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Water Conditioning Contractor License in Colorado

Quick Answer

Colorado does not have a state-level HVAC license — licensing is municipal. Check with your local jurisdiction (Denver, Colorado Springs, etc.) for requirements. EPA 608 certification required for refrigerant handling.

Background Check
Required

Requirements

Water Conditioning Contractor license in Colorado

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Education
Specific course required
Exam
Third-party exam required
Background Check
No criminal record prohibitions
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Veterans Benefits
Military and spouses are exempt from licensure requirements

Licensing Agency

Department of Regulatory Agencies~Division of Professions & Occupations~Board of Plumbers

Water Conditioning Contractor Salary in Colorado

Entry Level

$46,600

Median

$63,420

Experienced

$100,790

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.

How to Get Licensed

Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed Water Conditioning Contractor in Colorado.

  1. 1

    Complete Education Requirements

    Specific course required

  2. 2

    Submit Background Check

    No criminal record prohibitions

  3. 3

    Pass the Required Exam

    Third-party exam required

  4. 4

    Submit Your Application

    File your application with the licensing agency.

  5. 5

    Receive Your License

    Processing times vary. Check with your state licensing board for current timelines.

Water Conditioning Contractor Licensing in Colorado: What to Know

Colorado did not return an HVAC-specific match in COS data. Colorado does not have a statewide HVAC license — licensing is handled at the local/municipal level. Denver, Colorado Springs, and other municipalities have their own HVAC licensing requirements. EPA Section 608 certification is required for refrigerant work (federal).

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Data from CareerOneStop (DOLETA/DEED). Last updated: February 14, 2026.