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How to get an HVAC license in Alaska

Hours, exam, fees and renewal for HVAC work in Alaska. Taken from official AK pages and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Alaska DCCED CBPL — Mechanical Administrators Program
  • State journeyman license: No (No statewide HVAC journeyman. Contracting entities need a licensed Mechanical Administrator in the right category.)
  • Mechanical Administrator — Unlimited HVAC/Sheet Metal: Prove at least four of the six years immediately before applying as an HVAC/sheet-metal journeyman, field superintendent/similar management, or a combination; or qualifying ME degree / Alaska PE paths per 12 AAC 39.242 (see CBPL exam packet).
  • Exam: see below, via Alaska CBPL
  • Code edition: Category exams via CBPL. Renewal CE based on Uniform Mechanical Code (and UPC where listed) in effect in Alaska.

Requirements by license

Mechanical Administrator — Unlimited HVAC/Sheet Metal

ExperienceProve at least four of the six years immediately before applying as an HVAC/sheet-metal journeyman, field superintendent/similar management, or a combination; or qualifying ME degree / Alaska PE paths per 12 AAC 39.242 (see CBPL exam packet).Source: commerce.alaska.gov · as of
ExamAlaska CBPL. Apply by examination (#08-4903) or credentials (#08-4904). Confirm current exam vendor fees with the division.Source: commerce.alaska.gov · as of
Fees
  • Biennial renewal (licensed on/before Dec 31, 2024): $200
  • Prorated renew (first issued on/after Jan 1, 2025): $100
Source: commerce.alaska.gov · as of · Initial application/exam dollar fees: confirm current CBPL fee schedule on the exam packet.
RenewalEvery 2 years. Expire December 31 of odd years. No grace period. Renew via MY LICENSE or mail form.Source: commerce.alaska.gov · as of
CE to renew8 hours per 2 years
  • Uniform Mechanical Code (HVAC/sheet metal / refrigeration categories)
One approved 8-hour workshop (or equivalent study) per category held, unless you passed a code-based licensing exam in the period. Keep records 4 years for audit.
Source: commerce.alaska.gov · as of

License types in Alaska

  • Mechanical Administrator — Unlimited HVAC/Sheet Metal (UHVCS)
  • Unlimited Refrigeration (UR)
  • Heating, cooling & process piping
  • Residential HVAC / plumbing-hydronic categories
  • No statewide HVAC journeyman
Source: commerce.alaska.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

Credentials path (#08-4904) for out-of-state applicants — CBPL evaluates substantially equivalent licenses. Don’t assume automatic reciprocity.Not confirmedSource: commerce.alaska.gov · as of

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FAQ

AK HVAC license?

Mechanical Administrator (Unlimited HVAC/Sheet Metal or Refrigeration) — supervisor license, not a journeyman card.

Experience?

Generally 4 of the last 6 years as JM or field superintendent (see 12 AAC 39.242).

Already licensed? See Alaska HVAC license renewal & CE.

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