HVAC Licensing in Casselberry, Florida

Who Needs a License

Any person who engages in the business of installing, maintaining, or repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in Casselberry must hold a valid Florida Construction Industry License as an HVAC contractor. [Fla. Stat. § 489.113] defines restricted activities and qualifications for practice. Work that modifies, repairs, or installs HVAC equipment serving residential or commercial properties requires licensure unless a specific exemption applies.

How to Get Licensed

Florida issues HVAC contractor licenses through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), not through local municipal authority. [Fla. Stat. § 489.107]

Steps:

1. Meet qualifications. You must demonstrate either:
2. Four years of experience as an HVAC contractor or supervisor in the prior five years, OR
3. An associate degree in HVAC plus two years of experience, OR

4. Other combinations of education and experience per [Fla. Stat. § 489.113]

5. Pass the HVAC contractor exam administered by the Florida CILB. Exams cover Florida construction law, safety, and HVAC-specific technical knowledge.

6. Apply to the Florida CILB (not to Casselberry). Submit proof of experience, education, exam passing score, and application fees directly to the state board.

7. Obtain a Casselberry business tax receipt from the City of Casselberry once your state license is issued. This is a local requirement separate from state licensure.

Contact the Casselberry Building Department for current local business tax receipt procedures and fees.

Local Requirements

All HVAC work in Casselberry requires a city building permit before work begins. [Casselberry Municipal Code] governs local permitting and inspection requirements.

Pull permits through:
Casselberry Building Department (contact the City of Casselberry for current address and procedures).

Review the Casselberry Municipal Code for local amendments, permit fees, inspection schedules, and any additional restrictions beyond state law. Local code may impose supplementary requirements on HVAC installations, ventilation standards, or contractor conduct within city limits.

Exemptions

Per [Fla. Stat. § 489.103], the following are exempt from licensure:

• Routine maintenance and minor repairs that do not involve system modification
• Installation or repair by a property owner on their own residential property (owner-builder exemptions)
• Employees of a licensed HVAC contractor working under direct supervision of the licensed contractor
• Certain public utilities and governmental entities performing work on their own infrastructure

Exemptions have limitations. Consult [Fla. Stat. § 489.103] in full and contact the Casselberry Building Department if your work may qualify as exempt.

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. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Casselberry Municipal Code

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