Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) Ultimate Books Exam Room Approved + Course + Application Package

The Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) Ultimate Books Exam Room Approved + Course + Application Package is designed for contractors preparing for the Arizona R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration residential contractor trade exam. This package combines the approved exam-room books, structured online course access, and Application Service support into one complete preparation option for candidates pursuing the Arizona residential HVAC/R contractor license classification.

The R-39R classification is focused on residential air conditioning and refrigeration work. Candidates preparing for this license should be ready to review HVAC/R trade knowledge, mechanical code requirements, fuel gas code requirements, jobsite safety standards, system components, installation practices, controls, heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration, evaporative cooling, piping, testing, balancing, inspections, sizing, and estimating. The exam requires more than field experience alone. Strong preparation includes understanding the trade, studying the exam outline, and learning how to use the approved reference books efficiently.

This Ultimate package is built for students who want a more complete preparation path instead of purchasing books, course materials, and application support separately. It includes the approved reference books, 1 year of course access, and Application Service. The included books are the Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, and International Mechanical Code, 2018. These references support preparation for safety, fuel gas, and mechanical code questions that may appear on the exam.

Because the Arizona R-39R exam is an open book test with specific reference rules, candidates should prepare with the correct books and practice using them before test day. An open book exam still requires strong study habits. Candidates need to know where information is located, how to use indexes and tables, and how to move through the books quickly under timed testing conditions.

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Exam Details

The Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) trade exam is used for candidates pursuing the Arizona residential air conditioning and refrigeration contractor classification. The exam includes 80 questions, allows 210 minutes, and requires a minimum passing score of 70%.

The exam content outline includes refrigeration, air conditioning, warm air heating, controls and motors, boilers, ventilation, evaporative coolers, fuel piping systems, water piping systems, steam, hot, chilled, and condensing water, testing, balancing, inspections, sizing, and estimating. These subject areas reflect the technical knowledge expected of a residential HVAC/R contractor preparing to perform regulated work in Arizona.

Refrigeration topics may include equipment operation, system components, refrigerant-cycle principles, installation practices, troubleshooting awareness, and safety considerations. Air conditioning topics may include comfort cooling, airflow, equipment installation, duct-related concepts, mechanical requirements, and system performance. Warm air heating topics may include heating equipment, combustion-related concepts, air distribution, safety, controls, and installation considerations.

Controls and motors are also part of the exam outline. Candidates should understand basic control functions, motor operation, control sequences, equipment operation, safety awareness, and how residential HVAC/R systems depend on properly functioning control components. Even candidates with hands-on field experience should prepare for questions that connect field knowledge with code language or reference-book information.

The exam also includes boilers, ventilation, evaporative coolers, fuel piping systems, water piping systems, steam, hot, chilled, and condensing water, testing, balancing, inspections, sizing, and estimating. These smaller content areas still matter because each group of questions can affect the final score. A strong study plan should cover the full content outline rather than focusing only on the largest categories.

Since the exam allows approved references, preparation should include regular practice with the books. Candidates should know how to use the table of contents, index, chapter headings, definitions, tables, and code sections. Book navigation is a skill, and candidates should practice using the references before the exam so they are not searching through unfamiliar material during the timed session.

Open Book Test

The Arizona R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration residential contractor trade exam is an open book test. Candidates may bring specific approved references into the examination center, but those references must follow the testing rules. The approved exam-room books included with this package are the Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, and International Mechanical Code, 2018.

Open book does not mean the exam is simple. Candidates still need to understand the trade, identify what each question is asking, choose the correct reference, and find information quickly. The books are helpful during the exam only when the candidate has practiced using them during study sessions.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination session. Candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or add indexing during the exam. Book preparation must be completed before test day. This package helps support preparation by providing books that are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.

References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs. Permanent tabs are tabs that would tear the page if removed. Temporary tabs, removable sticky notes, loose papers, and extra attached papers are not allowed. Candidates should use the books during their study period so the organization, tabs, and marked sections become familiar before the exam.

The International Mechanical Code, 2018 supports preparation for mechanical system requirements, ventilation, equipment installation, combustion air, duct systems, exhaust systems, and other mechanical topics. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 supports preparation for fuel gas piping, appliance connections, sizing concepts, combustion air, venting, and gas safety requirements. The Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) supports preparation for construction safety topics that may appear in contractor exam preparation.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is regulated by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Candidates pursuing the R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration residential contractor classification should prepare for the required trade exam and complete the contractor licensing application process connected to the classification.

