Connecticut
(S-3) Limited Heating, Cooling
and Piping Contractor

Apply for the License

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Occupational & Professional Licensing Division
165 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
(800) 842-2649
Licensing Site

Exam Administrator

PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Chimineys, Flues and Vents	2
Insulation	1
General Knowledge	5
Controls	3
Hydronices	5
Fuel Gas Systems	11
Oil Burners	7
Piping	6
Boilers	5
Combustion Air	2
Storage Tanks	3
Ducts	3
Heating and Chilled Water Equipment	3
OSHA Safety	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	60
Time Allowed (hours):	2.0
Passing percentage:	70%

The state of Connecticut also requires that you take and pass a written Business Management exam for this trade.

Part of this exam requires knowledge of business management principles. We offer those study materials on a separate Connecticut Business and Law web page.

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	International Mechanical Code - OR - International Mechanical Code Commentary, 2003, ICC.
2.	NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2006, NFPA.
3.	NFPA 31: Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2006 Edition, NFPA.
4.	Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 18th Edition, 2004, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana.
5.	Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2004 or later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI.
6.	NFPA 58: Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LP Gas Code), 2008, NFPA.

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam

1.	Residential Oil Burners, 3nd Edition, 2007, Herb Weinberger.
2.	Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd Edition, 2004, John Siegenthaler.
3.	Steam Plant Operation, 8th Edition, 2005, Everett B Woodruff, Herbert B Lammers.

The following reference may be helpful as a study reference for your preparation for the examination. This reference is NOT a source reference for the examination
questions and is NOT permitted in the examination room during testing.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 5th Edition, 2005, W. C. Whitman and W. M. Johnson, Delmar ITP.

Recommended Study Materials

Connecticut • (S-3) Limited Heating,
Cooling and Piping Contractor

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
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Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
2003 International Mechanical Code
OSHA