Alaska
Heating, Cooling and Process Piping Mechanic
(Mechanical Administrator)

Apply for the License

State of Alaska, Department of Commerce
Community and Economic Development
Division of Corporations
Business and Professional Licensing
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: (907) 465-2589
www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pmec.htm

Exam Administrator

Prometric
Attn: AK Mechanical Administrator Program
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
(800) 280-3926, Fax: (800) 813-6670
Alaska Exam Information Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	% of Questions
Piping	20
Boilers	15
Chillers	15
Chimneys, Flues and Vents	15
Combustion Air	10
Alaska Statutes and Regulations	10
Controls	8
Testing and Inspections	7

Total Number of Test Questions:	112
Time Allowed (hours):	4.0
Passing percentage:	70%

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	Alaska Mechanical Administrators Statutes and Regulations, July 2005 (May 2009 update), Alaska Department of Commerce.
2.	International Mechanical Code, 2006, ICC.
3.	NFPA 31: Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2006 Edition, NFPA.
4.	NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2006, NFPA.

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam

1.	Control Systems for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, 6th Edition, 2003, Roger W. Haines, Douglas C. Hittle, Springer (2003 Edition is out of print).
2.	High Pressure Boilers, 3rd Edition, 2003, Frederick Steingress, Harold Frost.
3.	Low Pressure Boilers, 2nd Edition, 2005, Frederick M. Steingress.
4.	Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd Edition, 2004, John Siegenthaler.
5.	Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 18th Edition, 2004, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana.
6.	Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 18th Edition, 2004, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana.
7.	Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 7th Edition, 2008, Lee Smith.

Recommended Study Materials

Alaska • Heating, Cooling and Process Piping Mechanic

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Plumbing Math Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
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