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Florida Class A Air Conditioning Contractor

A Florida Class A Air Conditioning Contractor requires 14 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $209 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Florida currently enforces the 2021 IMC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

CE Hours
14
every 2 yrs
Renewal Fee
$209
state filing
Bond
None
not required
IMC
2021
edition in force

Need your 14 CE hours? 360training carries the largest approved-course catalog for Florida.

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Continuing education

Hours required
14
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • Workers comp: 1 hr
  • Safety: 1 hr
  • Business: 1 hr
  • Code: 1 hr
  • Laws: 1 hr
  • Wind mitigation: 1 hr
  • Electives: 8 hrs

CE courses for Florida class a air conditioning contractors

HVAC Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Florida. Confirm a provider appears on FL CILB’s approved-provider list before you buy.

Affiliate disclosure: the links below are affiliate links — clicking may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Our editor’s pick is the provider with the largest approved-course catalog for your state; the rest are listed alphabetically. Affiliate status doesn’t change which providers appear or their order.

360training

Editor’s pick

Cheapest, largest multi-trade catalog

Online self-paced · courses from $15 · 350+ courses

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CE-Renewals.com

Budget-friendly, Southeast states

Online self-paced · courses from $15 · 110+ courses

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RedVector (Vector Solutions)

Broad catalog across all four trades

Online self-paced · courses from $19 · 250+ courses

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Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
Not required

No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.

Insurance
$300,000

General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.

These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with FL CILB.

Compare GL & workers’-comp quotes

Reciprocity

Florida does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity lookup tool can check a specific state pair.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the FL CILB portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 14 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Gather bond & insurance proof

    Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.

  4. 4

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the FL CILB portal and pay the $209 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  5. 5

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Florida Class A Air Conditioning Contractor renewal?
14 hours every 2 years. Subjects: Workers comp: 1 hr; Safety: 1 hr; Business: 1 hr; Code: 1 hr; Laws: 1 hr; Wind mitigation: 1 hr; Electives: 8 hrs.
What does Florida Class A Air Conditioning Contractor renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $209. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15–$100).
Does Florida accept reciprocity for this license?
Florida does not publish reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may sit for an exam.
Which code is Florida currently enforcing?
Florida is currently on the 2021 IMC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

Florida Class A Air Conditioning Contractors renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 14 CE hours before you’re due.

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