Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) Books Allowed into Exam Package

The Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) Books Allowed into Exam Package is designed for candidates preparing for the Arizona residential air conditioning and refrigeration contractor trade exam. This package focuses on the approved references used for open-book exam preparation, helping candidates study with the books they are allowed to use during the testing session.

The R-39R residential air conditioning and refrigeration classification is connected to residential HVAC/R work, including comfort air conditioning, refrigeration, evaporative cooling, ventilation, heating, duct work, equipment installation, fuel gas requirements, and safety practices. Candidates preparing for this exam need more than field experience. They also need a strong understanding of how code books are organized and how to locate answers quickly during a timed exam.

This package includes Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, and International Mechanical Code, 2018. These books support preparation for construction safety, fuel gas piping, gas-fired appliances, combustion air, venting, heating equipment, ventilation systems, duct systems, mechanical equipment installation, and related HVAC/R code requirements.

The Arizona R-39R exam is an open-book contractor examination. Candidates are responsible for bringing the correct approved references and using them according to PSI exam-room rules. Open book does not mean easy. The exam is timed, and candidates must know which reference to use, where important subjects are located, and how to move through tables, chapters, definitions, and exceptions efficiently.

This exam package is useful for residential HVAC contractors, refrigeration technicians, qualifying party applicants, service managers, mechanical supervisors, estimators, installers, and experienced technicians preparing to meet Arizona contractor licensing requirements. The goal is to help candidates prepare with the right books and develop the reference-navigation skills needed for a code-based trade exam.

What You Get

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) — a construction safety reference used to study OSHA standards for jobsite safety, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, excavation safety, tools, material handling, and general safe work practices.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 — a fuel gas code reference used to study gas piping systems, gas-fired appliances, combustion air, appliance installation, venting, chimneys, connectors, shutoff valves, inspections, and fuel gas safety provisions.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018 — a mechanical code reference used to study heating, ventilation, air conditioning, exhaust systems, duct systems, mechanical equipment installation, combustion air, refrigeration-related provisions, and system safety requirements.

Exam Details

The Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) trade exam is associated with residential air conditioning and refrigeration contractor licensing through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The trade examination is administered through PSI as a computer-based contractor exam.

The Arizona air conditioning and refrigeration contractor trade exam contains 80 questions. Candidates are given 210 minutes to complete the exam. The minimum passing score is 70%. The exam may include questions based on the listed references, trade knowledge, and general industry practices.

The exam covers residential air conditioning and refrigeration work connected to installation, alteration, repair, and service of HVAC/R systems. Subjects may include air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, evaporative cooling, heating systems, ventilation systems, duct work, fuel gas piping, gas-fired equipment, equipment installation, combustion air, venting, controls, piping connected to equipment served, safety procedures, and related mechanical work.

The residential classification focuses on work performed in residential settings. Candidates should prepare for questions that connect practical HVAC/R field knowledge with residential mechanical and fuel gas code requirements. The exam may require the candidate to recognize proper installation methods, identify code requirements, apply safety standards, and locate answers in the approved references under time pressure.

For this exam package, the core study references are the 2018 International Mechanical Code, the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, and OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926. These books cover many of the key code and safety subjects needed for residential HVAC/R exam preparation. Candidates should become comfortable using the table of contents, indexes, definitions, chapter headings, figures, and tables in each reference.

Open Book Test

The Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) exam is an open book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center. The books in this package are intended to support open-book exam preparation and exam-room reference use.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the exam session. Candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index in the references during the examination. Books should be prepared before test day so the candidate can use them efficiently without violating exam-room rules.

Additional loose papers are not permitted with approved references. Loose notes, loose sheets, and attached extra pages are not allowed. References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, including removable note-style tabs, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.

A silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator is permitted during the examination. Candidates should practice using their references and calculator during study so they are comfortable moving between tables, code sections, safety standards, definitions, and basic calculations when needed.

Open-book preparation should focus on organization, speed, and accuracy. Candidates should know where to find combustion air requirements, fuel gas piping rules, appliance installation provisions, venting requirements, mechanical ventilation provisions, duct requirements, HVAC equipment installation rules, refrigeration-related mechanical provisions, and OSHA construction safety standards.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is handled by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Candidates should begin by identifying the correct license classification for the work they intend to perform. For residential air conditioning and refrigeration work, the R-39R residential contractor path is connected to this exam package.

