Applicant Information Booklet

 

State Board of Refrigeration Examiners

State of North Carolina

 

Information Booklet For Persons applying To Take The Qualifying Examination For A Refrigeration Contractor’s License

Introduction
Commercial Refrigeration Contractor
Transport Refrigeration Contractor
Special Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities
References
Chapter 87, Article 5, Laws Applicable to Refrigeration Contracting
NC Administrative Code, Chapter 60, Board of Refrigeration Examiners

INTRODUCTION

This information booklet is furnished by the State Board of Refrigeration Examiners to each person who applies to take the qualifying examination for a North Carolina refrigeration license.

Applicants are urged to carefully study all of the information contained in this booklet as part of their preparation to take a qualifying examination. Contact the Board office prior to the scheduled examination date for clarification if you have questions regarding the examination.

I. Commercial Refrigeration Contractor

PART A:
bulletLaw, Safety and Theory
bulletTwenty-five (25) multiple choice questions.

PART B:
bulletEquipment and Equipment Performance
bulletTwenty-five (25) multiple choice questions.

PART C:
bulletElectrical, Electrical Code and Mechanical Code
bulletTwenty-five (25) multiple choice questions. Many of these questions deal with the wiring of component parts of the refrigeration system including the compressor and control circuit from the bottom of the disconnect to the refrigeration system in compliance with the National Electrical Code. Each applicant should bring a copy of the current National Electrical Code for use on this part.

PART D:
bulletPlans, Specifications and Estimating Twenty-five (25) multiple choice questions. On this part, each applicant is given plans and specifications for a refrigeration installation as prepared by an engineer. The applicant is required to make the take-off of parts and equipment just as if he or she were planning to bid on this job.

This is a six and one-half hour examination and is administered in two sections: one during a four hour morning session and one during a two and one-half hour afternoon session. Parts "A", "B" and "C" are completed in the morning session and Part "D" in the afternoon session.

Paragraph 87-58(d) of the refrigeration licensing laws states that one of the areas to be covered on the examination shall be the analysis of plans and specifications and estimating cost. Part "D" of this examination covers this area and is done in the afternoon session.

II. Transport Refrigeration Contractor

PART A: Law, Safety and Theory
bulletTwenty-five (25) multiple choice questions

PART B:
bulletEquipment and Equipment Performance
(includes diagnostic and maintenance)
bulletTwenty-five (25) multiple choice questions

PART C:
bulletTransport Specific Applications
bulletTwenty-five (25) multiple choice questions

This is a four hour examination.

This is an open book examination. Each applicant may use any books that he or she brings to the examination. The examination is designed to measure how well a candidate has mastered the subjects covered on the General Outline of the examination shown above.

The wording of the multiple-choice questions is straightforward and plain, and there is no intent to mislead. Each question has one correct answer. Therefore, the applicant should read each question and its answer choices thoroughly and carefully. Then select the one answer that appears to be most nearly correct.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES

The State Board of Refrigeration Examiners wants to ensure that all qualified individuals with a disability have the opportunity to take either of the licensing examinations. Wheelchair access is available at the test center.

Qualified candidates with sensory, mental or physical disabilities that would prevent them from taking the examinations under standard conditions should contact the Board Office six weeks prior to the examination.

REFERENCES

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY, Whitman &Johnson, 3rd Edition
Thompson Learning

Attn:  Order Fulfillment

P O Box 6904

Florence, KY    41022

(800) 347-7707

www.delmarlearning.com

COPELAND CORP. REFRIGERATION MANUALS AE 101 - AE 105
COPELAND ELECTRICAL HANDBOOK Form 6400*
COPELAND REFRIGERATION APPLICATION ENGINEERING MANUAL
Copeland Corporation
Sidney, Ohio 45365
498-3011

MODERN REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
Althouse, Turnquist & Bracciano
Goodheart-Wilcox Co., Inc.
123 West Taft Dr.
South Holland, Illinois 60473
(708) 687-5000

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)*
N. C. Department of Insurance
Engineering & Building Codes Division
322 Chapanoke Rd., Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 661-5880

NORTH CAROLINA MECHANICAL CODE*
N. C. Department of Insurance
Engineering & Building Codes Division
322 Chapanoke Rd., Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 661-5880

CARRIER TRANSICOLD SERVICE TRAINING,
"05G COMPRESSOR AND HOUSING - MOUNTED CLUTCH"**
CARRIER TRANSICOLD TRAILER REFRIGERATION UNIT,
"PHOENIX ULTRA NDA-94A, NDM-94A AND OPTIMA NDA-94B"**
CARRIER TRANSICOLD BASIC REFRIGERATION**
Carrier Transicold Division
Carrier Corporation
P O Box 4805
Syracuse, NY 13221

GENERAL STATUTE 87, ARTICLE 5
(Refrigeration Licensing Law)
State Board of Refrigeration Examiners
Suite 208, 893 Hwy 70 West
Garner, NC      27529
(919) 779-4711

NC ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CHAPTER 60

* Commercial Refrigeration Exam Only

**Transport Refrigeration Exam Only