Mechanical Examination, Licensing Information and Applications

Licensed Mechanical Contractors can perform installations, alterations, servicing, and obtain permits; can designate a contractor of record; notice; and can perform work without compensation on behalf of a charitable organization.

Requirements for Registration, License or Certificate 
To obtain a Mechanical Contractor's license in Michigan, an applicant must be of good moral character and meet requirements in the following areas:

Work Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in each of the work classifications applied for below. 
  • Hydronic heating and cooling and process piping
  • HVAC equipment
  • Ductwork
  • Refrigeration
  • Limited heating service
  • Unlimited heating service
  • Limited refrigeration and air conditioning service
  • Unlimited refrigeration and air conditioning service
  • Fire Suppression
  • Specialty License
    • Solar Heating and Cooling
    • Solid Fuel and Vented Decorative Gas Appliances
    • LP Distribution Piping
    • Fuel Gas Piping
    • Fuel Gas Piping and Venting 

Education
Credit for work experience may be requested if you are attending or are a graduate of a recognized trade school.  A copy of your official transcript and your original diploma must be submitted.  A maximum of 1 year of the required three years of experience may be applied.

Examination
Must take and pass an examination for each work classification desired.

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Examination Package for Mechanical Contractor 

• Application for Mechanical Contractor License Examination 
• Work Experience Report 
• Mechanical Contractor License Examination Information 
• Mechanical Contractor Licensing Exam Reference Materials 
• Board of Mechanical Rules Licensing Examination Rules - R 338.901-338.914 
• Mechanical Contractor Examination Reschedule Application  
• 1984 PA 192 Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act
  

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Examination Schedule 

2013 Exam Dates	Location	Application Deadline Date
Tuesday, March 12, 2013	Lansing	February 12, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013	Lansing	May 10, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013	Lansing	August 9, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013	Lansing	November 8, 2013

 

The exam site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the exam are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. Please make sure all cell phones, pagers and other personal elecronic devices are turned off or set to vibrate. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) should contact the Mechanical Division at 517-241-9325 at least 10 work days before the event. LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program.

Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Questions regarding board meetings or examinations should be directed to the Mechanical Division at 517-241-9325.