The licensing process generally begins with confirming that the R-39R classification matches the type of work the candidate intends to perform. Arizona contractor licenses are classification-specific, so selecting the correct classification is an important step. The R-39R classification is intended for residential air conditioning and refrigeration contractor work.

After confirming the license classification, candidates should prepare for the required exam. Exam preparation should include reviewing the content outline, studying HVAC/R trade topics, learning the approved references, and practicing how to locate code information efficiently. Candidates should also prepare for the application process and organize the required licensing information.

The contractor application process may involve business information, qualifying party information, documentation, and other licensing materials. This Ultimate package includes Application Service support to help candidates stay organized while working through the licensing process. Application Service is included because exam preparation and licensing paperwork are both important parts of the contractor licensing goal.

Passing the trade exam is a major step, but it is not the only step in the licensing process. Candidates must also complete the required application process and meet the applicable Arizona requirements for the license classification. This package supports both sides of the preparation path by combining exam-room-approved books, course access, and application support.

State Requirements

The Arizona R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration classification is a residential specialty contractor classification. It is connected to residential air conditioning and refrigeration work, including the installation and repair of comfort air conditioning systems, refrigeration, evaporative cooling, ventilation, and heating within the scope of the classification.

The residential classification may also include installation and repair of machinery, units, accessories, refrigerator rooms, insulated refrigerated spaces, and controls in refrigerators. When necessary, a new circuit may be added to an existing service panel or sub-panel, but installation of a new service panel or sub-panel is excluded from this classification.

Contractors pursuing the R-39R classification should prepare for both the technical exam requirements and the licensing application requirements. State licensing exists to regulate contractors performing work within defined license classifications. Candidates should use the correct classification, prepare thoroughly, and submit required application materials accurately.

The R-39R classification is residential, which makes it different from a commercial-only or dual residential/commercial classification. Candidates who intend to perform only residential air conditioning and refrigeration contracting work should understand the scope of this classification and prepare for the exam connected to it.

For exam preparation, candidates should focus on the topics listed in the exam content outline and the approved references allowed for the exam. For licensing preparation, candidates should focus on completing the application process and organizing business, qualifying party, and classification-related information. This package gives candidates a complete preparation option with course access, approved books, and Application Service support.

Reference Books

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• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference supports preparation for OSHA-related safety topics that may appear during Arizona R-39R contractor exam preparation. It helps candidates review jobsite safety standards, safe work practices, and construction safety responsibilities.
• Included Book: International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code supports preparation for fuel gas piping and gas appliance-related code questions. Candidates should become familiar with definitions, piping requirements, installation provisions, sizing information, combustion air, venting provisions, and fuel gas safety topics.
• Included Book: International Mechanical Code, 2018
  The 2018 International Mechanical Code is a key mechanical code reference for HVAC/R exam preparation. It supports review of mechanical systems, ventilation, duct systems, equipment installation, combustion air, exhaust systems, refrigeration provisions, and other mechanical code requirements.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following exam-room-approved books are included with this Arizona R-39R Ultimate package:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Approved for use in the examination center for the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) trade exam.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  Approved for use in the examination center and used for fuel gas code preparation based on the 2018 code edition.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  Approved for use in the examination center and used for mechanical code preparation based on the 2018 code edition.

All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Candidates should still spend time using the books before exam day so the organization, tabs, indexes, and important sections become familiar. A prepared reference book is most effective when the candidate knows how to use it quickly and confidently.

For open book contractor exams, reference navigation is a major study skill. Candidates should practice finding answers under timed conditions, moving from question keywords to index entries, and confirming answers in the correct code section. This helps turn the books into useful exam tools rather than unfamiliar references.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Arizona R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration exam includes 80 questions and allows 210 minutes. The passing score is 70%. The content outline includes 12 questions on refrigeration, 12 questions on air conditioning, 12 questions on warm air heating, 8 questions on controls and motors, 4 questions on boilers, 4 questions on ventilation, 4 questions on evaporative coolers, 5 questions on fuel piping systems, 5 questions on water piping systems, 5 questions on steam, hot, chilled, and condensing water, 5 questions on testing, balancing, and inspections, and 4 questions on sizing and estimating.

