HB 801 Florida House · 2025 Regular Session

Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors

Summary

Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors; Revises definitions of terms "class A air-conditioning contractor" & "mechanical contractor" to include additional services that such contractors may perform.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Jun 16, 2025

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H 801 Filed → H 801 c1 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill significantly expands the scope of work that Class A air-conditioning contractors can legally perform in Florida. The changes add new service categories including mechanical contractor work, expanded piping and insulation services, and specific electrical work on HVAC circuits. Most notably, it restricts package pool heater replacement to 'like-for-like' replacements without system modifications, preventing broader plumbing alterations under this license.

Scope change

The bill expands contractor scope from primarily air-conditioning systems to include mechanical contractor services, while simultaneously narrowing the scope for package pool heater work to prevent broader plumbing modifications.

DEFINITION

Added 'mechanical contractor' as a defined term alongside 'class A air-conditioning contractor'

REQUIREMENT

Added new service categories for piping, insulation, pressure piping, and pneumatic control systems

Added authority to repair or replace power wiring and disconnects for dedicated HVAC circuits

Restructured package pool heater work to require same make/model replacement without modifications to pool piping or hydraulic systems

Added new paragraph for incidental excavation work related to HVAC systems

Removed language about installing new plumbing or rerouting pipes for pool heater work

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Committee

Mar 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Now in Commerce Committee

lower

Mar 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to Commerce Committee

lower

Mar 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

Mar 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

PCS added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Committee

Referred to Commerce Committee

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Committee

Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Committee

Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

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