Required Books
The references listed below 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 bookstore or by calling 800-992-1910.
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Plumbing
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Additional Services
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Ohio - Application Renewal fee
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Ohio - Check made payable to the "Ohio Secretary of State"
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Ohio - Check made payable to the "Treasurer- State of Ohio"
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Ohio - Transfer fee of license from one name to another fee
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New Application Processing Fee for Ohio HVAC License
Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
Hydronics Contractors must have the knowledge and skill to construct, install, alter, repair, maintain or service any steam and hot-water heating or chilled-water refrigeration system.
Individuals wishing to become Hydronics Contractors must be qualified to sit for the exam by being at least 18 years of age and a US citizen, having 5 years documentable experience in the classification desired or have been an engineer with 3 years of business experience in the construction industry, not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or of any felony and Pass the applicable examinations.
License Requirements
Candidates wishing to obtain a license must go through the qualification process.
To qualify you must:
1) Be at least 18 years of age;
2) Be a US citizen;
3) Have 5 years documentable experience in the classification desired or have been an engineer with 3 years of business experience in the construction industry;
4) Not have been convicted of or pled guilty to a disqualifying offense as defined in Ohio S.B. 337;
5) Pass the applicable examinations;
6) Pay the applicable fees.
To qualify to sit for the exam applicants must:
1) Complete the exam application;
2) Verify employment dates with start and end month day and year to verify 5 years experience of working in that trade with no breaks in that 5-year history immediately prior to completing the application. Be specific in nature of duties & be sure to attach proof of being in the trade. (Examples would be local licenses held, permits obtained, signed contracts, invoices, or letter of recommendation.
NOTICE: 03/24/2008 all applications must have a BCI background check to sit for the state exam. Applicants are required to pass the Business and Law Exam in addition to the Hydronics Exam in order to obtain this license.
NOTE: If an individual wants to obtain more than one trade license, they must retake and pass the Business and Law Exam if it has been more than three years since they last passed it. Once exams have been passed, in addition to the $25.00 license fee, individuals must also send proof of $500,000 minimum contractor liability insurance, listing the actual policy number, to the O.C.I.E.B.
Reciprocity
Limited reciprocity is available with West Virginia and North Carolina for some classifications. Contact the Ohio Board for more information.
Continuing Education
Please check with the Licensing Board regarding Continuing Education requirements.The Exam
The exam is administered by PSI. It is an open-book timed test with 50 questions and a 2.5-hour time limit. A score of at lest 70% is required to pass. The exam fee is $69.00 for each exam.
Pre-approval is required
General Knowledge; Heating Equipment; Piping, Pumps and Valves; Fuel Gas and Oil; Venting: Controls; Tests and Inspections
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors currently does not offer a preparation seminar for this classification. We do offer preparation for the Ohio Business and Law exam. Please contact us for more information.
To apply for a license, contact:
Construction Industry Examining Board
Post Office Box 4009
6606 Tussing Rd.
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614)644-3493
https://license.ohio.gov
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