Obtain Your License
Pursuing a career in the HVAC field? Study at home for your Tennessee HVAC license exam with our fully online, user-friendly, and self-paced course.
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Tennessee Mechanical HVAC/Refrigeration Contractor License (TN CMC-C) Exam Prep
$219.99View ProductThe Tennessee Mechanical HVAC/Refrigeration Contractor License (TN CMC-C) Exam Review includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics include HVAC Terms, Principles, Administration, HVAC Installation, Venting, Duct, Combustion Air, Gas Piping, HVAC Electrical, Boilers, Exhaust, & Fire Protection, and Refrigeration Term System and Operation and more. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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Tennessee Mechanical HVAC/Refrigeration Contractor License (TN CMC-C) Complete Package
$1,356.87View ProductThe Tennessee Mechanical HVAC/Refrigeration Contractor Complete Package includes the following:
- Tennessee Mechanical HVAC/Ref Contractor License Exam Review
- 2012 International Mechanical Code
- 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
- HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible – SMACNA
- Pipefitters Handbook
- Manual J
- Manual N
- Modern Refrigeration Air Conditioning
- Carrier System Design Manual, Part 3
- Osha 1926
- Ugly’s Electrical Reference
- Trane Ductulator
- Tennessee Full Mechanical Tab Pack
The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
Requirements To Complete
About This License
A HVAC/Refrigeration license enables a contractor to perform all aspects of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, ductwork, ventilation, as well as gas piping to any heating apparatus or to appliances.
Requirements to Obtaining Your License
A HVAC/Refrigeration Contractors license is required in Tennessee when the project exceeds $25,000.
- Anyone seeking to become a contractor in Tennessee is required to sit for two exams, business and law and the trade.
- Workers Compensation is required
General liability insurance requirements are based on your monetary limit.
- If your monetary limit is up to $500,000, you will need to provide $100,000 coverage.
- If your monetary limit is $500,001 – $1,500,000, you will need to provide $500,000 coverage.
- If your monetary limit is greater than $1,500,000 you will need to provide $1,000,000 coverage.
Applying For Your License
An application for licensure can be obtained from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors by calling 1-800-544-7693. The licensing and application fee is $250.00.
Exam Details
- The testing company is PSI (1-800-733-9267)
- 100 questions and an 260 minute time limit
- 73% is required to pass the exam
- The exam fee is $57.
- Topics on the exam include electrical knowledge, motors, and controls; refrigeration, hydronic, steam and process piping; heating and cooling principles and theory; heating and cooling equipment and components; refrigerants and refrigeration; fuel and LP gas; combustion air, chimney’s, flues, and vents; ducts, ventilation, and exhaust; load calculations; and safety, fire and smoke protection.
Books and References for the Exam
The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
- International Mechanical Code, 2012
- Manual J – Residential Load Calculations
- International Fuel Gas Code, 2012
- Pipefitters Handbook
- Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Ductulator (Trane or ACCA)
- HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible, 2005
- Ugly’s Electrical References
- Carrier System Design Manual Part 3 – Piping Design
- Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
Exam Review Education
Online Training: The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. The program narrated and animated.
Online Course: $199.99
Continuing Education
There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.
Reciprocity Agreement
Tennessee has limited reciprocity agreement with the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.
