Construction Trade Research Area

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (MD)
Journeyman Gasfitter

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14501 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
Phone: (301) 206-8588
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PSI Licensure: Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
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Exam Type

OPEN  BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas # of Questions
Administration 2
Trade Knowledge 8
Safety 1
Definitions 3
Math 2
Materials 3
Pipe Protection and Support 4
Structural Integrity 4
Tests and Inspections 3
Combustion Air 5
Equipment Venting 5
Gas Pipe and Sizing 5
Gas Appliances and Equipment 5

Total Number of Test Questions: 50
Time Allowed (hours): 2.0
Passing percentage: 70%

 

Books Allowed in the Exam

1. WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code, 2007 Edition. Doc Link
2. International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2003, ICC. Doc Link
3. International Building Code, 2003, ICC. Doc Link

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam

1. Fundamentals of Gas Appliances, International Approval Services. (Formerly AGA)  
2. Fundamentals of Gas Appliance Venting and Ventilation, International Approval Services. (Formerly AGA)  
3. Fundamentals of Gas Combustion, International Approval Services. (Formerly AGA)  
4. ASPE Data Book: Fundamentals of Plumbing Design, American Society of Plumbing Engineers.  
5. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Library (3 Volumes), Theodore Audel.  
6. Standard Plumbing Engineering Design, Louis S. Nielsen.  
7. NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2006, NFPA.  
8. Commentary versions of each International Code Book, 2006, ICC.  

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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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