North Carolina hvac license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Licensing authority | Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board) Board Exam Coordinator: 984-884-5753. “Appointments can be made by calling the Exam Coordinator at 984-884-5753” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Applicant Information - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors |
| Experience / hours | Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board) Contractor exam (heating (Heating Group 1–3)): 2 years (4,000 hours) on-site full-time experience. “an applicant must have 2 years (4,000 hours) on-site full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, service, or repair of plumbing or heating systems” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Applicant Information - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors |
| Exam | Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board) Exams are computer-based and administered by PSI. “All examinations are computer-based and administered by PSI Services LLC.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · FAQ - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors |
| Fees | Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board) Examination application fee: $150 (non-refundable). “The examination application fee is $150.00 and is non-refundable.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · FAQ - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors |
| Renewal | Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board) Licenses renew annually and expire December 31. “All licenses issued by the Board expire on December 31st of each year.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · FAQ - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors |
| Continuing education | Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board) No continuing education required for renewal (eliminated December 31, 2012). “The requirement for continuing education as a condition of renewal was eliminated on December 31, 2012.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · FAQ - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors |
| Reciprocity & endorsement | Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board) No license reciprocity agreements with any other state. “There are no license reciprocity agreements with any other state.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Applicant Information - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors |
Check a license in North Carolina
North Carolina does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: nclicensing.org · nclicensing.org