West Virginia HVAC Contractor License Requirements Checker
Verify continuing education hours and surety bond amounts required for each West Virginia HVAC contractor license class (WV Code §21-11 and WV CSR §42-8).
Formulas & Logic
CE Deficit = max(0, CE_Required − CE_Completed)
Bond Deficit = max(0, Bond_Required − Bond_Held)
CE Surplus Carryover = min(CE_Surplus, 8 hours) — WV allows up to 8 hours carried to next cycle.
Overall Eligibility = CE_Met AND Bond_Met AND EPA608_Met AND Experience_Met
| License Class | CE Hours (2-yr) | Surety Bond | EPA 608 | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A – Unlimited | 16 hrs | $25,000 | Universal | 4 yrs |
| Class B – Limited | 8 hrs | $15,000 | Universal or Type II | 2 yrs |
| Class C – Specialty | 4 hrs | $10,000 | Any Type | 1 yr |
| Journeyman | 8 hrs | None | Universal or Type II | 4 yrs |
| Apprentice | None | None | Not Required | Enrolled |
Assumptions & References
- Requirements based on WV Code §21-11-1 et seq. (Contractor Licensing Act) and WV CSR §42-8 (HVAC Contractor Licensing Rules).
- Continuing education hours are measured per 2-year renewal cycle. Class A requires 8 hours of code/safety + 8 hours of technical content.
- Surety bonds must be issued by a surety company licensed to do business in West Virginia.
- EPA 608 certification is required under 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F for anyone purchasing or handling refrigerants.
- Up to 8 surplus CE hours may carry over to the next renewal cycle per WV Division of Labor policy.
- Experience must be verified by a licensed contractor or employer on official WV forms.
- Apprentices must be enrolled in a WV-approved or DOL-registered apprenticeship program.
- This tool is for informational purposes only. Always confirm current requirements with the WV Division of Labor, Contractor Licensing Section at (304) 558-7890.
Formulas & Logic
CE Deficit = max(0, CE_Required − CE_Completed)
Bond Deficit = max(0, Bond_Required − Bond_Held)
CE Surplus Carryover = min(CE_Surplus, 8 hours) — WV allows up to 8 hours carried to next cycle.
Overall Eligibility = CE_Met AND Bond_Met AND EPA608_Met AND Experience_Met
License Class CE Hours (2-yr) Surety Bond EPA 608 Experience
Class A – Unlimited16 hrs$25,000Universal4 yrs Class B – Limited8 hrs$15,000Universal or Type II2 yrs Class C – Specialty4 hrs$10,000Any Type1 yr Journeyman8 hrsNoneUniversal or Type II4 yrs ApprenticeNoneNoneNot RequiredEnrolled