HVAC Exam Prep / Illinois
HVAC — IL
HVAC Exam & Licensing in Illinois
EPA 608 certification is required federally. Here's how to get your state HVAC contractor license in Illinois on top of it.
License Details
- State License Name
- HVAC License (varies by municipality)
- Licensing Body
- Local Jurisdictions
- Exam Provider
- PSI / Local
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Exam Fee
- Varies
- Federal EPA 608
- Required — Universal recommended
Note: Always verify current requirements with Local Jurisdictions.
Illinois HVAC Notes
EPA 608 required. Illinois HVAC licensing is primarily handled by municipalities. Chicago has its own licensing board.
About the EPA 608 Exam
The EPA 608 Universal exam has 100 questions across 4 sections (Core, Type I, II, III). You must score 70% on each section independently. The Core covers environmental regulations, leak rates, and safe refrigerant handling. Types I–III cover equipment- specific recovery and service procedures. The exam is closed-book.