HVAC Exam Prep Evaporative Cooling/Ventilating Contractor (C-58)

C-58
This license covers the following work:

• Installation, alteration, and repair of warm air heating systems, gas fired furnaces and space heaters, ventilation and evaporative cooling units, or any combination of these.
• Systems may include the following areas of work and related equipment; duct work, air filtering devices, pneumatic or electrical controls, control piping, thermal and acoustical insulation, vibration insulation materials and devices, liquid fuel piping and tanks, water and gas piping from service connection to equipment it serves. Testing and balancing of air handling systems.
• If necessary, a new circuit may be added to the existing service panel or sub-panel. Excluded is the installation of a new service panel or sub-panel. The trade test is considered equivalent for these classifications and upon passing the CBME and trade exam, either license classification may be applied for without further testing.

• 2 years of experience is required.
• Please note that the Arizona Business Management exam is also required to be passed to obtain your contractor’s license.
• Workers compensation insurance is required if you employ at least 1 person.

Must carry a Bond (Commercial)

• If your Estimated Annual Volume (Per License Category) is less than $150,000 your current bond will need to be $2,500
• If your Estimated Annual Volume (Per License Category) is $150,000 or more but less than $500,000 your bond as of July 1st 2014 will be $7,000
• If your Estimated Annual Volume (Per License Category) is $500,000 or more but less than $1,000,000 your bond as of July 1st 2014 will be $17,500
• If your Estimated Annual Volume (Per License Category) is $1,000,000 or more but less than $5,000,000 your bond as of July 1st 2014 will be $25,000
• If your Estimated Annual Volume (Per License Category) is $5,000,000 or more but less than $1,000,000 your bond as of July 1st 2014 will be $37,500

To apply, contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors at 1-602-542-1525. Licenses are good for 2 years. Licenses are generally granted within 40-60 days.

• Application fee is $650

If you need assistance with the application process, @ Home Prep- a division of Stautzenberger College can help you by saving you time and money. With our years of experience, we can quickly and accurately submit your application to your state.

• The fee for the exam is $66 when taking 1 portion or $116 when taking 2 portions (business management and the trade).
• The exam has 60 questions and a time limit of 150 minutes.
• A 70% is required to pass.
• Topics on the exam include Warm Air Heating, Ventilation, Controls and Motors, Sizing and Estimating, Piping and Tubing, Ducts and Insulation, Evaporative Cooling, Inspections and Testing.
• Examinations can be scheduled through PSI by calling 1-800-733-9267.

The following references are recommended to study for the examination. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

The following references ARE PERMITTED to be used during the exam.

• OSHA 1926
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2018 International Plumbing Code

The following references ARE NOT to be used during the exam.

• Manual D
• Manual J
• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• ACCA Ductulator

The program takes you through each one of the reference books allowed into the exam, showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented.

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