Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-79) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

The Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-79) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package is designed for candidates preparing for the Arizona CR-79 residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and solar contractor exam who want rental reference books and structured online course access in one organized preparation package. This rental option includes exam-room-approved books, 6 months of course access, and study support for candidates pursuing the dual residential and commercial classification.

Air conditioning and refrigeration contracting requires a strong understanding of mechanical systems, refrigeration principles, fuel gas requirements, plumbing code awareness, duct sizing, boiler concepts, OSHA construction safety, equipment installation, system operation, and contractor-level decision making. Because the CR-79 classification includes residential and commercial work, candidates should prepare for a broader range of topics than a single-scope exam.

This package includes Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, International Mechanical Code, 2018, International Plumbing Code, 2018, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition, Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition, and the Ductulator. These references support preparation in safety, fuel gas, mechanical code, plumbing code, refrigeration, air conditioning, boiler systems, duct sizing, and HVAC installation practices.

The course portion helps candidates prepare with more structure instead of trying to review every reference without direction. For an open-book contractor exam, success depends on more than having the books available. Candidates need to understand what each reference covers, how the books are organized, and how to locate information efficiently during timed testing. This package helps candidates study the references in a more exam-focused way.

The rental price is $1,240. A refundable deposit of $550 is required for the rental books, bringing the total due to $1,790. The refundable deposit is tied to the rental portion of the package and supports access to the listed exam-room-approved references during the rental period.

Passing the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor exam does not automatically issue an Arizona contractor license. Applicants must still complete the Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing process and meet the requirements for the applicable CR-79 classification. This package supports exam preparation and reference study, while the state determines licensing approval.

What You Get

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Exam Details

The Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-79) exam is associated with Arizona’s dual residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and solar contractor classification. The CR-79 classification is administered through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors for contractors performing work within the scope of the residential and commercial license classification.

Candidates preparing for the CR-79 exam should approach their study with both trade knowledge and reference-navigation practice. Residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration work can involve mechanical code requirements, refrigeration system principles, air conditioning equipment, fuel gas requirements, plumbing system coordination, low-pressure boiler concepts, duct sizing, installation practices, safety responsibilities, and contractor-level decision making.

The International Mechanical Code, 2018 supports preparation in mechanical system requirements, ventilation, exhaust systems, duct systems, equipment installation, combustion air, hydronic systems, boilers, refrigeration-related code provisions, inspections, and general mechanical code organization. Candidates should become familiar with the structure of the code so they can locate definitions, tables, chapters, and requirements more efficiently.

The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 supports preparation in fuel gas piping, combustion air, appliance installation, venting, equipment connections, safety requirements, and fuel gas system requirements. Air conditioning and refrigeration contractors may encounter questions connected to gas-fired equipment, venting, gas piping, and combustion safety, making fuel gas code familiarity important for exam preparation.

The International Plumbing Code, 2018 supports preparation in plumbing-related provisions that may connect to mechanical system coordination. Candidates should be comfortable reviewing code organization, system requirements, piping concepts, water-related provisions, equipment connections, and installation requirements that may support air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, or related system work.

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition supports trade knowledge in refrigeration cycles, air conditioning systems, compressors, evaporators, condensers, metering devices, electrical controls, troubleshooting concepts, heating systems, ventilation, system components, maintenance, and installation practices. This reference helps candidates connect HVAC and refrigeration knowledge with practical field application and exam-style questions.

Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition supports study in boiler operation, boiler components, safety devices, operating principles, system controls, and low-pressure heating equipment. The Ductulator supports duct sizing practice, including airflow, friction rate, duct dimensions, velocity, and system performance relationships. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction safety preparation, including jobsite hazards, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, tools, materials, and contractor safety responsibilities.

Open Book Test

The Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-79) exam is an open-book test. Candidates may use approved references during the exam, which makes reference familiarity a major part of preparation. Open book does not mean the exam is simple. Candidates must know which book applies to each question, where to find the supporting information, and how to apply it correctly within the time allowed.

For this package, candidates should practice using OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, International Mechanical Code, 2018, International Plumbing Code, 2018, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition, Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition, and the Ductulator. Each reference serves a different role. OSHA supports safety questions, the IMC supports mechanical code questions, the IFGC supports fuel gas topics, the IPC supports plumbing-related code topics, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning supports trade knowledge, Low Pressure Boilers supports boiler-related review, and the Ductulator supports duct sizing.

A strong open-book study routine is to review a topic, answer an exam-style question, identify the likely reference, locate the supporting information, and then review why the answer is correct. Repeating this process helps candidates build speed and confidence with the approved books. Since open-book exams are timed, candidates should avoid waiting until test day to become familiar with the references.

Candidates should follow current testing instructions for approved references, book condition, highlighting, tabs, markings, loose materials, calculators, identification, and exam-room items. Testing rules may be specific, and candidates should prepare their books according to current requirements. This rental package supports study and reference navigation, while the testing provider’s rules determine what may be used on exam day.

