District of Columbia
Journeyman Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Apply for the License

Pearson VUE
Department DC-RA
Metro-Plex II, Suite 400
8201 Corporate Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Phone: (877) 540-5829
www.pearsonvue.com

Exam Administrator

International Code Council
Contractor Trades Examiniations
Birmingham District Office
900 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233)
www.iccsafe.org/contractor

Licensing Agency

District of Columbia
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Testing Center, Room 7200
941 North Capital Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-4363
dcra.dc.gov

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Theory, terminology, and general requirements	4
Compressors and types of systems	3
Evaporators, condensers, and cooling towers	3
Piping inspection and field testing	3
Air ducts and insulation	3
Electrical controls	6
Refrigerants	3
Operation procedures	2
Maintenance and repairs	3

Total Number of Test Questions:	30
Time Allowed (hours):	2.5
Passing percentage:	70%

Reference Books and Codes

1.	International Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, ICC.
2.	International Fuel Gas Code, 2000 Edition, ICC.
3.	Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2000 Edition, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana.
4.	National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, NFPA.