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North Carolina
(PU) Fuel Distribution

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North Carolina Licensing Board
for General Contractors

P.O. 17187
Raleigh, NC  27619
Phone: (919) 571-4183
Contractor Licensing Web Page

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
Excavation 10
Tanks and Vaults 12
Piping, Pumps and Controls 11
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 2
Safety and Fire Prevention 8
Leak Detection and Monitoring Systems 3
Erosion and Sedimentation Control 3
One Call 2
Laws and Regulations 2
Liens 1
Gas 6

Total Number of Test Questions: 60
Time Allowed (minutes): 120
Passing percentage: 70%

Reference Books and Codes

1. North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, 2005, North Carolina Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Bureau of Education, Training and Technical Assistance (available from North Carolina Department of Labor - order code 600).
2. NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2000, National Fire Protection Association.
3. NFPA 30A: Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2000, National Fire Protection Association.
4. Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems (RP100), 2000, Petroleum Equipment Institute.
5. Recommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Refueling (RP200), 1999, Petroleum Equipment Institute.
6. Recommended Procedures for Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware (RP400), 2002, Petroleum Equipment Institute.
7. ASME B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems, 1999, American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

 

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam

1. North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4, Sedimentation Control as amended July 1, 2000, Sedimentation Control Comission. Doc Link
2. North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 113A, Article 4, Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973, as amended through October 2002, Sections 113A-50 to 113A-67, inclusive. Doc Link
3. North Carolina One-Call Center Excavation Manual. Doc Link
4. Guide to Business, Law and Project Management for for North Carolina General Contractors, 5th Edition, 2006, NASCLA.
5. Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts.
6. Law and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina, 2007, North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. PDF Link
7. Petroleum Equipment Lexicon, 1995, Petroleum Equipment Institute.

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