Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Connecticut
(PP-1) Limited Process Piping Contractor

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Connecticut DCP
Process Piping Licensing Unit
450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 801
Hartford, CT  06103
(860) 713-6135
Licensing Agency Site
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 746-8171
Connecticut Occupational Trades Site
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
General Knowledge & Definitions4
Estimating & Plan Reading7
Pipe Materials, Uses & Properties2
Piping Installation & Fitting9
Hangers & Supports4
Valves & Controls3
Safety11
Total number of test questions:
40
Time allowed (hours):
1.5

In addition to the trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the Connecticut Business & Law Exam offered by PSI.

Link to Business and Law Study Materials
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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2.
Facility Piping Systems Handbook, 3rd Edition, Michael Frankel
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3.
International Mechanical Code [or] International Mechanical Code Commentary, 2009, 2012 or 2015 Edition, ICC
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4.
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, 2012, Lee Smith
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5.
ASME A13.1-2015 - Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems, 2015, ASME
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6.
ASME B31.3-2014: Process Piping, ($297) ASME
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7.
Handbook of Food Processing Equipment, 2002, Saravacos & Kostaropoulos, Plenum Publishers
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8.
Modern Welding, 11th Edition, 2013, Althouse, Turnquist, Bowditch
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9.
Process Pipe Drafting, 2004, Terence Shumaker
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Available Study Materials
This study guide only covers the OSHA portion of the PSI exam.
PSI OSHA Selections, 2013
Study Guide
$49.95
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