How to get a hvac contractor license in Connecticut
Connecticut hvac contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Heating Cooling and Sheet Metal Work # Heating, Cooling and Sheet Metal Work Hearth Product Work, Fuel Gas Work Licenses Application Information: - What license type do I need?
- To review the scope of work for available license types click on Heating, Piping and Cooling; Sheet Metal Work; Hearth Product Work; or Welding, Valves and Machinist Licenses and Scope of Work to determine what best covers the services you intend to provide.
- - Every individual applicant must take an exam(s) – Please n
- Board page: Heating Cooling and Sheet Metal Work - CT.gov
Requirements overview
- Connecticut sets experience, education, and exam rules for hvac contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Connecticut hvac exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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