1. (1) All certified contractors shall have and maintain a current license issued by the Board. A license is current only during the calendar year in which it is issued and shall expire on December 31 annually. A license shall automatically lapse at the end of the calendar year in which it was issued if it is not renewed prior to 11:59 pm December 31st annually.
2. (2) Certification by the Board is required for at least one person in responsbile charge employed by realty management companies who perform heating, air conditioning, or commercial refrigeration installation, service or repair on property owned by a party other than themselves.
3. (3) Certification by the Board is required for work involving air duct cleaning services, filter changing services, test and balance services, and the cleaning of heating, air conditioning or refrigeration equipment or systems.
4. (4) Certification by the Board is required for heating and air conditioning installation, service, or repair work performed preowned, previously set manufactured or modular homes.

Author: Jeffrey M. Becraft

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-31-18.

Editor’s Note: Rule No. 440-X-3-.01 entitled "Distinction Between Installation and Service Repair" filed September 30, 1982. Repealed and new rule entitled "Registered Contractor" adopted in lieu thereof: Filed September 21, 1987. Repealed and new rule entitled "Failure to Renew Before March 1" adopted in lieu thereof: Filed July 12, 1988. Repealed and new rule entitled "Failure to Renew" adopted in lieu thereof: Filed February 21, 1991. Previous Rule .01 was renumbered .02 as per certification published November 30, 2022; effective January 14, 2023.

History: Filed February 21, 1991. Repealed and New Rule: Filed April 9, 2003; effective May 14, 2003. Amended: Filed August 14, 2009; effective September 18, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Published November 30, 2022; effective January 14, 2023.