Can a general contractor install hvac systems in Georgia?
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-8(c) provides that “No person shall engage in the business of conditioned air contracting as a conditioned air contractor unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-2(.1)(3) defines “Conditioned air contracting” means the installation, repair, or service of conditioned air systems or conditioned air equipment. Service to or installation of the electrical connection between the electrical disconnect and conditioned air equipment is considered to be installation, repair, or service of conditioned air equipment or the conditioned air system. Service to or installation of the electrical circuit from the electrical distribution panel to the conditioned air equipment where the electrical service to the building or site is a single-phase electrical circuit not exceeding 200 amperes is considered to be installation, repair, or service of conditioned air equipment or the conditioned air system.”
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-8(h) provides that “ No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of conditioned air contracting unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons actually engage in the performance of such business on a full-time basis who have valid licenses issued to them as provided for in this chapter.”
So, the GC can do this work only if they have a licensed invididual employed on a full time basis.