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Iowa Mechanical with Gas Exam Review
$219.99View ProductTo be eligible to sit for an examination, an applicant must first complete a state of Iowa Examination Candidate Application. Journeyperson exam candidates must have either (1) completed a minimum of 42 months in a Dept. of Labor registered apprenticeship program; or (2) have at least four years of experience prior to January 1, 2010. Master exam candidates must have either (1) been previously licensed as a journeyperson and have two years of journeyperson work experience in the applicable discipline; or (2) been previously licensed as master in the applicable discipline in another state or local jurisdiction. Topics on the exams include HVAC Principles, Terms, Administration & Safety, HVAC Installation, Venting, Ducts, Combustion, Refrigeration Term System, Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.
Iowa Mechanical with Gas Examination Materials:
- 2021 International Mechanical Code
- NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition
Requirements To Complete
About This License
A “Journeyperson” means any person, other than a master, who, as a principal occupation, is engaged as an employee of, or otherwise working under the direction of, a master in the design, installation, and repair of plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic systems, as applicable.
“Master” means any person who works in the planning or superintending of the design, installation, or repair of plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic systems and is otherwise lawfully qualified to conduct the business of plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic systems, and who is familiar with the laws and rules governing the same.
Requirements to Obtaining Your License
To be eligible to sit for an examination, an applicant must first complete a state of Iowa Examination Candidate Application. Journeyperson exam candidates must have either (1) completed a minimum of 42 months in a Dept. of Labor registered apprenticeship program; or (2) have at least four years of experience prior to January 1, 2010. Master exam candidates must have either (1) been previously licensed as a journeyperson and have two years of journeyperson work experience in the applicable discipline; or (2) been previously licensed as master in the applicable discipline in another state or local jurisdiction.
Exam Details
Pre-approval is required to sit for the examination. After you have been approved to schedule your exam, contact Kirkwood Community College.
- IA Master HVAC/Refrigeration with Gas examinations have 100 questions, a 4 hour time limit, and a passing score of 75%.
- IA Journeyperson HVAC/Refrigeration with Gas examinations have 75 questions, a 3 hour time limit, and a passing score of 75%.
- IA Master Mechanical with Gas examinations have 100 questions, a 4 hour time limit, and a passing score of 75%.
- IA Journeyperson Mechanical with Gas examinations have 75 questions, a 2 hour time limit, and a passing score of 75%.
Topics on the exams include HVAC Principles, Terms, Administration & Safety, HVAC Installation, Venting, Ducts, Combustion, Refrigeration Term System, Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems.
Books and References for the Exam
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.
- International Mechanical Code, 2018
- Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- NFPA 54 – National Fuel Gas Code, 2018
- National Electrical Code 2017 (used on IA Journeyperson Mechanical with Gas Exam and IA Master Mechanical with Gas Exam)