The qualifying party is the person responsible for satisfying the examination requirement for the contractor license classification. This person demonstrates the trade knowledge required for the license. The qualifying party should make sure the selected exam matches the residential classification being pursued.

Arizona contractor applicants may also need to complete the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam, commonly called the SRE. The SRE covers Arizona contractor statutes and rules related to licensing, compliance, business conduct, and contractor responsibilities. New applicants should review the Arizona Registrar of Contractors requirements for their qualifying party status and license classification.

For the trade exam, candidates follow PSI scheduling procedures and select the correct Arizona air conditioning and refrigeration residential examination. PSI provides instructions for registration, scheduling, identification, cancellation, test center rules, and exam-day conduct. Candidates should review all testing rules before the appointment so their books and identification meet the required standards.

After completing the required examination steps, applicants submit the license application and required documents to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Application processing may include qualifying party information, business entity information, background information, bonding, required fees, and other documents required for the selected residential contractor classification.

Applicants should keep their original exam score report and related examination records. Licensing applications must be submitted within the applicable time period after passing the required examination, and exam records may be needed during the application process.

State Requirements

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses and regulates residential and commercial contractors in Arizona. The R-39R residential air conditioning and refrigeration classification is intended for contractors performing residential HVAC/R work within the scope of the classification.

Residential air conditioning and refrigeration work can include installation, alteration, repair, and service of comfort air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, evaporative cooling systems, heating equipment, ventilation systems, duct work, equipment controls, fuel gas connections to equipment served, and related mechanical components within the residential classification scope.

Applicants should review the current Arizona Registrar of Contractors classification requirements before applying. The licensing process can include trade examination requirements, the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam, qualifying party requirements, business documentation, bonding, application forms, fees, and compliance with Arizona contractor licensing rules.

Contractors who handle refrigerants should also understand that refrigerant work is subject to federal requirements separate from state contractor licensing. This exam package supports Arizona contractor exam preparation, while refrigerant certification and environmental compliance responsibilities must be handled according to applicable federal refrigerant rules.

Reference Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference covers OSHA standards used to study jobsite safety, hazard recognition, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, tools, excavation, electrical safety, fall protection, material handling, housekeeping, and safe construction work practices.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code covers fuel gas piping systems, gas-fired appliances, combustion air, venting, chimneys, connectors, shutoff valves, appliance installation, inspections, and fuel gas safety provisions.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  The 2018 International Mechanical Code covers mechanical system requirements, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, exhaust systems, duct systems, combustion air, refrigeration-related provisions, mechanical equipment installation, and system safety requirements.

Exam Room Approved Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Allowed into the exam room for the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) examination. This reference supports construction safety and OSHA-related exam questions.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  Allowed into the exam room for the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) examination. This reference supports fuel gas piping, gas-fired appliance installation, combustion air, venting, and gas safety questions.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  Allowed into the exam room for the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) examination. This reference supports mechanical systems, HVAC equipment, ventilation, ducts, exhaust, combustion air, and refrigeration-related code questions.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Arizona R-39R exam requires candidates to combine residential HVAC/R field knowledge with code-based reference skills. Because the exam is open book, candidates should study with the references in hand. The goal is not only to understand the trade topics, but also to know where important information is located before the testing appointment.

Start with the International Mechanical Code, 2018. This book supports many of the mechanical system topics connected to residential air conditioning and refrigeration work. Candidates should review equipment installation, mechanical ventilation, exhaust systems, duct systems, combustion air, appliance clearances, refrigeration-related provisions, and general system safety requirements.

The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 should be studied carefully for gas piping and gas-fired heating equipment. Candidates should become familiar with fuel gas definitions, pipe sizing concepts, gas pressure, shutoff valves, sediment traps, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, chimneys, connectors, inspection requirements, and appliance installation rules.

