Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine May 2023

HVACR NewsMagazine May 2023

State National Chapter News

Getting Frustrated Renewing Your License?

o 2 hours must be in a technical or business subject area o 2 hours must be in code but all 4 could be code ▪ Each successfully completed course must appear on a separate certificate supplied by the providing CE vendor. It isn’t that difficult but there is always a hiccup or two when something starts. Our industry has been super patient but understandably frustrated because there was no readily available line of communication. That is now solved. Thanks to everyone at the HVACR program for their hard work and to our licensees for their patience. We all win when we work as partners in serving the comfort and refrigeration needs of Arkansans. HVAC Licensing Support 501-682-9201 Adll.hvac@arkansas.gov

Our HVACR program at the department of Labor and Licensing is offering a support line to help folks renew their license. While the process should be easy, it isn’t always, so Lindsay Moore, program director, created a phone and email for you to use. These are manned by a rotating group of office folks and inspectors so they can more quickly address your problem. The phone # is 501-682-9201 and the email is adll.hvac@arkansas.gov It is important to note what is required to renew — 1. Renewal Notice 2. Proof of General Liability Insurance ▪ State Minimum: $250,000 ▪ Required of all “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E” licensees that are doing business under their license. ▪ Not required of licensees working under the insurance coverage of their employer whether their employer is a HVACR company or another company or government authority; however, the employer must supply a letter stating relationship and coverage.

3. Continuing Education ▪

4 hours of CE is required each year