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Key Facts: AR HVAC Exam
100
Exam Questions (Class A)
Prov CIB
4 hours
Time Limit (open book)
Prov CIB
70%
Passing Score
Prov CIB
$55-$100
Exam Fee
Prov CIB
2 years
Experience Required
17 CAR § 261-104
8 hrs/cycle
Continuing Education
17 CAR § 261-120
Sample AR HVAC Practice Questions
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1Which Arkansas state agency administers HVAC/R contractor licensing?
2What is the minimum passing score for the Arkansas HVAC/R contractor exam?
3What does an Arkansas HVAC/R Class A license allow the holder to do?
4What is the capacity limit for an Arkansas HVAC/R Class B license?
5How many years of experience under a licensed contractor are required for an Arkansas HVAC/R license?
6What is the annual license fee for an Arkansas HVAC/R Class A license?
7How many hours of continuing education are required for Arkansas HVAC/R license renewal?
8What is the minimum age to apply for an Arkansas HVAC/R license?
9What is the exam fee for the Arkansas HVAC/R computer-based test?
10Which alternative qualifies an applicant for the Arkansas HVAC/R exam instead of 2 years of work experience?
About the AR HVAC Exam
The Arkansas Class A HVAC/R contractor exam is a 100-question, 4-hour open-book test administered by Prov covering general knowledge, systems and sizing, equipment, piping, refrigeration, electrical, maintenance, fuel gas systems, plan reading and estimating, and Arkansas law. Arkansas issues Class A (unlimited), Class B (25-ton cooling, 1,000,000 BTUH heating, 15 HP refrigeration per unit), Class D (sheet metal), Class E (refrigeration), and Class L (lifetime).
Exam sponsor: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Systems & Sizing
Load calculations, equipment selection, duct design, air distribution, and ventilation rates
General Knowledge
Heat transfer, psychrometrics, gas laws, refrigerant chemistry, and lubricating oils
Equipment
Compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, split systems, packaged units, and heat pumps
Maintenance
Troubleshooting, airflow and charge diagnostics, controls, testing and balancing, and jobsite safety
Fuel Gas Systems
Gas furnaces, burners and ignition controls, combustion air, Category I-IV venting, boilers, and gas regulators
Piping
Refrigerant line sizing and oil return, condensate disposal, piping support, hydronic loops, and fuel gas piping
Plan Reading, Estimating & Math
Mechanical plan symbols and schedules, architectural scales, quantity takeoff, bid estimating, and HVAC trade math
Refrigeration Systems
Vapor-compression cycle, defrost and supplemental heat, and EPA Section 608 recovery requirements
Electrical
Ohm's law, power calculations, and single-phase and three-phase motors
Law and Administration
Arkansas HVAC/R statutes, Board rules, license classifications, registrant duties, renewal, and continuing education
Preparing for the AR HVAC Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $55 (written) or $100 (computer-based) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Arkansas HVAC/R license classes?
Arkansas currently issues five classes under 17 CAR § 261-103: Class A covers unlimited HVAC/R work; Class B covers systems up to 25 tons cooling, 1,000,000 BTUH heating input, and 15 horsepower refrigeration per unit; Class D covers sheet metal ductwork; Class E covers refrigeration without horsepower limits; and Class L is a lifetime service-and-maintenance license. The Class C license was repealed by Act 746 of 2025 and existing Class C holders were converted to Class B.
What experience is required for the Arkansas HVAC/R license?
Under 17 CAR § 261-104 an applicant with no prior licensing background must show at least two years of experience as an HVAC/R contractor or as an employee of an HVAC/R contractor, and must be at least 18 years old. The Board must use the least restrictive requirements and accepts records, affidavits, or bona fide evidence from current or former employers. The Board may substitute board-approved HVAC/R educational training for experience, but apprenticeship, education, or training can never be made a prerequisite for licensure.
How much does the Arkansas HVAC/R exam cost?
The exam costs $55 for a paper-and-pencil exam or $100 for a computer-based exam through Prov. Annual license fees are $200 for Class A, $150 for Class B, D, and E, and no charge for the Class L lifetime license; the annual registrant fee is $25.
What continuing education is required in Arkansas?
Under 17 CAR § 261-120, no HVAC/R license may be renewed unless the licensee completes at least eight (8) hours of continuing education per current International Mechanical Code cycle published by the International Code Council. Courses must be board-approved, and a licensee who fails to obtain the hours has the license suspended until a verifiable course certificate is received.