Gas Fitter Exam Prep Steam Fitting Journeyman/Master

“Master Steam Fitter” means a person, firm, or corporation engaged in or carrying on the business of, or holding themselves out to the public as engaged in the business of or contracting to construct, install, repair, or service fossil fuel boilers or solar heaters; piping, heating, or cooling coils connected therewith; or any cooling, piping, or equipment in air conditioning systems in connection with which the heating is accomplished by means of a steam, vapor, solar, or hot water heating plant, or in connection with a fan-heating system or refrigeration system.

“Journeyman Steam Fitter” means any person who is duly qualified to perform work on the construction, installing, repairing, or servicing of boilers or piping, heating or cooling coils connected therewith, or any cooling, piping, or equipment in air conditioning systems in connection with which the heating is accomplished by means of a steam, vapor, or hot water heating plant or in connection with a fan heating system, or refrigeration system, under the direction and supervision of a “Master Steam Fitter.”

“Apprentice Steam Fitter” means a workman registered in an approved Apprentice Training Program.

• 3 letters of recommendation.
• Notarized Criminal Record History form.

Apply through the The city of Evansville’s Building Commission.

Master/Unlimited Boiler Exam

• Contact Ivy Tech at (812) 429-1418 to schedule and pay required fee for the test.
• 80 questions.
• 3 hours.
• 75% required to pass.
• Topics low and high pressure boilers, steam and hot water piping, fuel, gas, oil, burners, controls, fules, vents, and exhaust, estimating, safety, and inspections.

Journeyman Pipefitter Exam

• Contact Ivy Tech at (812) 429-1418 to schedule and pay required fee for the test.
• 50 questions.
• 2 hours.
• 70% required to pass.
• Topics general knowledge, installation, hangers and supports, joints and connections, piping, valves and pumps, and fuel gas.

These books are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

The following references are allowed in the testing center:

• 2006 International Mechanical Code
• 2006 International Fuel Gas Code

The following references are NOT allowed in the testing center:

• Pipefitters Handbook
• Mathmatics for Plumbers and Pipefitters
• Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings

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. The program is narrated.

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