Chart of Licensing Privileges and Responsibilities

Understanding licensing can be a bit complicated.  The chart’s goal is to outline the license categories and privileges for each as well as their responsibilities.  We suggest that you contact the Department of Labor and Licensing at adll.hvac@arkansas.gov(opens in new tab) or call (501) 682-9201 if you have questions.  They are the final authority in all things HVACR code and licensing.

Arkansas Licensing chart

Organization

1. Legalentity responsible for installation of HVACR systems according to applicable code.
2. Must have at least one licensee with appropriate license for the work performed.
3. Must have required general liability insurance.
4. All installation and service employees must have a contractor or registrant license.
5. All employees work under the supervision and direction of the Organization.

Contractor / Licensee

1. Person with applicable license for performing HVACR installation and service work.
a. "A" - Without limitation to BTUH or horsepower
b. "B" Limited to not more than 25T Cooling, 1,000,000 BTUH heating, 15 HP refrigeration
c. "D" Perform "sheetmetal" work as relates to duct systems only. May not install AC or Refrigeration systems
d. "E" - Perform "refrigeration" work. May not service or install comfort systems
e. "L" Perform service and maintenance only on systems limited to not more than 5T Cooling, 1,000,000 BTUH heating, 15 HP refrigeration.
f. Must work under the auspices of an "Organization". The "Organization" may be the person's DBA or other legal entity.

2. Must carry general liability insurance for their license if they work under their own "Organization" or be employed by an "Organization" with general liability insurance.

3. Must complete required continuing education. Presently, 8 hours per 3-year code cycle.

4. If they are the "licensee of record" for the "Organization", they are responsible for all work performed by the "Organization" complying with code.

5. Not required to carry a "Registrant" card in addition to license

"Registrant"

1. Person working under the auspices of an "Organization".
2. No additional training, continuing education, or experience is required
3. "Organization" is responsible for carrying general liability