C-38 · HVAC & mechanical

Refrigeration Contractor

1684 licensed Refrigeration Contractors in California

What Does a C-38 License Cover?

Constructs, fabricates, erects, installs, maintains, services, and repairs refrigerators, refrigerated rooms, insulated spaces, temperature insulation, air-conditioning units, ducts, blowers, and thermostatic controls for temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).

Does not cover

Temperatures above 50F fall under C-20 HVAC.

Hiring tip

Refrigeration work involves handling regulated refrigerants. Verify the contractor holds an EPA Section 608 certification for refrigerant handling. Commercial refrigeration projects typically require mechanical permits and health department approval for food service applications.

California law requires a contractor license for this type of work on projects valued at $500 or more (combined labor and materials). Hiring an unlicensed contractor for work requiring a license may void your consumer protections.

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Related Classifications

C-20: Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Contractor

Licensing Resources

Deposit and payment rules for California contracts
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