2006 Alabama Code - Section 34-31-29 — Examinations generally; reciprocity agreements.

(a) The board shall provide for examinations which test the knowledge, skill, and proficiency of the applicants. Subject matter shall be limited to the following subjects: Safety, basic heating and air conditioning theory, refrigeration as applied to air conditioning, diagnostic trouble shooting, repair or servicing of heating and air conditioning systems, air handling, standard mechanical codes, standard gas codes, standard electrical codes, equipment installations, and duct sizing as they relate to heating and air conditioning.

(b) All test questions shall be prepared to deal with the criteria on a trade level only. Examinations shall be held at such time and place as may be fixed by the board at least once each three-month period. Written notice of the time and place of examinations shall be mailed to all persons who have filed current applications for the examinations of the board.

(c) The board may charge each applicant for examination a reasonable fee based on the actual costs for administering the examinations.

(d) The board may enter into reciprocity agreements with other states to permit Alabama certified contractors to engage in work in other states in exchange for that state's contractors being permitted to perform work in Alabama. This provision recognizes the status of the certified contractor as having passed the examination; however, all fees are required to be paid.

(Acts 1982, No. 82-547, p. 900, §3.12; Acts 1988, No. 88-217, p. 339, §3; Acts 1992, No. 92-180, p. 333, §3, Act 2000-745, p. 1658, §1.)