All HVAC/R work in Arkansas requires a license.

• To obtain an HVAC/R Contractor's license, the Contractor's Business and Law exam must also be passed.
• Applicants are required to show two years of experience. 

• Pre-approval is required from the board before sitting for the exam.

• An Arkansas HVAC/R Class A license covers unlimited size or capacity of HVACR work.
• An Arkansas HVAC/R Class B license covers work on HVACR systems to 15-ton capacity per unit cooling, 15-hp capacity per unit refrigeration, and heating systems with input ratings to 1 million btu/hr.

To apply for a license, contact the Arkansas Department of Health at  1-501-661-2642.  Your application must be processed before sitting for the exam. 

• The license fee for the Class A license is $200.00 per year.
• The license fee for the Class B license is $150.00 per year.

• The Arkansas HVAC/R Class A exam  has 100 questions and has a time limit of 4 hours while the Arkansas HVAC/R Class B exam has 50 questions and a time limit of 3 hours.
• The examinations are OPEN book.
• A score of 70% is needed to pass.
• To schedule an examination, contact ICC - Lasergrade Registration at  1-877-782-3926.

The following references are permitted to be taken into the Arkansas HVAC/R Class A and B examinations.  These references may be purchased from our online contractors bookstore or by calling 1-800-952-0910.

• 1995 Arkansas Gas Code
• 2002 National Electrical Code
• 2003 Arkansas Mechanical Code
• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

As of this time, we do not have a seminar or study guide available.  Please continue to check back with us as we are always developing new programs.