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Arkansas HVAC continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Arkansas HVAC license types we track need continuing education: 8 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details
Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal datesArkansas HVAC renewal guide

8 hours of CE

Applies to: HVACR Class A License (unlimited capacity contractor) and HVACR Class B License (up to 25 tons / 1,000,000 BTUH; includes former Class C)

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Licenses expire on the last day of the month, one year from the original date of issuance (17 CAR 261-105); no common calendar date.
License level
State license
Board
Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board (Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Code Enforcement Section)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • 8 hours of Board-approved continuing education per current International Mechanical Code cycle, relating to HVACR systems or the current IMC (17 CAR 261-120).

Proof and reporting

  • Hours must be completed before the final year of the code cycle; a class holder who misses them has the license suspended until a verifiable course certificate is received.
  • The course provider roster is the only accepted proof.

Other details

  • Registrants do not need CE.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 501-682-9201
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Arkansas HVAC licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

  • Commercial Contractor License - Mechanical / Specialty HVACR classification

How CE fits into the Arkansas renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Arkansas HVAC renewal guide.

Arkansas HVAC CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does an Arkansas HVAC license need?

HVACR Class A License (unlimited capacity contractor) and HVACR Class B License (up to 25 tons / 1,000,000 BTUH; includes former Class C): 8 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board (Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Code Enforcement Section) before you rely on it.

Who approves Arkansas HVAC CE courses?

8 hours of Board-approved continuing education per current International Mechanical Code cycle, relating to HVACR systems or the current IMC (17 CAR 261-120). Check with Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board (Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Code Enforcement Section) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Arkansas HVAC CE hours?

Hours must be completed before the final year of the code cycle; a class holder who misses them has the license suspended until a verifiable course certificate is received. The course provider roster is the only accepted proof. Check with Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board (Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Code Enforcement Section) before you rely on it.

When do Arkansas HVAC CE hours have to be done?

HVACR Class A License (unlimited capacity contractor) and HVACR Class B License (up to 25 tons / 1,000,000 BTUH; includes former Class C): Licenses expire on the last day of the month, one year from the original date of issuance (17 CAR 261-105); no common calendar date. Check with Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board (Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Code Enforcement Section) before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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