FL Certified Class A Air Conditioner Contractor renewal (FL) — 2026 guide
Issued / managed by Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Certified licenses renew at the Aug 31 even-year deadline; renewal window opens 90–120 days before expiration.
Continuing education
14 CE hours per renewal cycle.
Summary
Florida Class A air conditioning contractor licenses renew on a two-year certified cycle (Aug 31 even-year deadline) with 14 hours of CILB-approved continuing education, including mandatory one-hour modules in workplace safety, business practices, workers' compensation, and laws and rules. Registered-contractor path renews on the staggered odd-year schedule and is limited to local jurisdictions.
Notes & state variations
Two paths: certified (statewide) vs registered (local jurisdictions only). Class A is unrestricted; Class B and mechanical (Class C) sister licenses exist. 14 CE hours per renewal must include at least 1 hr specialized/advanced, 1 hr workplace safety, 1 hr business practices, 1 hr workers' compensation, 1 hr laws and rules.
Verified from FL DBPR/CILB official pages (myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/construction-industry) on Oct 12, 2026, via socks5 proxy.
Source for verification: FL DBPR CILB (myfloridalicense.com). Paraphrased — not the agency's official wording; not legal advice.
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How often does the FL Certified Class A Air Conditioner Contractor need to be renewed?
Every 2 years. Certified licenses renew at the Aug 31 even-year deadline; renewal window opens 90–120 days before expiration.
How many continuing education (CE) hours are required?
14 hours of approved continuing education per renewal cycle. Two paths: certified (statewide) vs registered (local jurisdictions only). Class A is unrestricted; Class B and mechanical (Class C) sister licenses exist. 14 CE hours per renewal must include at least 1 hr specialized/advanced, 1 hr workplace safety, 1 hr business practices, 1 hr workers' compensation, 1 hr laws and rules.
What does renewal cost?
The current renewal fee is published on the Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) renewal page — follow the source link below to confirm before paying.
What happens if my credential expires?
Grace and late-renewal rules vary — check with Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) for the current late-renewal provisions that apply to the FL Certified Class A Air Conditioner Contractor.