Please contact our office at 800-952-0910 for questions, or to inquire about a title you cannot find.
The following references are recommended for the North Carolina Heating Group 3 exam. Please note that Manual N and Manual Q are needed for the Class I exam only.
Additionally, you can order the reference North Carolina Business and Project Management for Contractors.
-
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition
$216.99View ProductThe Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition is the HVACR standard for a new generation of learners. It correlates to HVAC Excellence and PAHRA accreditation requirements to ensure complete coverage that prepares students for career success.
-
ACCA Ductulator – Duct Calculation Slide Rule
$59.99View ProductOne of our most popular catalog items! This durable two-sided plastic sizing wheel comes with a complete instruction manual for residential and commercial duct-sizing procedures. Designed by Hank Rutkowski.
-
Manual J Residential Load Calculation (8th Edition Version 2.50)
$158.99View ProductManual J 8th Edition Version 2.50 is the national ANSI-recognized standard for producing HVAC equipment sizing loads for single-family detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condominiums, town houses, and manufactured homes. A proper load calculation, performed in accordance with the Manual J 8th Edition procedure, is required by national building codes and most state and local jurisdictions.
-
North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2018 – Loose Leaf
$43.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies 2018 outline the administrative procedures and policies that support the enforcement of building codes in North Carolina. It provides clarity on the roles and responsibilities of code enforcement officials, establishes procedures for code adoption and amendment, and ensures consistency in the application of building standards across the state.
-
![Manual D - Residential Duct Systems [ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D - 2016]](https://www.athomeprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ResDuct.jpg)
Manual D – Residential Duct Systems [ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D – 2016]
$89.99View ProductManual D is the nationally recognized standard for designing residential duct systems, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). The 2016 edition, aligned with ANSI standards, outlines the procedures necessary to design efficient, quiet, and code-compliant air distribution systems in single-family homes and townhouses.
-
North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$168.99View ProductThe 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code (NCRC 2018) is a comprehensive set of regulations governing the construction, alteration, and maintenance of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories in height. It is based on the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with state-specific amendments to address local conditions and requirements.
-
Manual N – Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition
$129.99View ProductThe Manual N – Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition, from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), details the correct HVAC load calculation procedure for small and midsize commercial buildings. This new edition addresses advances in the commercial construction industry, such as new materials, methods of assembly, and operational requirements. It provides instruction to help contractors and designers satisfy new (and often conflicting) energy, ventilation, and comfort requirements. Manual N is divided into four sections providing both a quick procedure, and a more comprehensive procedure, based on the requirements of your application.
-
North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$109.99View ProductThe 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code (NCFGC 2018) is a state-specific adaptation of the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), designed to regulate the safe installation, maintenance, and inspection of fuel gas systems in buildings throughout North Carolina. Effective from January 1, 2019, this code ensures that fuel gas systems—such as those for natural gas, propane, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)—are installed and maintained in a manner that protects public health, safety, and welfare.
-
North Carolina State Building Code: Mechanical Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$109.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Mechanical Code 2018 is a fully integrated code based on the 2015 International Mechanical Code. This resource provides comprehensive access to all code provisions and is essential for professionals involved in building design and construction. -
North Carolina State Building Code: Energy Conservation Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
$61.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Energy Conservation Code 2018 code book resource provides comprehensive access to all code provisions and is essential for professionals involved in building design and construction with state-specific amendments.
-
Manual Q Commercial Low Pressure Low Velocity Duct System Design 1st Edition ACCA
$82.99View ProductManual Q is your one-stop reference book on the low-pressure, low-velocity systems used in small and mid-size commercial buildings. Manual Q gives you time-saving “quick” fitting loss tables and a complete set of fitting loss tables compiled from the ASHRAE and SMACNA handbooks. This manual is an essential resource for HVAC professionals involved in the design and implementation of duct systems in small to mid-sized commercial buildings, ensuring systems are properly sized, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.
-
Redi-Tag Permanent Tabs – 375 Blank Tabs
$44.99View ProductRedi-Tag permanent tabs are self-sticking and you can print on your laser printer in minutes or write directly on them. Made of heavy duty, durable plastic that won’t tear of curl. Input and format text using Windows® versions of Microsoft® Word and WordPerfect®. Actual size of tab 1-1/8″ x 1-1/4″. 100 tabs per pack.
-
North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 1, Contractor License – Tab pack
$109.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
-
North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 1, Contractor License – Books Only Package
$1,473.87View ProductNorth Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 1, Contractor License requires pre-approval prior to sitting for the state exam. As of this time we do not offer any courses for this exam. We do offer all the required books for this exam here in one complete package. Individual books can be found in our bookstore. Please be sure to check back in the future for possible course material, as we are always adding to our course catalog.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
-
North Carolina Contractors Guide to Business and Project Management for Plumbing, Heating, and Sprinklers, 6th Edition
$129.99View ProductThis edition is published by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) and is tailored specifically for contractors in North Carolina working in plumbing, heating, and sprinkler systems. It’s often used as a reference for licensing exams and ongoing professional development. If you’re preparing for licensure or looking to sharpen your business acumen in these trades, this guide is a trusted resource.
-
North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 11, Contractor License – Tab pack
$79.99View ProductPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for all references allowed to be used during the exam.
-
North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 11, Contractor License – Books Only Package
$948.92View ProductNorth Carolina Heating Group 3, Class 11, Contractor License requires pre-approval prior to sitting for the state exam. As of this time we do not offer any courses for this exam. We do offer all the required books for this exam here in one complete package. Individual books can be found in our bookstore. Please be sure to check back in the future for possible course material, as we are always adding to our course catalog.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
