The commercial refrigeration license in North Carolina allows you to engage in the installation, maintenance, servicing and repairing of refrigerating machinery, equipment, devices and components. North Carolina has various requirements for its commercial refrigeration certification, so let’s take a look at the commercial refrigeration training and licensing you’ll need to operate within the state.
Basic Requirements
In order to be eligible to take the examination for commercial refrigeration certification, you must:
- Submit an application to the board, with the non-refundable examination-license fee ($100).
- Verify that you have acquired at least 4,000 hours of relevant experience. *
Qualifying experience is acquired by working under the supervision of a person who holds a valid commercial refrigeration license in North Carolina, who is a registered professional engineer or who has equivalent industry experience.
For a full list of requirements regarding the exam, see the administrative code here.
* Up to half of the experience may be in academic or technical commercial refrigeration training directly related to the field.
Fees
Your commercial refrigeration license in North Carolina must be renewed annually. The following fees apply:
- Application – $100.00
- New License – $80.00
- Renewal – $120.00
- Reciprocity – $0.00
- Miscellaneous – $0.00
Other Requirements
In addition to the commercial refrigeration certification, you’ll need to complete the requirements for the EPA 608 certification in North Carolina, as well.
Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain ozone depleting refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques. This includes:
- Attaching and detaching hoses and gauges to and from an appliance to measure pressure within the appliance.
- Adding refrigerant to or removing refrigerant from an appliance.
- Any other activity that violates the integrity of a motor vehicle air conditioner (MVAC)-like appliance or small appliance (other than disposal).
There are numerous EPA 608 practice tests available that can help you prepare. Once you’ve completed the EPA 608 practice test, you can take the actual exam remotely or in-person at a certified testing location.
EPA 608 certification in North Carolina is a key component of obtaining your license within the state, so be sure to visit these resources and find the testing option that works best for you.
Ready To Get Started?
If you meet the requirements mentioned above, you can fill out an exam application here.
Still have questions about your commercial refrigeration license in North Carolina? Check the exam workbook for a general outline and references for the exam.
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