The OSHA construction safety reference supports safety-related exam questions. Candidates should review personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, excavation hazards, electrical safety, hand and power tools, material handling, housekeeping, hazard communication, and safe work practices. Residential HVAC/R contractors often work around roof access, electrical equipment, gas piping, refrigerant lines, mechanical rooms, attics, crawl spaces, and outdoor condensing equipment, so safety knowledge is an important part of preparation.

Because this is an open-book exam, candidates should prepare the references before the exam appointment. Permanent tabs can help locate important chapters, definitions, tables, and subject areas. Highlighting and annotations should be completed before exam day. Over-marking a book can make it harder to use during a timed test, so candidates should focus on clear organization and the sections most likely to be useful.

Practice should include timed questions. With 210 minutes for 80 questions, candidates have a little more than two and a half minutes per question. Some questions can be answered quickly from trade knowledge, while others require code lookup. A strong strategy is to answer familiar questions first, mark difficult questions, and return to them after making progress through the exam.

Candidates should also practice choosing the correct reference. OSHA questions generally belong in 29 CFR Part 1926. Gas piping, gas appliances, combustion air, and venting questions often belong in the International Fuel Gas Code. Mechanical equipment, ventilation, ducts, exhaust, and system installation questions often belong in the International Mechanical Code. Learning which book to use for each question type saves time and reduces frustration.

When reviewing practice questions, candidates should avoid memorizing only the answer. A stronger method is to locate the answer in the reference book, read the surrounding section, and understand why the correct choice is correct. This builds the reference-navigation skill needed when exam questions use different wording from study questions.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Arizona contractor candidates prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and reference navigation support. For the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) Books Allowed into Exam Package, the goal is to help students study with the correct exam-room references and build confidence using them before test day.

Many R-39R candidates already have HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical field experience. The challenge is turning that experience into exam-ready knowledge. 1 Exam Prep supports that process by helping students focus on the subjects that matter most: mechanical code requirements, fuel gas systems, equipment installation, residential ventilation, duct work, safety, combustion air, venting, and practical trade knowledge.

Open-book exams require a different type of preparation than closed-book exams. Candidates need to know how to search the references quickly, how to identify the correct book for each question, and how to work through code language without getting stuck. 1 Exam Prep encourages students to practice with the books in hand, use permanent tabs where helpful, and develop a repeatable method for finding answers.

1 Exam Prep also helps students prepare with a realistic study structure. That includes reviewing the exam scope, organizing the reference books, practicing timed questions, strengthening weak areas, and becoming comfortable with the test format. This approach supports serious preparation without promising a passing score, licensing approval, or guaranteed exam outcome.

FAQ: What books are included in this Arizona R-39R exam package?

This package includes Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, and International Mechanical Code, 2018.

FAQ: Are these books allowed into the Arizona R-39R exam room?

Yes. These references are allowed into the examination center for the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) examination. Candidates must follow PSI rules for bound references, permanent tabs, highlighting, annotations, and exam-day use.

FAQ: Is the Arizona R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor trade exam is an open book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center.

FAQ: How many questions are on the Arizona R-39R exam?

The Arizona air conditioning and refrigeration contractor trade exam has 80 questions. Candidates are given 210 minutes, and the minimum passing score is 70%.

FAQ: What topics are covered on the Arizona R-39R exam?

The exam covers residential air conditioning, refrigeration, evaporative cooling, heating systems, ventilation, duct work, gas piping, equipment installation, controls, mechanical system requirements, fuel gas requirements, and OSHA safety practices.

FAQ: Can I write in my books during the exam?

No. Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the exam session, but candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index in the books during the examination.

FAQ: Can I use tabs in my exam books?

Yes. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, including removable note-style tabs, are not allowed and must be removed before the examination begins.

FAQ: Do I need the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam?

New Arizona contractor license applicants may be required to complete the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam in addition to the trade-specific examination. Applicants should follow Arizona Registrar of Contractors requirements for their qualifying party status and license classification.

FAQ: Who should use this R-39R books allowed into exam package?

This package is designed for residential HVAC contractors, refrigeration technicians, qualifying party applicants, mechanical supervisors, service managers, estimators, installers, and experienced technicians preparing for the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor trade exam.