West Virginia HVAC Contractor License

Requirements to Obtaining your License

An HVAC Contractor's License is required in West Virginia when the project exceeds $1,000.

• Anyone seeking to become a contractor in West Virginia is required to sit for two exams, business and law and the trade.
• Proof of workers compensation, tax registraton, and employment security coverage is required.
• Licenses are good for one year.

Work that can be Done Under this License

“Heating, ventilating and cooling contractor” means a person who engages in the business of contracting to install, erect, repair, service or alter heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment or systems to heat, cool or ventilate residential and commercial structures.

Applying to get your License

• An application for licensure can be obtained from the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board by calling 1-877-558-5134.
• The licensing and application fee is $90.

Reciprocity Agreements

Reciprocity is considered on a case by case basis.

Continuing Education

There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.

Exam Details

• To schedule your exam, contact ProV at 1-866-720-7768.
• 80 questions and a 3 hour time limit
• 70% is required to pass the exam
• The exam fee is $42.
• Topics on the exam include general regulations, load calculations, code requirements, controls, fuel systems, ducting, insulating, piping, and safety.

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

• 2009 International Mechanical Code
• HVAC Basics for Contractors
• Residential Comfort Systems Installation Standards Manual, 7th Edition

Exam Review, Training, Education

As of this time, we do not offer any review for this exam.