Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board · checked 2026-10-20
Georgia HVAC License Requirements
Statewide conditioned air contractor licenses in Class I (restricted) and Class II (non-restricted). Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted): 5 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- 1CN1 · Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) 4 years
- 2CR2 · Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) 5 years
License levels in Georgia
The Georgia path has 2 steps on this page: Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted). The source states the time in years.
| Level | Experience | Classroom | Time from start | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN1 Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) | 4 years | — | 4 years | Yes | Not printed |
| CR2 Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) | 5 years | — | 5 years | Yes | Not printed |
Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) (CN1)
At least four years of experience: two years of residential installation as a lead mechanic, one year as a service technician, one year of residential supervisory experience, EPA certification and a board-approved heat loss and gain and duct design course. Rule 121-3-.04. Scope: systems not exceeding 175,000 BTU of heating and 60,000 BTU of cooling. Source: GA Comp. R. & Regs. 121-3-.04.
Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) (CR2)
At least five years: two years of installation as a lead mechanic (one commercial only), one year as a service technician or supervisor, two years of commercial supervisory experience, EPA certification and the heat loss and gain and duct design course. Rule 121-3-.04. Scope: unrestricted; applicants document systems above 175,000 BTU heating and 60,000 BTU cooling. Source: GA Comp. R. & Regs. 121-3-.04.
Exam
2 of the 2 levels listed here require an exam: Conditioned Air Contractor Class I (Restricted) and Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted). The source does not print a pass mark.
Fees
The Georgia source read prints no dollar amounts for this license. Rule 121-3-.04(2) requires all board fees but the rule chapter prints no amounts. A technical school diploma in engineering can count for up to two years of experience, a vocational certificate for up to one.
Reciprocity
The Georgia sources read for this trade name no reciprocity agreement and no route for out-of-state licensees.
How Georgia compares
Among the 8 states on this site that state a minimum time to the top hvac credential, Georgia ranks 8 of 8 from shortest (1 year) to longest (5 years). Ohio sets the same 5 years.
Same trade elsewhere: California · Texas · Florida · Ohio · North Carolina. All states side by side: HVAC license requirements by state.
Other trades in Georgia
- Electrician: Electrical Contractor Class II (Non-restricted): 4 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- Plumber: Master Plumber Class II (Non-restricted): 5 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
All covered trades on one page: Georgia trade licenses.
Background reading: From apprentice to master: how long each state takes · How trade license exams work.
Questions
Who issues the hvac license in Georgia?
Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. Statewide conditioned air contractor licenses in Class I (restricted) and Class II (non-restricted).
How long does it take to qualify for the Conditioned Air Contractor Class II (Non-restricted) in Georgia?
5 years by this site's count. At least five years: two years of installation as a lead mechanic (one commercial only), one year as a service technician or supervisor, two years of commercial supervisory experience, EPA certification and the heat loss and gain and duct design course. Rule 121-3-.04.
Does Georgia have hvac license reciprocity?
The Georgia sources read name no reciprocity agreement for this trade.
Sources and last checked
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors | 2026-10-20 |
| CN1 requirements | GA Comp. R. & Regs. 121-3-.04 | 2026-10-20 |
| CR2 requirements | GA Comp. R. & Regs. 121-3-.04 | 2026-10-20 |
| Law cited | GA Comp. R. & Regs. 121-3-.04 | 2026-10-20 |
This page summarises what the Georgia source said on 2026-10-20. It is general information, not legal advice; the board's own page and the statute are the authority and can change. Confirm with Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board before applying. The free official route is the board itself: its page, application forms and staff answer eligibility questions.