HVAC Exam Prep / South Carolina
HVAC — SC
HVAC Exam & Licensing in South Carolina
EPA 608 certification is required federally. Here's how to get your state HVAC contractor license in South Carolina on top of it.
License Details
- State License Name
- HVAC Contractor License (Group 2)
- Licensing Body
- SC Contractor's Licensing Board
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Exam Fee
- $100
- Federal EPA 608
- Required — Universal recommended
Note: Always verify current requirements with SC Contractor's Licensing Board.
South Carolina HVAC Notes
EPA 608 required. SC Group 2 license covers HVAC. Exam includes mechanical codes and trade knowledge.
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.