Licensing Exams by Trade Name

New Jersey
HVACR Contractor

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New Jersey
State Board of Examiners
HVAC & Refrigeration (HVACR)
124 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07101
Phone: (973) 504-6250
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Licensing Agency Site
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 340-3713
New Jersey PSI Site
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Electrical Knowledge, Motors & Controls7
Piping - Refrigeration, Hydronic, Steam, Process7
Heating & Cooling Principles, Theory & Equipment8
Refrigerants & Refrigeration8
Fuel & LP Gas5
Combustion Air, Chimneys, Flues & Vents5
Ducts, Ventilation & Exhaust5
Load Calculations5
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
130

In addition to the trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the New Jersey Business & Law Exam for HVACR Contractors offered by PSI.

Link to Business and Law Study Materials
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
International Mechanical Code, 2021, ICC
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2.
International Fuel Gas Code, 2021, ICC
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3.
Manual J: Residential Load Calculations, 8th Edition, ver 2.50, 2016 (previouss versions superceded), ACCA
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 20th or 21st Edition, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciano
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2.
HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, 3rd Edition, 2005, SMACNA
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3.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2014, 2017 or 2020, Charles Miller
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