Licensing Steps

Contractors pursuing the Arizona CR-79 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor license should begin by confirming that the CR-79 classification matches the type of work they plan to perform. Arizona contractor classifications are tied to defined scopes of work, so applicants should select the classification that fits their intended residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and solar-related work.

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors administers contractor licensing in Arizona. Applicants should review the current requirements for the CR-79 classification before applying. The exam is one part of the licensing process, while the state determines whether the applicant meets all licensing requirements.

After confirming the classification, candidates should begin structured exam preparation. This includes reviewing the rental references, studying safety and code-related topics, practicing mechanical code navigation, reviewing fuel gas requirements, reviewing plumbing-related code topics, strengthening refrigeration and air conditioning trade knowledge, practicing duct sizing, and reviewing boiler-related concepts. The course helps candidates move through the material in a focused way instead of trying to study the books without a plan.

Once prepared, candidates should schedule and take the exam according to current testing instructions. Because the exam is open book, candidates should practice using the references under timed conditions. Good preparation includes knowing how to move from the question to the correct book, finding information quickly, and avoiding spending too much time on one question.

After passing the exam, applicants must continue through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing process. This may include submitting required forms, meeting experience requirements, identifying the qualifying party, providing business information, satisfying bonding or financial responsibility requirements, and meeting any other requirements set by the state. Passing the exam is important, but it does not replace the state application or guarantee license approval.

State Requirements

Arizona contractor licensing is administered by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The state issues contractor classifications tied to specific scopes of work, and applicants should make sure they pursue the correct license classification before beginning the licensing process.

The CR-79 classification is associated with residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration, including solar work within the scope of the classification. Candidates should prepare for contractor responsibilities connected to residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration work, solar-related scope awareness, jobsite safety, mechanical code awareness, fuel gas requirements, plumbing-related coordination, duct systems, equipment installation, reference use, and construction coordination.

Arizona licensing may involve more than the trade exam. Applicants may need to meet experience requirements, pass required examinations, identify a qualifying party, provide business entity information, meet bonding or financial responsibility requirements, submit required documents, and receive approval from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Candidates should prepare for both the exam and the licensing process.

This Books & Course Rental package supports the study portion of the licensing path. It does not replace the Arizona contractor license application, state review, classification approval, or any other licensing requirement. Candidates should use the rental books and course access as part of a complete preparation plan that includes official application review, organized study, and consistent practice with the listed references.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This OSHA construction safety reference covers federal construction workplace safety standards, including jobsite hazards, worker protection, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, material handling, and contractor safety responsibilities.
• Included Rental Book: International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  The International Fuel Gas Code supports preparation in fuel gas piping, appliance installation, combustion air, venting, gas connections, equipment safety, system sizing, and fuel gas code requirements.
• Included Rental Book: International Mechanical Code, 2018
  The International Mechanical Code supports study in mechanical system requirements, duct systems, ventilation, exhaust, equipment installation, combustion air, refrigeration provisions, hydronic systems, inspections, and mechanical code compliance.
• Included Rental Book: International Plumbing Code, 2018
  The International Plumbing Code supports preparation in plumbing system requirements, piping concepts, water-related provisions, fixtures, materials, installation requirements, and code coordination for mechanical work.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition
  This HVAC and refrigeration trade reference supports study in refrigeration cycles, air conditioning systems, heating systems, equipment components, controls, troubleshooting, maintenance, installation practices, and system operation.
• Included Rental Book: Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition
  This reference supports preparation in low-pressure boiler operation, boiler components, safety devices, controls, heating system concepts, maintenance, and operating principles.
• Included Rental Book: Ductulator
  The Ductulator is a duct sizing tool used to support airflow, friction rate, duct dimensions, velocity, and system design calculations for HVAC duct systems.

Exam Room Approved Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This OSHA reference is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for construction safety review and open-book exam preparation.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  This fuel gas code is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for fuel gas piping, appliance installation, venting, combustion air, and gas system study.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  This mechanical code is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for mechanical system, ventilation, duct, refrigeration, exhaust, and equipment installation study.
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  This plumbing code is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for plumbing system requirements, water-related provisions, piping, fixtures, and code coordination topics.
• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition
  This HVAC and refrigeration reference is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for trade knowledge, system components, refrigeration principles, and troubleshooting review.
• Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition
  This boiler reference is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for boiler operation, safety devices, controls, and low-pressure heating system review.
• Ductulator
  This duct sizing tool is included as an exam-room-approved reference tool for airflow, friction rate, duct dimensions, and duct sizing practice.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong preparation plan for the Arizona CR-79 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor exam should combine course study, book review, duct sizing practice, and timed reference navigation. Candidates should study with the rental references consistently so the materials become familiar before test day. The goal is to understand the topics and improve lookup speed for the open-book format.

The International Mechanical Code should be used to build mechanical code familiarity. Candidates should review definitions, ventilation requirements, duct systems, exhaust systems, equipment installation, combustion air, hydronic systems, refrigeration-related requirements, inspections, and general code organization. Familiarity with the table of contents, chapter layout, definitions, tables, and index can help candidates answer code questions more efficiently.

