HVAC Licensing in Country Club CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person engaging in air conditioning work in Country Club CDP must hold a valid Florida state license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "air conditioning contractor" means a person who engages in installing, maintaining, servicing, or repairing air conditioning systems. This includes both new installation and repair work on residential and commercial properties within the town.

How to Get Licensed

Florida regulates HVAC contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Application Process:

1. Apply directly to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Construction Industry Licensing Board.
2. Demonstrate compliance with qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:
3. A minimum of four years of experience in the air conditioning trade during the five years preceding application, or
4. An equivalent combination of trade experience, related classroom instruction, and apprenticeship training
5. Pass the Florida air conditioning contractor licensing examination.
6. Maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by state law.
7. Maintain a surety bond or maintain net worth requirements per state statute.

Documentation of experience (apprenticeship records, employment verification, or trade school transcripts) must be submitted with your application. The DBPR will review and issue your license upon approval.

Local Requirements

Permit applications in Country Club CDP are processed through the Miami-Dade County Building and Zoning Department, as Country Club CDP is an unincorporated community within Miami-Dade County.

Before beginning any HVAC work, obtain a building permit from the county. Review the Country Club Municipal Code for any local amendments or additional requirements beyond state licensing law. Contact the Miami-Dade County Building Department to confirm current local code provisions applicable to your specific project.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing, including:

• Maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems by the owner of a single residential unit on his or her own property
• Work performed by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision
• Work performed under a guaranteed energy, water, and wastewater performance savings contract, as outlined in Fla. Stat. § 489.145

All other commercial or multi-unit residential HVAC work requires a licensed contractor.

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

• Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.145 — Guaranteed energy, water, and wastewater performance savings contracting
• Country Club Municipal Code

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