Connecticut
(S-3) Limited Heating, Cooling
and Piping Contractor
Apply for the License
Connecticut DCP
Heating, Cooling & Sheet Metal Licensing Unit
450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 801
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 713-6135
Exam Provider
PSI Licensure: Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (855) 746-8171
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
| Subject Areas | # of
Questions |
|---|
| Chimineys, Flues and Vents | 2 |
| Insulation | 1 |
| General Knowledge | 5 |
| Controls | 3 |
| Hydronics | 5 |
| Fuel Gas Systems | 11 |
| Oil Burners | 7 |
| Piping | 6 |
| Boilers | 5 |
| Combustion Air | 2 |
| Storage Tanks | 3 |
| Ducts | 3 |
| Heating and Chilled Water Equipment | 3 |
| OSHA Safety | 4 |
Total number of test questions:
60
Time allowed (hours):
2.0
In addition to the trade-specific examination, you may be required to pass the Business and Law Exam offered by PSI or take an "approved" Business and Law course
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
International Mechanical Code [or] International Mechanical Code Commentary, 2009, 2012 or 2015 Editions, ICC
2.
NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code [or] National Fuel Gas Code Handbook, 2012, NFPA
3.
NFPA 31: Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2006 or 2011 Edition, NFPA
4.
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 19th or 20th Edition, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciano
5.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] (OSHA) Selections by PSI
6.
NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014, NFPA
7.
NFPA 56: Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention During Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems, 2017, NFPA
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd Edition, 2004, John Siegenthaler
2.
Residential Oil Burners, 3rd Edition, 2007, Herb Weinberge
3.
Steam Plant Operation, 9th Edition, 2012, Woodruff and Lammers
Available Study Materials
PSI OSHA Selections
Practice Exam
$74.95
Sample questions are based on the PSI publication titled “29 CFR PART 1926 Selections, as of June 2013” (hightlighted in green above).
This file contains approx. 800 sample questions.
