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    AL Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors (HACR)

    Alabama AL-REF — Refrigeration Refrigeration Contractor (REF)

    Commercial & industrial refrigeration statewide. Statutory scope, exam prerequisites, height limits, and qualifying agent placement for your construction enterprise in Alabama.

    Alabama AL-REF Classification At A Glance

    Height Limitation
    Unlimited
    Sector Authority
    Commercial & Residential
    Financial / Bond
    Per board.
    Governing Law
    Ala. Code § 34-31-1 et seq.
    Statutory Scope of Work

    What Can a Alabama AL-REF (Refrigeration Contractor (REF)) Do?

    Installation, service, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems statewide. Licensed by the HACR.

    Subcontracting & Trade Scope

    Performs refrigeration installation & repair.

    Immediate Market Entry

    Need a Alabama AL-REF Qualifier Immediately?

    Obtaining a Alabama AL-REF license by testing can take 9 to 18 months between application review, study time, exam dates, and board hearings.

    IQS places pre-vetted, licensed Alabama AL-REF Qualifiers with your entity as a qualifying agent, allowing your company to pull permits and sign contracts immediately.

    Fast Turnaround

    We handle qualifier agreements, board background reviews, and paperwork.

    Alabama AL-REF License Requirements & Exam Prerequisites

    Verifiable Experience Required

    • Refrigeration technician experience + exam.

    Required Examinations

    • State Refrigeration Contractor Exam
    Financial Stability

    GL insurance per board.

    Frequently Asked Questions: Alabama AL-REF License

    What does a Alabama AL-REF license allow?

    Installation, service, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems statewide. Licensed by the HACR.

    Can my business hire a Alabama AL-REF qualifying agent?

    Yes. IQS places pre-vetted Refrigeration Contractor (REF) qualifying agents with your entity. The qualifying agent provides the license credentials necessary for your company to pull permits legally in Alabama.

    How much does a Alabama AL-REF qualifier cost?

    Compensation typically consists of a monthly retainer plus a project/permit fee structure under a compliant qualifying agreement. Contact IQS for current market rates tailored to your volume.

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    Related Alabama License Classifications

    Closely related Alabama classifications for cross-licensing and qualifier placement.

    All Alabama Classifications
    AL-BC

    Building Construction Contractor (BC)

    Commercial & industrial building construction statewide.

    AL-BCU4

    Building Construction Under Four Stories (BCU4)

    Commercial building construction <4 stories statewide.

    AL-HS

    Highways & Streets Contractor (HS)

    Highway & street construction statewide.

    AL-MU

    Municipal & Utility Contractor (MU)

    Municipal & utility infrastructure statewide.

    AL-HRR

    Heavy & Railroad Contractor (H/RR)

    Heavy & railroad construction statewide.

    AL-HB

    Residential Home Builder (HB)

    Residential construction >$10K statewide.

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    HS
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    MU
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    HRR
    Heavy & Railroad Contractor (H/RR)
    HB
    Residential Home Builder (HB)
    ELE
    Electrical Contractor (ELE)
    PLU
    Plumbing & Gas Fitting Contractor (PLU)
    HVAC
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    REF
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    ROOF
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