HVAC Licensing in Miami Shores village, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who undertakes to construct, repair, or modify heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in Miami Shores must hold a valid Florida Construction Industry License. Per Fla. Stat. § 489.105, an "air conditioning contractor" is defined as a contractor whose principal business is the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Work requiring licensure includes new installations, replacements, significant repairs, and modifications to HVAC systems.

How to Get Licensed

1. Obtain a Florida Construction Industry License through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), which operates under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

2. Meet qualifications per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires:

3. Proof of four years of experience in HVAC work within the ten years preceding application, or equivalent classroom hours

4. A passing score on the CILB examination for air conditioning contracting

5. Submit your application to the CILB with required documentation, including proof of experience, identification, and examination results.

6. Pay applicable fees as set by the CILB.

The CILB administers exams and issues licenses statewide. Contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for specific examination dates, locations, and application procedures.

Local Requirements

All HVAC work in Miami Shores must comply with the Miami Shores Municipal Code. Before beginning any HVAC project, obtain a building permit from the Miami Shores Building Department. The municipal code governs permit requirements, inspections, and local amendments to state law.

Contact the Miami Shores Building Department to confirm current local permitting procedures, inspection requirements, and any local amendments that may apply to HVAC contracting in the village.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensure, including:

• Work performed on single-family residential properties by the owner, if the owner performs the work themselves
• Maintenance and repair work performed by employees of licensed contractors on systems already owned by their employer
• Other exemptions defined in the statute

However, exemptions are narrowly construed. When in doubt, obtain 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

• 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
• Miami Shores Municipal Code

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)