Idaho HVAC License (Contractor/Journeyman)

Requirements to Obtaining your License

• Applicants shall provide proof of a minimum of four (4) years experience working in the trade or as a registered HVAC apprentice making HVAC installations in compliance with the requirements of the State.
• Applicants shall provide proof, satisfactory to the Board, of having legally acted as an HVAC journeyman for a period of not less than twenty-four (24) months.

Work that can be Done Under this License

HVAC/Refrigeration license enables a contractor to perform all aspects of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, ductwork, ventilation, as well as gas piping to any heating apparatus or to appliances.

Applying to get your License

Division of Building Safety, HVAC Bureau
1090 E. Watertower St.
Meridian, ID 83642
208-334-3442

Reciprocity Agreements

None at this time.

Continuing Education

None at this time.

Exam Details

• 50 questions and a time limit of 3hrs (Journeyman Exam)
• 50 questions and a time limit of 2hrs (Contractor)
• Exam requires a 70% to pass.
• To schedule your exams, contact the bureau at 208-334-3442.

Books and References for the Exam

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. You can purchases the references from our online bookstore or by calling 1-800-952-0910.

• International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 (Journeyman)
• International Mechanical Code, 2006 (Journeyman)
• Idaho Contractors Business and Law Reference Manual (Contractor)

Exam Review, Training, Education

We currently do not have any training material for this test, but please check back later for updates.