A strong study plan should start with the largest subject areas while still allowing time for every category. Refrigeration, air conditioning, and warm air heating make up a significant portion of the exam. These areas should be reviewed carefully because they cover core residential HVAC/R work and may require both trade knowledge and reference-book use.

Fuel piping systems should be studied with the International Fuel Gas Code, 2018. Candidates should practice locating requirements related to fuel gas piping, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, sizing concepts, installation rules, and fuel gas safety provisions. Since fuel gas questions often depend on code language, students should become comfortable using the fuel gas code book before the exam.

Mechanical topics should be studied with the International Mechanical Code, 2018. Candidates should review ventilation, duct systems, combustion air, mechanical equipment, exhaust systems, refrigeration provisions, and related mechanical code topics. Candidates should also practice reading tables, locating definitions, and confirming the correct code section before selecting an answer.

Safety topics should be reviewed with the Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA). Safety knowledge is important because contractors are expected to understand jobsite hazards, worker protection, equipment safety, and safe work practices. Familiarity with OSHA construction safety standards can support better preparation for safety-related exam questions.

The included course gives students a structured way to prepare. Instead of studying randomly, candidates can review major subject areas, reinforce trade concepts, and practice open-book preparation strategies. The course provides 1 year of access, giving students time to work through the material at a steady pace.

Time management is also important. With 80 questions and 210 minutes, candidates must balance careful reading with efficient answering. Some questions may be answered through trade knowledge, while others may require book lookup. Students should practice deciding when to use a reference and when to move forward to avoid spending too much time on one question.

Good preparation includes reviewing the content outline, studying the approved references, learning common HVAC/R terminology, practicing book navigation, working through practice-style questions, and building confidence with exam timing. The highlighted and tabbed books in this package help support that process, but candidates should still study consistently before test day.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Arizona R-39R candidates prepare with a complete package that includes exam-room-approved books, 1 year of course access, and Application Service support. This combination is designed for students who want a more organized preparation path for the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor exam.

The course supports trade-focused review by helping students work through HVAC/R concepts, code-related topics, safety requirements, and exam preparation strategies. Candidates can use the course to structure their study sessions and build familiarity with the types of subjects included on the exam.

For open book contractor exams, book navigation is a key part of preparation. 1 Exam Prep supports that process by providing the approved books that are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Students can focus on learning how to use the books, locating important sections, and applying trade knowledge to exam-style questions.

Application Service support is included with this Ultimate package. This helps candidates stay organized while working through the Arizona contractor licensing process. Preparing for a contractor license can involve both exam readiness and application paperwork, so support for the application side can make the overall process easier to manage.

This package does not guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, or a specific outcome. It provides a practical preparation system with approved books, structured course access, highlighted and tabbed references, and support for the application process. For candidates who want a complete approach to Arizona R-39R preparation, this package provides tools to study with direction and confidence.

FAQ Section

What is included in this Arizona R-39R Ultimate package?

This package includes the Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, International Mechanical Code, 2018, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.

What is the package price?

The package price is $1,115 with a refundable deposit of $250, for a total due today of $1,365.

How long should I allow for this package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for ultimate books exam room approved package orders.

Is the Arizona R-39R exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration residential contractor trade exam allows approved references in the examination center, subject to exam-room rules.

Which books are approved for the exam room?

The exam-room-approved books included in this package are Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, and International Mechanical Code, 2018.

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

The Arizona R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration trade exam has 80 questions.

How much time is allowed for the Arizona R-39R exam?

The time allowed for the Arizona R-39R trade exam is 210 minutes.

What score is required to pass the Arizona R-39R exam?

A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the Arizona R-39R trade exam.

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

The exam covers refrigeration, air conditioning, warm air heating, controls and motors, boilers, ventilation, evaporative coolers, fuel piping systems, water piping systems, steam, hot, chilled, and condensing water, testing, balancing, inspections, sizing, and estimating.

Can I write in my books during the exam?

No. Candidates may prepare approved references before the exam, but they may not write, highlight, underline, or add indexing during the exam session.

Are temporary tabs allowed in the exam room?

No. Temporary tabs, removable sticky notes, and loose papers are not allowed. Permanent tabs may be used when they meet exam-room requirements.

Does this package include course access?

Yes. This Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.

Does this package include Application Service?

Yes. Application Service is included with this Arizona R-39R Ultimate package.

Who should purchase this package?

This package is for candidates preparing for the Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Residential Contractor (R-39R) exam who want approved books, course access, and application support in one package.