HVAC Licensing in Tequesta village, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who installs, repairs, or maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in Tequesta must hold a valid Florida HVAC contractor license. Under Florida law, HVAC work is regulated construction and falls under the Construction Industry Licensing Board's jurisdiction. [Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines "air conditioning contractor" as a person who undertakes to or offers to condition air by means of apparatus and equipment.] [Fla. Stat. § 489.113 establishes qualifications and restrictions for practicing these trades.]

Work that requires a license includes installation, replacement, repair, alteration, and maintenance of air conditioning systems, heat pumps, and ventilation systems in residential and commercial properties.

How to Get Licensed

Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board issues HVAC contractor licenses. To obtain one:

  1. Meet experience requirements: [Per Fla. Stat. § 489.113, you must have at least 4 years of verifiable experience in HVAC work within the 10 years preceding application, or equivalent education and experience combinations.]

  2. Pass the examination: You must pass the HVAC contractor exam administered by the state board.

  3. Submit your application: Apply directly to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board with proof of experience, exam passage, and required fees.

  4. Obtain local authorization: Once licensed by the state, you must register with the Tequesta Building Department before conducting work in the village.

[Fla. Stat. § 489.107 governs the Construction Industry Licensing Board's authority to regulate licensing and examinations.]

Local Requirements

All HVAC work in Tequesta village requires a local permit from the Tequesta Building Department. Contact the Building Department to pull permits before beginning any work.

Tequesta municipal code governs local permitting, inspections, and compliance. Review the Tequesta Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit fees, inspection requirements, or additional restrictions beyond state law.

Exemptions

[Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, certain work is exempt from licensing, including repairs performed by a property owner on property the owner occupies, and routine maintenance performed by employees under a licensed contractor's supervision.]

Building owners performing HVAC work on their own property for their own use may be exempt; however, contact the Tequesta Building Department to confirm exemption applicability before proceeding.

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

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