17 CAR § 261-103 – Classification of licenses

(a)
1. (1) Class A entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work without limitation to BTUH or horsepower capacities.
2. (2) This license includes the authorization to install an HVACR appliance or perform HVACR electrical work or fuel gas supply as defined in 17 CAR § 261-102.
(b)
1. (1) Class B entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than twenty-five (25) tons cooling capacity per unit or one million (1,000,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of fifteen horsepower (15 h.p.) or less per unit.
2. (2) This license includes the authorization to install an HVACR appliance or perform HVACR electrical work or fuel gas fitting work as defined in 17 CAR § 260-102.
(c)
1. (1)
  1. (A) Class D entitles the licensee to perform “sheetmetal” work as it relates to ductwork for HVACR systems without regard to or limitation of horsepower of the system to which the duct connects.
  2. (B) This license does not include the authorization to install an HVACR appliance for the conditioning air for human comfort requirement or perform HVACR electrical work or fuel gas supply as defined in 17 CAR § 260-102.
2. (2) The licensee in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation, and service of HVACR equipment and systems.
(d)
1. (1)
  1. (A) Class E entitles the licensee to perform “refrigeration” work as defined in Arkansas Code § 17-33-101 without regard to or limitation of horsepower.
  2. (B) This license may include HVACR electrical work and fuel gas work to the appliance being installed.
2. (2) The licensee in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation, and service of heating and air conditioning equipment used for the treatment of air for human comfort requirements.
(e)
1. (1) Class L entitles the license holder to a “lifetime” license to perform HVACR service and maintenance work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than fifteen (15) tons cooling capacity per unit or one million (1,000,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of fifteen horsepower (15 h.p.) or less per unit only.
2. (2) A lifetime license holder shall not install any original equipment or replace any existing HVACR equipment.
3. (3) A lifetime license holder shall not employ registrants to perform HVACR work.