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ICC National Standard License Exam

(F29) Master Mechanical

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Exam Provider
International Code Council (ICC)
900 Montclair Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35213
(877) 234-6082
(Testing facilities & scheduling provided by Pearson VUE)
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content

To find the details of the sub-categories listed, you must use the ICC web page (from the button below) and search for your exam by choosing "Type: Contractor/Trades" and "State: National/All".  Then enter the three digit exam code in the "Title" (e.g., T16).  Click "Search" then "Outline".

Content Areas% of
Questions
General Requirements33
Appliances & Equipment10
Exhaust & Ventilation Systems8
Duct Systems12
Combustion Air8
Chimneys & Vents7
Fuel Supply Systems7
Special Requirements4
Electrical9
Water2
Total number of test questions:
100
Time allowed (hours):
4.0
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
International Mechanical Code, 2015, ICC
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2.
International Fuel Gas Code, 2015, ICC
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3.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2014, NFPA
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Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2014, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2014, Tom Henry
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We recommend that you purchase one of the reference books above to study for your exam.  Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC.  They provide an even faster way to look up answers in the code and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Ugly‘s Electrical References, 2014, George Hart
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Ugly's References contain practical applications of the NEC such as Ohm‘s Law, series/parallel circuits, voltage drop, load calculations, motor phases, impediance, inductance and math formulas you are expected to know.  The "Basic Knowledge" covered in the exam is assumed and sometimes not listed as a subject. This book also covers subjects listed as "Calculations and Theory".

3.
Electrician's Practice Calculations, 2014, Ray Holder
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