KENTUCKY HVAC MASTER CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAMINATION 2026 COMPLETE (110) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.

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KENTUCKY HVAC MASTER CONTRACTOR LICENSING
EXAMINATION 2026 COMPLETE (110) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
HVAC
Prepare for the Kentucky HVAC Master Contractor Licensing Examination with this
comprehensive practice resource designed to support your licensing exam
preparation. It features exam-style questions covering HVAC system design,
installation, maintenance, refrigeration principles, mechanical codes, safety
regulations, load calculations, and contractor responsibilities. Use it to reinforce
essential concepts, assess your knowledge, and build confidence before test day. An
excellent study aid for candidates preparing for the Kentucky HVAC Master Contractor
Licensing Examination.



MULTIPLE CHOICE.
KENTUCKY LICENSING & REGULATIONS (Questions 1–25)
Question 1: Which Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) chapter outlines the
licensing requirements for HVAC contractors in Kentucky?
A. KRS Chapter 318
B. KRS Chapter 198B
C. KRS Chapter 224
D. KRS Chapter 227
Correct answer: B. KRS Chapter 198B
Rationale: KRS Chapter 198B outlines the licensing requirements for HVAC
contractors in Kentucky.


Question 2: What is the minimum age requirement for a Master HVAC
Contractor license in Kentucky?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old

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C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
Correct answer: B. 18 years old
Rationale: KRS 198B.658(2)(a) requires an applicant for a master HVAC
contractor's license to be at least eighteen (18) years of age.


Question 3: What is the minimum passing score on the Kentucky Master
HVAC Contractor examination?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Correct answer: B. 70%
Rationale: 815 KAR 8:010 Section 4(4) requires a passing score of at least
seventy (70) percent on the examination.


Question 4: What is the exam fee for the Kentucky Master HVAC Contractor
examination?
A. $50
B. $100
C. $150
D. $250
**Correct answer: C. $150**
**Rationale:** 815 KAR 8:010 Section 4(5)(a)2a sets the non-refundable
examination fee for a master HVAC contractor at $150.


Question 5: What is the initial license application fee for a Master HVAC
Contractor in Kentucky?
A. $100
B. $150

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C. $200
D. $250
**Correct answer: D. $250**
**Rationale:** 815 KAR 8:010 Section 2(1)(a)2 requires an initial license
application fee of $250 for a twelve (12) month license.


Question 6: How many years of experience as a journeyman HVAC mechanic
are required to qualify for a Master HVAC Contractor license?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct answer: B. 2 years
Rationale: KRS 198B.658(2)(c)1 requires that an applicant have been
employed as a journeyman HVAC mechanic for not less than two (2) years
under the direction of a master HVAC contractor.


Question 7: How long is a passing score on the Kentucky Master HVAC
Contractor examination valid?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct answer: C. 3 years
Rationale: 815 KAR 8:010 Section 4(7) states that a passing score on the
examination shall be valid for a period of three (3) years.


Question 8: What is the annual renewal fee for a Master HVAC Contractor
license in Kentucky?
A. $50
B. $100

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C. $250
D. $500
**Correct answer: C. $250**
**Rationale:** 815 KAR 8:010 Section 7(1)(b)1 requires a renewal fee of $250
for a master HVAC contractor. This is also confirmed in practice exam
materials.


Question 9: The Kentucky HVAC examinations are developed, administered,
and scored by which entity?
A. The Kentucky Board of HVAC Examiners
B. The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC) or its
designee
C. The Kentucky Department of Labor
D. The National Testing Agency
Correct answer: B. The Department of Housing, Buildings and
Construction (DHBC) or its designee
Rationale: 815 KAR 8:010 Section 4(1) states that the HVAC examinations
shall be developed, administered, and scored by the department or its
designee. The exams are administered by PSI.


Question 10: According to 815 KAR 8:010, what must be included in an initial
Master HVAC Contractor license application?
A. A completed Form HVAC-1 and a $250 fee
B. A completed Form HVAC-2 and a $150 fee
C. A completed Form DHBC L-1 and a $50 fee
D. A completed Form HVAC-4 and a $250 fee
**Correct answer: A. A completed Form HVAC-1 and a $250 fee**
**Rationale:** 815 KAR 8:010 Section 2(1)(a) requires a completed Master
HVAC Contractor License Application on Form HVAC 1 and an initial license
application fee of $250.