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  • Connecticut Limited Heating Cooling Journeyperson/Contractor (S-10 and S-9)

    $164.99

    Please note the Business and Law Examination is required for ALL Contractor licenses and pre-approval is required. We offer review for the Connecticut Limited Contractor exam through online exam review. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on 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. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. @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.+

     

    Connecticut Limited Heating Cooling Journeyperson/Contractor (S-10 and S-9) Examination Materials:

    • Manual J Residential Load Calculation (8th Ed.)
    • 2015 International Residential Code
    • 2012 International Mechanical Code
    • 2015 International Mechanical Code
    • NFPA 31 2011 Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
    • NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2015 Edition
    • NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code 2012 Edition
    • ACCA Ductulator – Duct Calculation Slide Rule
    • 29 CFR OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Regulations & Standards, January 2023 Edition
    • Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 21st Edition
    • HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible – SMACNA
    • NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 Edition

    Connecticut Limited Heating Cooling Journeyperson/Contractor (S-10 and S-9) Examination Preparation Materials, These are materials used in preparation for the examination but are not permitted in examination area at time of examination:

    • Pipefitters Handbook, Third Edition
    • Modern Hydronic Heating, For Residential and Light Commercial
    • Residential Oil Burners

    Connecticut Limited Heating Cooling Journeyperson/Contractor (S-10 and S-9) Examination Material Tabs:

    • Manual J Residential Load Calculation Pre-Printed tabs
    • 2015 International Residential Code – Tabs
    • 2009 International Mechanical Code Tabs
    • 2012 International Mechanical Code Tabs
    • 2015 International Mechanical Code Tabs
    • NFPA 31 2011 Tabs
    • NFPA 54 2012 Tabs
    • OSHA Part 1926 Tabs
    • Modern Refrigeration 21st ed Tabs
    • Modern Refrigeration 20th edition-TABS
    • HVAC Duct Construction Standard tabs
    • NFPA 58 Tabs – 2014
    • Pipefitters Handbook Tabs
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Requirements To Complete

About This License

Contractor (S-9)

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to hot water or steam heating systems for buildings not over three stories high with total heating load not exceeding 500,000 BTU’s, steam pressure not exceeding fifteen pounds, and/or cooling installations up to 35 tons per systems. This license also covers the installation or servicing of oil burners handling up to five gallons per hour as well as LP gas supplied by gas containers and/or natural gas piping for work covered by this limited license. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be two (2) years as a properly licensed journeyperson or equivalent experience and training.

Journeyperson (S-10)

The holder of this license may perform work only while in the employ of a licensed contractor and only limited to hot water or steam heating systems for buildings not over three stories high with total heating load not exceeding 500,000 BTU’s, steam pressure not exceeding fifteen pounds, and/or cooling installations up to 35 tons per systems. This license also covers the installation or servicing of oil burners handling up to five gallons per hour as well as LP gas supplied by gas containers and/or natural gas piping for work covered by this limited license. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training.

Requirements to Obtaining Your License

Applying For Your License

Exam Details

Contractor (S-9) exam

  • 80 questions
  • 3 hours
  • 70% required to pass
  • Topics include Insulation, Hangers and Supports, Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control, Heating and Cooling Principles, Refrigerants and Refrigeration, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing, Controls, A/C and Heat Pump Equipment, Furnaces and Heaters, Hydronics, Chimneys, Flues, and Vents, Combustion Air, Fuel Gas Systems, Ducts, Ventilation and Exhaust, Safety, Oil Burners, and Load Calculations
  • To schedule your exams, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267

Journeyperson (S-10) exam

  • 70 questions
  • 180 minutes
  • 70% required to pass
  • Topics include Insulation, Hangers and Supports, Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control, Heating and Cooling Principles, Refrigerants and Refrigeration, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing, Controls, A/C and Heat Pump Equipment, Furnaces and Heaters, Hydronics, Chimneys, Flues, and Vents, Combustion Air, Fuel Gas Systems, Ducts, Ventilation and Exhaust, Safety, and Oil Burners
  • To schedule your exams, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267

Books and References for the Exam

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

  • Manual J
  • 2015 International Residential Code
  • 2015 International Mechanical Code or International Mechanical Code Commentary
  • 2011 NFPA 31: Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
  • 2015 NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code or National Fuel Gas Code Handbook
  • ACCA Ductulator
  • OSHA 1926
  • Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • HVAC Duct Construction Standards
  • 2014 NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

The following references are NOT permitted to be taken into the exam.

  • Pipefitter’s Handbook
  • Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings
  • Residential Oil Burners

Exam Review Education

We offer review for the Connecticut Limited Heating Cooling exam through online exam review. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on 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. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. The program narrated and animated.

Continuing Education

None

Reciprocity Agreement

There are no reciprocal agreements for this license as of this time.

How It Works

1

Obtain pre-approval from the state (if applicable).

2

Purchase Exam Prep materials.

3

Schedule and pass your state exams.

4

Submit to the state your application, licensing fee, and proof of insurance.