The International Fuel Gas Code should be studied for fuel gas topics that may connect to heating equipment, appliances, venting, combustion air, piping, connections, and safety. Candidates should become comfortable using the code structure so they can find requirements quickly during practice and testing.

The International Plumbing Code should be reviewed for plumbing-related coordination topics that may apply to mechanical work. Candidates should study code organization, piping concepts, water-related requirements, materials, equipment connections, and installation provisions that may support air conditioning, refrigeration, or related system preparation.

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning should be used for trade knowledge review. Candidates should study refrigeration cycles, air conditioning system components, compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, controls, troubleshooting, equipment operation, installation practices, and maintenance concepts. This reference helps connect real-world HVAC and refrigeration work with exam-style questions.

The Ductulator should be practiced regularly for duct sizing. Candidates should review airflow, friction rate, duct dimensions, velocity, and system performance relationships. Duct sizing is an important part of air conditioning work, and repeated practice can help candidates become more comfortable with duct-related questions.

Low Pressure Boilers should be reviewed for boiler-related topics, including boiler components, operating principles, safety devices, controls, maintenance, and heating system operation. Candidates should understand how boiler concepts may relate to HVAC work and mechanical system responsibilities.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 should be studied for construction safety. Candidates should understand jobsite hazard recognition, worker protection, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, and contractor safety responsibilities. Safety questions often require practical application of standards, not just recognition of terms.

The course portion of this rental package helps candidates organize these subjects into a more manageable study plan. Instead of trying to study every page without direction, candidates can use course structure, topic review, and practice questions to focus preparation. This approach helps candidates understand which reference is most useful for each type of question.

During the 6 months of course access, candidates should set a steady study schedule. A practical routine may include reviewing one reference at a time, completing topic-based practice, and then combining references in timed drills. This helps candidates learn not only the content, but also how the references work together on an open-book exam.

Timed practice should be part of the study routine. Open-book exams can become difficult when candidates spend too long searching for a single answer. During practice, candidates should answer familiar questions first, mark more difficult questions for review, and return to them after completing easier items. Strong reference familiarity can make this strategy more effective.

The rental format is useful for candidates who want access to the listed references during their study period. Candidates should treat rental books carefully, use them consistently, and build study habits around the approved exam materials. The combination of exam-room-approved rental references and online course access gives candidates both study resources and preparation structure.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor candidates prepare with organized study guidance, exam-room-approved rental reference support, and course-based exam preparation. The CR-79 exam can be challenging because it combines mechanical code knowledge, fuel gas requirements, plumbing coordination, HVAC and refrigeration principles, duct sizing, boiler concepts, OSHA safety, and open-book reference navigation.

For open-book contractor exams, 1 Exam Prep emphasizes the ability to use references efficiently. Candidates need to know how to move through OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Low Pressure Boilers, and the Ductulator under exam conditions. Course-based preparation helps students build the habit of identifying the correct reference, locating the right section, and applying the information to exam-style questions.

Trade-focused review helps connect field experience with exam performance. Many HVAC and refrigeration professionals already understand equipment, service work, installation, troubleshooting, duct systems, and system operation from experience, but exam questions often require a specific reference-supported answer. Organized preparation helps bridge the gap between jobsite knowledge and test-taking requirements.

Practice-oriented preparation can also help reduce stress before exam day. Timed drills, topic review, reference lookup exercises, duct sizing practice, and exam-style questions help students become more comfortable with the open-book format. While no rental package or course can guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, or exam outcome, the right study structure can help candidates prepare with more focus, organization, and confidence.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Arizona CR-79 Books & Course Rental package?

This package includes rental access to Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, International Mechanical Code, 2018, International Plumbing Code, 2018, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition, Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition, and the Ductulator. It also includes 6 months of course access.

Are the books exam room approved?

Yes. The listed rental references are identified as the exam-room-approved books included with this package.

What is the rental price?

The rental price is $1,240.

Is there a refundable deposit?

Yes. This rental package includes a refundable deposit of $550.

What is the total due for this package?

The total due is $1,790, which includes the $1,240 rental price and the $550 refundable deposit.

Does this package include course access?

Yes. This package includes 6 months of course access.

Is the Arizona CR-79 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-79 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor exam is an open-book test. Candidates should study with the approved references and follow the current testing rules for book markings, tabs, highlighting, and permitted materials.

What references are included in this CR-79 rental package?

The included rental references are OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, International Fuel Gas Code 2018, International Mechanical Code 2018, International Plumbing Code 2018, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 22nd Edition, Low Pressure Boilers 5th Edition, and the Ductulator.

Does passing the exam automatically give me an Arizona contractor license?

No. Passing the exam does not automatically issue an Arizona contractor license. Applicants must still complete the Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing process and meet the requirements for the applicable CR-79 classification.

Who should use this rental package?

This package is best for HVAC professionals, refrigeration technicians, qualifying parties, residential and commercial mechanical contractors, and candidates preparing for the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-79) exam who want exam-room-approved rental references and online course access together.