Plumbing Exam Prep Residential Plumbing And Hydronic Heating Mechanical Administrator

Residential plumbing and hydronic heating work includes the installation, alteration, or retrofitting of plumbing, fixtures, and water conditioners for a single-family dwelling or a duplex dwelling not exceeding three stories; hot water heating systems not exceeding 50 P.S.I. working pressure for a single family dwelling, or a duplex dwelling not exceeding three stories; existing plumbing systems, including fixtures, softener installation, and accessories; fuel gas piping downstream of the gas meter, or fuel tank and fuel oil piping for a single-family dwelling or a duplex dwelling not exceeding three stories; and lawn sprinkler systems that are connected to a potable water supply, including excavation and backfilling as necessary for proper installation of the system.

• An applicant for a mechanical administrator license in the residential plumbing and hydronic heating category shall furnish proof satisfactory to the department that the applicant has practical experience as a journeyman in residential plumbing and hydronic heating work for at least two of the four years immediately preceding the date of the application.

New applications, $300 ($50 – nonrefundable application fee, $250 license fee). For changes, see fee schedule. Check or money order should be made payable to the State of Alaska.

Department of Community & Economic Development Division of Occupational Licensing
Contractor Registration Section
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811
(907) 465-8443

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.

• 100 questions and a time limit of 4 hours.
• Topics include: General knowledge, Alaska statutes and regulations, drainage, waste, vents, fuel gas, oil piping, water piping, backflow prevention, specialty plumbing, hydronic heating, and isometric analysis.
• A score of 70% is needed to pass.
• Exam fee is $150.
• The exam is given by PSI.

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The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination.

• Alaska Centralized Statutes
• Alaska Centralized Regulations
• Alaska Construction Contractor Statutes and Regulations
• Alaska Mechanical Administrators Statutes and Regulations, July 2005 (Available to Print Online)
• Uniform Plumbing Code
• International Mechanical Code
• NFPA 54
• Low Pressure Boilers

References not allowed during the exam

• Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters
• Modern Plumbing
• Residential Oil Burners
• Boiler Operator’s Guide
• IPT’s Pipe Trades Handbook

We do not offer training for this license at this time, please check later as we add more content.

8-hours of continuing education per renewal

Case by case basis.