HVAC Class A
Your Florida Class A Air Conditioning Contractor license path: tabbed and highlighted book sets shipped in 48 hours, rental packages, exam prep, exam registration, and DBPR application help.
What a Class A license lets you do
The Certified Class A Air Conditioning Contractor works on cooling and heating systems of any size, statewide. Chillers, commercial rooftop packages, central plants, there is no tonnage cap. It is the HVAC license for contractors who want commercial contracts without limits.
What the exam actually looks like
Two exams: the Class A trade exam (130 scored questions, 7.5 hours, the longest trade exam Florida gives) and Business and Finance (120 scored questions, 6.5 hours). Both open book, multiple choice, 70 percent to pass, computer-based at Pearson VUE centers with registration through Professional Testing, Inc.
What we hand you
The full approved reference set in current approved editions, hand tabbed and highlighted to the load calcs, code sections, and tables the exam lives in. Ships within 48 hours or we credit you $100. Rentals include both prep courses. Exam registration and the DBPR application are done with you, line by line.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Florida HVAC Class A and Class B?
Class A is unlimited: any size cooling or heating system. Class B is capped at 25 tons of cooling and 500,000 BTU of heating. If you want commercial work with no ceiling, Class A is the license.
Is the Florida HVAC exam open book?
Yes. Both the trade exam and Business and Finance are open book, restricted to the approved reference list. The Class A exam is the longest trade exam in the construction program, so lookup speed matters even more.
How many exams does Class A require?
Two: the Class A trade exam (130 scored questions, 7.5 hours) and Business and Finance (120 scored questions, 6.5 hours). Passing is 70 percent on each.
Do I need experience to qualify?
Florida requires four years of experience or an experience and education combination. Call us and we will map your qualifying path.
Can I rent the books?
Yes. Rentals include the full tabbed set and both prep courses, with a refundable deposit and a 4 month return window.
Questions? Call a real person: (954) 598-1472.
