Construction Trade Research Area

Connecticut
(VT-1) Heating and Cooling Contractor (Valves)
(Limited)

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Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Occupational & Professional Licensing Division

165 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT  06106
(800) 842-2649
www.ct.gov/dcp/

Exam Administrator

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

Exam Type

CLOSED  BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas # of Questions
General Valve Knowledge 4
Valve Components and Materials 4
Joints and Connections 4
Class, Rating, and Type of Valves 8
Actuators and Operators 8
Visual and Dimensional Inspection 4
Mechanical Repair and Maintenance 36
Pressure Testing 4
Principles of Flow-Through Valves 4
Safety 4

Total Number of Test Questions: 80
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 NOT Allowed in the Exam

1. The Valve Primer, 1997, B.T. Stojkov.  
2. Valve Handbook, 1998, P.L. Skousen.  
3. Valve Selection Handbook: Engineering Fundamentals for Selecting Manual Valves, Check Valves, Pressure Relief Valves, and Rupture Discs, 14th Edition, 1999, R.W. Zappe.  

Our Study SystemHow We Write Our Questions

We currently do not offer study materials for this trade
based on demand and the cost prohibitive nature of the reference books.

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