Mississippi HVAC Contractor License

Requirements to Obtaining your License

• Anyone seeking to become a HVAC contractor in Mississippi is required to sit for two exams, business and law and the trade.
• Applicants are required to submit a CPA reviewed financial statement. This statement must document a net worth of at least $20,000.

Work that can be Done Under this License

A licensed HVAC contractor Mississippi can perform all aspects of heating and cooling including fuel gas systems and appliances. This also covers all associated equipment and ductwork.

Applying to get your License

An application for licensure can be obtained from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors by calling 1-800-880-6161. The licensing and application fee is $200.00.

Reciprocity Agreements

Currently an agreement with South Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Alabama.

Continuing Education

There is none at this time.

Exam Details

• The testing company is PSI (1-800-733-9267)
• 80 questions and an 4-hour time limit
• 70% is required to pass the exam
• The exam fee is $120 for 1 portion or $240 for two portions of testing.
• Topics on the exam include piping; insulation; hangers and supports; sound, vibration and seismic control; heating and cooling principles; refrigerants and refrigeration; load calculations; testing, adjusting and balancing; controls; A/C and heat pump equipment; furnaces and heaters; chimneys, flues and vents; combustion air; fuel gas systems; LP gas systems; ducts; boilers and hydronics; machine room; evaporative cooling; and safety.

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. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

• 2006 International Mechanical Code
• 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
• OSHA Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926
• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• ACCA Ductulator
• HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible
• Manual J
• Manual N
• Manual D
• NFPA 58 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
• Pipefitters Handbook

Exam Review, Training, Education

We offer review for the Mississippi HVAC Contractor Exam through 1 day seminar or in a home study/tutorial format. The fee for the class is $395. The fee for the study guide is $150. At class, students will receive a study guide includes sample questions, practice math problems, sample load calculations, and a highlighting guide for the approved references. For more information on either attending a seminar, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.

Study Guide Price: $150
Seminar Price: $395