South Carolina Residential HVAC Contractor

Requirements to Obtaining your License

• Please note that the Residential Business and Law Exam must be passed in addition to the trade exam.
• Pre-approval is required before sitting for the exam
• A minimum of one year of experience is required to qualify.
• Required to obtain a Surety Bond of at least $10,000, IF the work is in excess of $5,000.

Work that can be Done Under this License

This license allows you to work on residential systems only. It covers Air Conditioning, and Heat Pump Equipment, LP & Natural Gas, including piping, Fuel Oil appliances and piping, ductwork & other associated trades.

Applying to get your License

All applicants will be required to submit a credit report with their application. An application-processing fee of $100 must be sent with the application when seeking pre-approval. Licenses renew July 1 of each even numbered year. The licensing fee is $50 for 12 months or less and $100 for 12 months or more.

Licensing Board for Contractors
Post Office Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 896-4686 www.llr.state.sc.us

Reciprocity Agreements

No agreements at this time.

Continuing Education

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

Exam Details

• 80 questions and a time limit of 4 hours
• A score of 65% (52 questions correct) is needed to pass.
• Exam fee is $100
• Topics include: AC and Heat Pump Equipment,Load Calculations,Insulation,Safety,Piping,Furnaces and Heaters,Heating and Cooling Principles,Hangers and Supports,Fuel Oil,Ducts,LP Gas,Testing, Adjusting and Balancing,Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control,Fuel Gas,Combustion Air,Chimneys, Flues, and Vents,Ventilation and Exhausts,Refrigerants,Controls
• To schedule an examination, contact PSI Examination services at 1-800-733-9267.

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.

• ACCA Duct Slide Rule
• HVAC Duct Construction Standards-Metal & Flexible 2005
• International Fuel Gas Code 2006
• International Mechanical Code 2006
• Manual J, Residential Load Calculations
• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• OSHA 29. CFR 1926 for Contractors
• Residential Oil Burners

Exam Review, Training, Education

We offer review for the South Carolina Residential HVAC examinations in a home study/tutorial format. The fee for the study guide is $150. This study guide includes sample figures, questions, as well as a highlighting guide for the approved references. For more information, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.

Study Guide Price: $150