HVAC Exam Prep / Washington D.C.
HVAC — DC
HVAC Exam & Licensing in Washington D.C.
EPA 608 certification is required federally. Here's how to get your state HVAC contractor license in Washington D.C. on top of it.
License Details
- State License Name
- HVAC License
- Licensing Body
- DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Exam Fee
- $100
- Federal EPA 608
- Required — Universal recommended
Note: Always verify current requirements with DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA).
Washington D.C. HVAC Notes
EPA 608 required. DC issues its own HVAC contractor license separate from surrounding states.
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.