Design course (or ACT107); three references; and applicable fees.
ReciprocityReciprocity application available (see /forms - Conditioned Air RECIPROCITY).
RenewalBiennial; online renewal due by Nov 30 of odd-numbered years (late Dec 1-31).
NotesEPA Section 608 (Type II or higher) certification is required as part of application, in addition to the federal refrigerant-handling mandate.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a HVAC technician in Georgia?
EPA Section 608 (Type II or higher) certification is required as part of application, in addition to the federal refrigerant-handling mandate.
What HVAC technician license levels does Georgia have?
The levels are Conditioned Air Contractor - Class I (Restricted): systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU heating and 60,000 BTU cooling, Conditioned Air Contractor - Class II (Non-restricted): unrestricted.
How do you get licensed as a HVAC technician in Georgia?
Qualifying experience; minimum score of 70 on the applicable examination; EPA certification (Type II or higher) card; a Heat Loss & Gain / Duct Design course (or ACT107); three references; and applicable fees.
Does Georgia have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
Reciprocity application available (see /forms - Conditioned Air RECIPROCITY).

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