Charles C Rideout
State-Licensed A/C Contractor · FL #CAC1816222 (Certified — statewide)Charles C Rideout is a Florida-licensed air-conditioning contractor, holding DBPR license number CAC1816222. This Certified license, active since 2009, authorizes the contractor to perform HVAC work throughout Florida, unlike a Registered license which is limited to a specific local jurisdiction. Based in Lakeland, Polk County, the contractor provides air-conditioning and heating services to Florida homeowners and property owners.
License and training record
| License | CAC1816222 (certified air conditioning contractor) |
|---|---|
| First issued | April 28, 2009 |
| Status on November 9, 2026 | Active, expires August 31, 2028 |
| CE courses on file | 90 (112 hours) |
| Hours, Sep 2024 – Aug 2026 cycle | 14 |
| Latest Florida Building Code edition studied | 2023 |
| Board discipline reports, July 2021 – Nov 2026 | None listed |
energy efficiency and the Florida energy codeHVAC system design and duct distributionwind mitigation and hurricane requirementsmold and moisture problemscontrols and building automationsolar and renewable energy
Most recent courses
- Older Buildings- Reuse, Repair, Restore, Repurpose or… November 2025 · 2 hrs
- Florida Laws and Rules Regulating the Construction… November 2025 · 1 hr
- Option for Joining Materials November 2025 · 1 hr
- Protecting Flooring from Slab Moisture November 2025 · 1 hr
- Workers Compensation November 2025 · 1 hr
Sources: Florida DBPR licensee roster and continuing-education course file, downloaded November 9, 2026; CILB discipline reports. Florida requires at least 14 hours of continuing education for each two-year renewal (F.S. 489.115). Verify this license at MyFloridaLicense.com.
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