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South Carolina
Residential HVAC
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South Carolina Residential Builders' Commission
Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Drive
Columbia, SC 29211-1329
Phone: (803) 896-4696
Licensing Board Web
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PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page
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| Exam Type |
| OPEN BOOK |
| Exam Content |
| Subject Area |
# 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 |
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| Total Number of Test Questions: |
80 |
| Time Allowed (hours) |
4.0 |
| Passing score |
52 |

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| Recommended (permitted) Reference Books |
| 1. |
Manual J - Residential Load Calculation, 2002,
Air Conditioning Contractors of America. |
| 2. |
International Mechanical Code,
2006, International Code Council. |
| 3. |
ACCA Ductulator (Duct Slide Rule), Air
Conditioning Contractors of America. |
| 4. |
Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised
as of 2002 or Later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI. |
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| 5. |
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,
18th Edition, 2004, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana. |
| 6. |
HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible,
2nd Edition, 1995, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association. |
| 7. |
International Fuel Gas Code,
2006, International Code Council. |
| 8. |
NFPA 58: Liquid Petroleum Gas Code,
2001, National Fire Protection Association. |
| 9. |
Residential Oil Burners,
2001, Herb Weinberger. |
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Recommended Study Materials
South Carolina • Residential HVAC |
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