Mechanical Contractor means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design, when not prohibited by law, central air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilating systems.

This includes duct work in connection with a complete system only to the extent such duct work is performed by the contractor as is necessary to make complete an air-distribution system, boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, lift station equipment and piping, and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in connection therewith, and any duct cleaning and equipment sanitizing which requires at least a partial disassembling of the system; to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend, or design, when not prohibited by law, piping, insulation of pipes, vessels and ducts, pressure and process piping, pneumatic control piping, gasoline tanks and pump installations and piping for same, standpipes, air piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen lines, nitrous oxide piping, ink and chemical lines, fuel transmission lines, liquefied petroleum gas lines within buildings, and natural gas fuel lines within buildings; to replace, disconnect, or reconnect power wiring on the load side of the dedicated existing electrical disconnect switch; to install, disconnect, and reconnect low voltage heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning control wiring; and to install a condensate drain from an air-conditioning unit to an existing safe waste or other approved disposal other than a direct connection to a sanitary system. The scope of work for such contractor shall also include any excavation work incidental thereto, but shall not include any work such as potable water lines or connections thereto, sanitary sewer lines, swimming pool piping and filters, or electrical power wiring.

License Requirements

• Be 18 years of age.

• Pass all parts of the exam(s) (within four years of the first attempt).

  If an applicant has a Bachelor's degree in building construction or a related field, as well as a 3.0 GPA or higher, the applicant is only required to take the business exam.

• Pay the fee for the Application.

• Complete the application form using the Online Services, or the Printable Application.

• Be of good moral character.

• Obtain worker's compensation and general liability coverage.

• Demonstrate financial responsibility by submitting a Credit Report:

  • 660 FICO credit score or higher (applicant must submit a bond or irrevocable letter of credit if below 660 - FICO derived).

  • If FICO score is less than 660, the applicant must take a 14-hour financial responsibility course.

  • If applicable, provide proof of satisfaction of liens, judgments, and bankruptcy discharge.

• Background check with Electronic Fingerprints.

• Obtain public liability and property damage insurance.

• Obtain workers' compensation or exemption from workers compensation insurance within 30 days of issuance of their license.

You must pass 2 open book exams in order to become a Florida Mechanical Contractor. The first makes up the trade portion and the second exam is for Business and Finance.

Florida Mechanical Contractor License Exam

• Testing Method: Computer-based testing

• Testing Company: Pearson Vue©

• Number of Questions: 80

• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice

• Time Allowed: 285 Minutes

• Minimum Passing Score: 70%

• The Florida Mechanical exam is held with a morning session of 65 equally weighted questions and an afternoon session of 65 equally weighted questions. The scores for the 2 sessions will be combined to determine your score for this portion of the exam.
• Topics covered on the trade knowledge exam portion are pre-installation and design engineering, ductwork and HVAC materials, installation of refrigeration and HVAC systems, installation of mechanical systems, installation of refrigeration and HVAC equipment and components, installation of mechanical equipment and components, maintenance analysis of refrigeration and HVAC, maintenance service of refrigeration and HVAC, safety and equipment, and excavating.

Florida Mechanical Contractor Business and Finance Exam

• Testing Method: Computer-based testing

• Testing Company: Pearson Vue©

• Number of Questions: 120

• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice

• Time Allowed: 390 Minutes

• Minimum Passing Score: 70%

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List of Books for the Mechanical Contractor Trade Exams (included in all 3 of our bundles)

Title: Mechanical Computer Based Examination Reference List. This reference list is Valid from July 1, 2024

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