South Carolina
Residential HVAC

Apply for the License

South Carolina Residential Builders' Commission
Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr., Suite 306
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4696
Licensing Board Web 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
Insulation	3
Hangers and Supports	3
Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control	1
Heating and Cooling Principles	6
Refrigerants	4
Load Calculations	6
Testing, Adjusting and Balancing	1
Controls	4
A/C and Heat Pump Equipment	6
Furnaces and Heaters	5
Chimneys, Flues and Vents	3
Combustion Air	3
Ducts	14
Ventilation and Exhausts	3
Safety	2
Fuel Gas	5
LP Gas	4
Fuel Oil	2
Piping	5

Total Number of Test Questions:	80
Time Allowed (minutes):	240
Passing Number:	52

The state of South Carolina 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 South Carolina Business and Law web page.

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	Manual J - Residential Load Calculations, ACCA.
2.	International Mechanical Code, 2006, ICC.
3.	ACCA Ductulator, ACCA.
4.	Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2008 - OR - Selections as of 2008 by PSI.
5.	Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2004, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana.
6.	HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, 3rd Edition, 2005, SMACNA.
7.	International Fuel Gas Code, 2006, ICC.
8.	Residential Oil Burners, 3rd Edition, 2007, Herb Weinberger.

Recommended Study Materials

South Carolina • Residential HVAC

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