(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every individual who designs, installs, constructs, maintains, services, repairs, alters, or modifies any HVACR system or any portion of an HVACR system in the State of Arkansas shall obtain one (1) of the following classes of licenses and pay the fees prescribed by the HVACR Licensing Board:
(1) Class A — Entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work without limitation to BTUH or horsepower capacities;
(2) Class B — Entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than fifteen (15) tons of 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;
(3) Class C — Entitles the licensee who is in the business of servicing and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration equipment for the public to service, repair, or replace components of HVACR equipment and to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than fifteen (15) tons of 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. A Class C license holder shall not install any original HVACR equipment or replace any existing HVACR equipment;
(4) Class D — Entitles the licensee to perform sheet metal work as it relates to ductwork for HVACR systems without regard to or limitation of horsepower of the system to which the duct connects. The licensee in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation, and service of HVACR equipment and systems;
(5) Class E — Entitles the licensee to perform refrigeration work as defined in § 17-33-101 without regard to or limitation of horsepower. 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; and
(6) Class L — Entitles a licensee to apply for and obtain a restricted lifetime license without having to pay a license fee in any specific category of license as defined in this chapter. The applicant must be at least sixty-five (65) years of age and hold a current license in good standing with the board. The board shall promulgate rules to define the specific requirements of the lifetime license.
(b) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(c)
(1) An individual may perform HVACR work under a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E HVACR license holder by registering with the Department of Health.
(2) The registrant shall pay an annual registration fee as required by the board.
(3) All licensees are responsible for ensuring that all HVACR employees hold a current HVACR registration or HVACR license.