HVAC Licensing in Midway CDP (Seminole County), Florida

Who Needs a License

In Florida, any person who undertakes to construct, repair, or install heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems must hold a current, active Florida Construction Industry license. Work that requires licensing includes installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of HVAC equipment and associated ductwork and refrigerant systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Florida law defines HVAC contracting as regulated construction work. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, HVAC contractors are classified as mechanical contractors and must be licensed to perform this work for compensation in the state.

How to Get Licensed

  1. Contact the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), which issues HVAC licenses statewide under Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

  2. Meet qualification requirements per Fla. Stat. § 489.113:

  3. Provide proof of financial responsibility (surety bond or letter of credit)
  4. Pass the Florida HVAC contractor exam

  5. Meet experience requirements (typically 4 years of documented HVAC work experience in the past 10 years, or equivalent combination of education and experience)

  6. Submit your application to CILB with proof of experience, exam passage, and financial responsibility documentation.

  7. Maintain your license through continuing education and renewal fees as required by state statute.

The CILB administers all qualifying exams and maintains records. Apply through the state licensing portal or contact CILB directly for current fees and exam schedules.

Local Requirements

Midway CDP is located in Seminole County, Florida. Before beginning any HVAC work in Midway, you must obtain a local construction permit through Seminole County's permitting process.

Consult the Midway CDP (Seminole County) Municipal Code for any local amendments, permit procedures, and additional requirements specific to the unincorporated area. Contact the Seminole County Building Department for permit applications, fees, and inspections required for HVAC installations and repairs.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensing requirements:
- Maintenance and repair by equipment manufacturers or their authorized representatives
- Installation or repair by a property owner on their own residential property (owner-builder exception)
- Work performed by employees of licensed contractors under direct supervision of a licensed HVAC contractor

These exemptions are narrow. Any HVAC work performed for compensation or by a business entity requires a current 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

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