North Carolina Heating Group 3 Class I Contractor Exam Book Package

North Carolina Heating Group 3 Class I Contractor Exam Book Package

Complete Reference Set for the NC Heating Group 3 Class I Contractor License Exam

The North Carolina Heating Group 3 Class I Contractor License represents one of the most comprehensive HVAC contractor classifications in the state. This license allows contractors to perform residential and commercial heating system installations within Class I limitations, requiring mastery of mechanical code, fuel gas systems, load calculations, duct design, refrigeration theory, and state licensing laws.

This complete book package includes the required references for the trade portion of the Heating Group 3 Class I Contractor examination.

📚 This Package Includes:

🔹 North Carolina Code & Regulatory References

• North Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition

• North Carolina Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition

• North Carolina Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition

• North Carolina Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition

• North Carolina Residential Code, 2018 Edition

• NC Board’s Laws & Rules – 2026 Edition

🔹 HVAC Design & Technical References

• Manual J – Residential Load Calculations (2016 Reprint, 8th Full Edition)

• Manual N – Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition

• Manual Q – Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design (1990)

• Manual D – Residential Duct Systems (2016, 3rd Edition)

• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition

• Ductulator

🔍 What This Package Prepares You For

The Heating Group 3 Class I Contractor trade exam tests your ability to:

✔ Perform residential and light commercial load calculations
✔ Design and size duct systems correctly
✔ Apply refrigeration principles and system troubleshooting knowledge
✔ Interpret mechanical, fuel gas, energy, and residential code requirements
✔ Navigate North Carolina administrative rules and licensing regulations

This is a calculation-intensive, code-driven exam that requires strong navigation skills and deep understanding of HVAC system design.

⚠ Important – Business & Law Book Required

To prepare for the Business & Law portion of the North Carolina contractor exam, you must obtain:

Business & Project Management for Contractors (6th or 7th Edition)

👉 This book is NOT included in this package.
👉 It can only be obtained by directly contacting the North Carolina State Licensing Board.

This reference is mandatory for the Business & Law examination and must be secured separately.

🎯 Designed For:

• Technicians upgrading to Class I Contractor status

• HVAC professionals expanding into broader residential and commercial work

• Contractors seeking higher project limitations under Group 3

• Candidates preparing to pass both trade and business exams on the first attempt

🚀 Prepare at the Contractor Level

The exam is open book — but success depends on how efficiently you can navigate manuals, formulas, duct sizing charts, and North Carolina code sections.

With this package, you’ll have:

• The required North Carolina code books

• Essential ACCA load calculation and duct design manuals

• A comprehensive refrigeration reference

• The tools needed to confidently approach technical and calculation-based exam questions

Make sure you’re studying from the correct editions required for testing and walk into your Heating Group 3 Class I Contractor exam fully prepared.