HVAC Contractor Permit Requirements in Fort Wayne, IN

1. EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

   Federal law requires all HVAC technicians who purchase or handle refrigerants to be certified under EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. Certification is available in Type I (small appliances), Type II (high-pressure), Type III (low-pressure), and Universal categories. Certification is obtained through an EPA-approved testing organization such as ESCO Institute or NATE.

   Official government source

   $20–$60 (exam fee)·1–2 weeks (exam scheduling)

   $20–$60 (exam fee)

   1–2 weeks (exam scheduling)

2. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Indiana HVAC Contractor Licensing (local only)

   Indiana does not license HVAC contractors at the state level. The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency's list of professions includes Plumbing but no HVAC or mechanical trade board. HVAC contractor licensing or registration, where it exists, is imposed by cities and counties: Indianapolis, for example, licenses HVAC contractors through the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Check with the building department for the jurisdiction where you will work.

   Official government source

   No state fee (no state licence exists). Local example: Indianapolis DBNS HVAC contractor licence is $247 for a business entity or $377 for an individual, with $63 per eligible employee beyond the allotted five·Set by the local jurisdiction; there is no state application to file

   No state fee (no state licence exists). Local example: Indianapolis DBNS HVAC contractor licence is $247 for a business entity or $377 for an individual, with $63 per eligible employee beyond the allotted five

   Set by the local jurisdiction; there is no state application to file

1. Allen County Building Department — HVAC / Mechanical Permit

   HVAC work in Fort Wayne is permitted by the Allen County Building Department, which is the building authority for both the city and the county — there is no separate Fort Wayne building department. Only a contractor registered with Allen County may pull the permit; the department deals directly with the awarded contractor and not with third parties. Allen County performs no plan review — commercial plan reviews are done at the state level and the project's construction design release number must be supplied at permit submission.

   Official government source

   $0.03 per sq ft of gross floor area per floor, $60 minimum (commercial and residential, new and existing); gas line only $60; HVAC contractor registration $90/year, supervisor $25, journeyman $15·1–2 weeks

   $0.03 per sq ft of gross floor area per floor, $60 minimum (commercial and residential, new and existing); gas line only $60; HVAC contractor registration $90/year, supervisor $25, journeyman $15

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Fort Wayne Building Department

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