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How to get a HVAC technician license in West Virginia

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

Individual technician certification (Division of Labor) is separate from the business Contractor License (WV Contractor Licensing Board), which is needed for jobs above ~$5,000 residential / $25,000 commercial. EPA 608 required for refrigerants.

Issuing authority: West Virginia Division of Labor (HVAC technician certification). Business contractor licensing is separate, via the WV Contractor Licensing Board.. Official page: https://labor.wv.gov/licensing/hvac-technician-certification

License levels in West Virginia

West Virginia HVAC technician licensing at a glance

RequirementsHVAC Technician requires at least 2,000 hours of HVAC-related work, training, and experience and passing the field exam (administered by Prov). HVAC Residential Technician has no experience-hour requirement but must pass its exam. Certification has been mandatory since January 1, 2016; certain statutory exemptions apply.
ReciprocityNot specified on the official page reviewed.
RenewalNot detailed on the official page reviewed.
NotesIndividual technician certification (Division of Labor) is separate from the business Contractor License (WV Contractor Licensing Board), which is needed for jobs above ~$5,000 residential / $25,000 commercial. EPA 608 required for refrigerants.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a HVAC technician in West Virginia?
Individual technician certification (Division of Labor) is separate from the business Contractor License (WV Contractor Licensing Board), which is needed for jobs above ~$5,000 residential / $25,000 commercial. EPA 608 required for refrigerants.
What HVAC technician license levels does West Virginia have?
The levels are HVAC Technician (residential and nonresidential), HVAC Residential Technician, Technician in Training.
How do you get licensed as a HVAC technician in West Virginia?
HVAC Technician requires at least 2,000 hours of HVAC-related work, training, and experience and passing the field exam (administered by Prov). HVAC Residential Technician has no experience-hour requirement but must pass its exam. Certification has been mandatory since January 1, 2016; certain statutory exemptions apply.
Does West Virginia have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
Not specified on the official page reviewed.

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