Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential Contractor (R-39) Exam Book Package

Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential Contractor (R-39) Exam Book Package

Prepare with confidence and pass your Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential Contractor (R-39) Exam with this complete Exam Book Package, featuring the approved references allowed in the testing center, plus important study references that help you build real-world HVAC/R, solar-related heating, refrigeration, boiler, ductwork, plumbing, fuel gas, and mechanical system knowledge before exam day.

Built specifically for Arizona’s open-book contractor exam, this package helps you develop the knowledge and book-navigation skills needed for residential air conditioning, refrigeration, solar-related mechanical systems, ventilation, plumbing connections, fuel gas equipment, OSHA safety, and residential HVAC/R contractor work.

📚 What’s Included

✅ Exam-Approved References Allowed in the Testing Center

These are the approved materials you can use during the Arizona R-39 exam, making them essential for preparation and exam-day success.

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Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)

Covers important construction safety standards, including:

• Jobsite hazard recognition and prevention
• Personal protective equipment
• Ladder, scaffold, tool, and equipment safety
• Electrical and equipment safety awareness
• Hazard communication and safe work practices
• OSHA compliance for HVAC/R, solar-related mechanical, and residential construction work

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International Fuel Gas Code, 2018

A key reference for fuel gas systems, including:

• Gas piping installation and sizing
• Appliance connections
• Combustion air requirements
• Venting requirements
• Gas pressure regulation
• Fuel gas safety provisions
• Code compliance for gas-fired HVAC and heating equipment

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International Mechanical Code, 2018

A primary mechanical code reference for HVAC/R work, including:

• Mechanical system installation requirements
• Ventilation and exhaust systems
• Duct systems and equipment clearances
• Refrigeration system provisions
• Combustion air and appliance venting coordination
• Solar-related mechanical system considerations
• Code compliance for residential mechanical systems

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International Plumbing Code, 2018

A helpful plumbing code reference for HVAC/R and solar-related system connections, including:

• Water supply and distribution basics
• Condensate disposal and drainage considerations
• Pipe materials and installation requirements
• Equipment connections and discharge piping
• Backflow prevention awareness
• Code compliance for plumbing work connected to mechanical systems

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💡 All exam-approved books are provided in standard format, not pre-tabbed, allowing you to prepare under real testing conditions.

📖 Important Study References

⚠️ Study References Not Allowed in the Testing Center

These references are important for building HVAC/R, solar, heating, and ductwork knowledge, but they are not allowed for use during the exam. Use them before test day to strengthen your understanding of refrigeration, air conditioning, boilers, duct sizing, airflow, solar water heating, service work, and field troubleshooting.

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Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition

A major HVAC/R study reference, including:

• Refrigeration cycle fundamentals
• Air conditioning system components
• Electrical controls and troubleshooting basics
• Heating and cooling equipment
• System charging, service, and maintenance concepts
• Residential HVAC/R applications

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Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition

A helpful study reference for heating system knowledge, including:

• Low pressure boiler principles
• Boiler components and controls
• Steam and hot water boiler operation
• Safety valves, gauges, and fittings
• Boiler maintenance and troubleshooting basics

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Ductulator

A practical study and field tool for ductwork, including:

• Duct sizing support
• Airflow and friction loss reference
• Round and rectangular duct comparisons
• Quick duct design calculations
• Helpful practice for understanding HVAC air distribution

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Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual

A focused study reference for solar-related heating systems, including:

• Solar water heating system concepts
• Solar pool heating basics
• Collectors, pumps, valves, and controls
• Liquid circulation and heat transfer principles
• System layout and installation practices
• Practical preparation for solar-connected mechanical work

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🔧 What This Package Does for You

✔️ Prepares You for the Open-Book Exam

Learn how to quickly navigate OSHA, the International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Plumbing Code under time pressure so you can find answers faster during the exam.

✔️ Builds Real-World HVAC/R Knowledge

Strengthen your understanding of air conditioning systems, refrigeration equipment, heating systems, ventilation, ductwork, controls, service procedures, and troubleshooting basics.

✔️ Supports Solar-Related HVAC Preparation

Use the solar heating manual to better understand solar water heating, pool heating, circulation systems, heat transfer, pumps, valves, controls, and equipment coordination.

✔️ Improves Fuel Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Code Preparation

Study key requirements for gas piping, appliance venting, combustion air, mechanical equipment clearances, duct systems, condensate disposal, drainage, and plumbing connections.

✔️ Strengthens Duct Design and Airflow Knowledge

Use the Ductulator before exam day to build a stronger understanding of duct sizing, airflow, friction loss, supply and return air, and system performance.

✔️ Supports Safety and Compliance

Study OSHA construction safety, PPE, ladder safety, tool safety, electrical awareness, equipment handling, hazard communication, and safe work practices for HVAC/R and solar-related residential projects.

✔️ Expands Your Contractor Capabilities

Gain the technical knowledge needed to handle residential air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, fuel gas equipment, plumbing connections, solar-related heating applications, and duct systems.

🎯 Who This Is For

• Contractors applying for the Arizona R-39 License
• Residential HVAC/R contractors
• Air conditioning technicians and installers
• Refrigeration service professionals
• Ductwork and ventilation installers
• Heating system and boiler service professionals
• Solar-related mechanical system contractors
• Residential mechanical contractors, supervisors, and business owners
• Anyone serious about passing the exam and improving field expertise

🚀 Why This Package Works

This package is built around:

• Actual Arizona R-39 exam reference requirements
• Open-book exam preparation
• Important technical study materials
• Real-world air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, ductwork, and solar-related applications
• OSHA safety and construction compliance
• Fuel gas, mechanical, and plumbing code knowledge
• HVAC/R system service, airflow, boiler, and solar heating preparation

💡 Pro Tip

The Arizona R-39 exam is open-book, but only the approved references are allowed in the testing center. That means the study-only books should be used before test day to build HVAC/R and solar-related knowledge, while OSHA, the IFGC, IMC, and IPC should be practiced for speed and accuracy.

Think of the study books as your system training and the approved references as your test-day gauges. You do not want to start checking the pressure after the clock is already running.

🏁 Prepare Smarter. Pass Faster.

Passing your Arizona R-39 exam is not about luck. It is about understanding residential HVAC/R systems, solar-related heating applications, safety rules, and how to use your approved references quickly during the exam.

This package gives you the approved exam materials, important study references, and technical foundation needed to prepare for your Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Residential Contractor License.

👉 Get started today and take the next step toward earning your Arizona R-39 Contractor License.