Florida CAC Classification At A Glance
What Can a Florida CAC (Air Conditioning Contractor) Do?
Installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of central air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation systems. Class A allows unlimited tonnage and heating capacity; Class B is limited to 25 tons cooling and 500,000 BTU heating capacity per system.
Subcontracting & Trade Scope
Can perform complete HVAC installations, ductwork, refrigeration piping, and controls.
Need a Florida CAC Qualifier Immediately?
Obtaining a Florida CAC license by testing can take 9 to 18 months between application review, study time, Pearson VUE exam dates, and DBPR board hearings.
IQS places pre-vetted, licensed Florida CAC Qualifiers with your entity as a Primary Qualifying Agent (PQA) or Secondary Qualifying Agent (SQA), allowing your company to pull permits and sign contracts immediately.
Florida CAC License Requirements & Exam Prerequisites
Verifiable Experience Required
- 4 years of verifiable HVAC trade experience under a licensed mechanical or air conditioning contractor.
- Documented experience on chillers, boilers, direct expansion systems, and ventilation controls.
Required Examinations
- Florida Business & Finance Exam
- Florida Air Conditioning Trade Knowledge Exam (Class A or Class B)
Credit score 660+ or $10,000 Division II financial stability bond.
How Florida CAC Compares to Other Licenses
CAC vs. CMC (Certified Mechanical Contractor)
- CAC covers HVAC, heating, cooling, and ventilation; CMC includes all CAC scope PLUS unfired pressure vessels, medical gas piping, process piping, vacuum systems, and commercial refrigeration machinery.
Frequently Asked Questions: Florida CAC License
What does a Florida CAC license allow you to do?
Installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of central air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation systems. Class A allows unlimited tonnage and heating capacity; Class B is limited to 25 tons cooling and 500,000 BTU heating capacity per system.
Can my business hire a CAC qualifying agent in Florida?
Yes. Under Florida Statute Chapter 489, an entity may hire an individual holding an active Certified Air Conditioning Contractor license as a Primary or Secondary Qualifying Agent. The qualifying agent provides the supervisory framework and license credentials necessary for your company to pull permits legally.
How much does a Florida CAC qualifier cost?
Compensation typically consists of a monthly retainer plus a modest project/permit fee structure, structured cleanly under a compliant W-2 or qualifying agreement. Contact IQS for current market rates tailored to your volume.
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