HVAC Licensing in Pembroke Park, Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, anyone who installs, repairs, maintains, or offers to perform heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration work must hold an active license issued by the state.[^1] This includes both employees and business owners performing HVAC work.

The Florida statutes define this work broadly under the construction industry licensing scheme. If you are performing HVAC services for compensation in Pembroke Park, you need a license—with limited exceptions noted below.[^1]

How to Get Licensed

HVAC licensing is administered by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, which operates under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.[^2]

Steps to obtain a license:

1. Meet qualifications. You must satisfy experience and education requirements established in Fla. Stat. § 489.113. These typically require documented HVAC experience, apprenticeship records, or equivalent education.[^3]

2. Apply to the state board. Submit your application to the Construction Industry Licensing Board with proof of qualifications, including work history, training certificates, or apprenticeship completion.[^2]

3. Pass the state examination. You must pass the HVAC licensing exam administered by the state board. Exam content covers trade knowledge and Florida construction law.[^3]

4. Obtain your license. Upon passing, the state board issues your Florida HVAC license.

Reference Fla. Stat. § 489.113 for the complete qualification requirements and restrictions on license holders.[^3]

Local Requirements

Pembroke Park, located in Broward County, requires all contractors—including HVAC specialists—to obtain a local permit before beginning work within town limits.

Permit requirements:

• Contact the Pembroke Park Building Department to pull permits for any HVAC installation, repair, or major maintenance work.
• Local permit fees and procedures are outlined in the Pembroke Park Municipal Code. Review the code at https://library.municode.com/fl/pembroke_park to confirm current local amendments or additional requirements beyond state law.
• Proof of your active Florida HVAC license is required when applying for a local permit.

Exemptions

Certain work and workers are exempt from Florida HVAC licensing requirements:[^1]

• Employees performing work under direct supervision of a licensed HVAC contractor may perform limited tasks without individual licensure.
• Maintenance work performed by building owners on their own property may have exemptions in limited circumstances.
• Guaranteed energy performance contracts under Fla. Stat. § 489.145 have specific exemptions; review that statute if your work involves energy savings contracting.[^4]

Confirm exemption applicability with the state board before proceeding without a license.

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Phone: 850-487-1395
- Website: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/construction-industry/

References

[^1]: Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions
[^2]: Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
[^3]: Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
[^4]: Fla. Stat. § 489.145 — Guaranteed energy, water, and wastewater performance savings contracting
- Pembroke Park Municipal Code, https://library.municode.com/fl/pembroke_park

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