HVAC Licensing in Kendall CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, repairs, or maintains air conditioning, heating, or refrigeration systems in Kendall CDP must hold a valid Florida HVAC contractor license. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "air conditioning contractor" means any person who engages in the business of installing, maintaining, repairing, or retrofitting air conditioning, heating, or refrigeration systems. This applies to residential and commercial work.

Work requiring licensing includes system installation, repair, maintenance, replacement of major components, and refrigerant handling. The license requirement applies whether you work as a sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation.

How to Get Licensed

HVAC licensing in Florida is regulated by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

Steps to licensure:

1. Meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113: You must have four years of verifiable experience in air conditioning work within the 10-year period before application, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Pass the state exam: The Construction Industry Licensing Board administers the HVAC contractor examination covering technical knowledge and Florida statutes.

3. Apply with the state: Submit your application, proof of experience, exam results, and applicable fees to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

4. Obtain your license: Once approved, you receive your Florida Construction Industry License for air conditioning contracting.

The Board sets specific experience requirements and exam standards. Consult the Board's current requirements before beginning the application process.

Local Requirements

Kendall CDP is located in Miami-Dade County. HVAC permits and inspections in Kendall are handled through the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (DERM) or the appropriate county building authority, not a separate town building department.

Contractors must obtain a Miami-Dade County business tax receipt and comply with county permitting requirements for any HVAC work in Kendall.

Review the Kendall Municipal Code for any local amendments, zoning restrictions, or additional requirements that may apply to HVAC contractors operating in the CDP.

Exemptions

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

• Maintenance of existing systems by the owner of residential property (owner-occupied only)
• Routine service by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision
• Work by public utilities on their own equipment
• Certain warranty repairs performed by manufacturers

These exemptions are narrow. When in doubt, obtain a license. Unlicensed contracting is a criminal offense in Florida.

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
• Kendall Municipal Code

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