Georgia Conditioned Air Class II (Unrestricted) - Books & Course Rental Package

Prepare for the Georgia Conditioned Air Class II (Unrestricted) contractor examination with a complete rental package that combines a professionally highlighted and tabbed reference set with business and trade self-study courses. This package is designed for candidates who want an organized way to study conditioned-air systems, mechanical codes, fuel-gas requirements, electrical provisions, refrigeration, duct design, load calculations, boilers, energy conservation, construction safety, and contractor business practices.

The Georgia Conditioned Air Class II examination is an open-book test. Preparation requires more than owning the correct references. Candidates should understand the major technical concepts and develop a repeatable method for locating exact code requirements, formulas, tables, definitions, installation provisions, and business information within the permitted books.

The complete rental set includes thirteen highlighted and tabbed study resources. These references cover the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, residential duct design, residential heating and cooling load calculations, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, OSHA construction safety, commercial and residential system design, flexible-duct installation, duct sizing, energy conservation, low-pressure boilers, and Georgia contractor business law.

Each rental reference is professionally highlighted and tabbed before shipment. Highlighting directs attention to important definitions, calculations, technical procedures, tables, installation requirements, safety standards, business provisions, and code concepts. Permanent tabs organize the books into practical subject areas so candidates can become more familiar with the location of important information during preparation.

The included trade self-study course supports review of conditioned-air concepts and open-book exam preparation. Candidates can study mechanical systems, fuel gas, electrical requirements, refrigeration cycles, airflow, duct sizing, load calculations, system design, boilers, energy-code principles, and construction safety. The included business self-study course supports preparation involving contracts, project management, estimating, financial administration, licensing responsibilities, employment topics, and professional contractor operations.

This rental package includes 6 months of course access. The six-month study period allows candidates to work through technical and business lessons, revisit difficult subjects, practice calculations, and complete timed reference-navigation exercises using the highlighted and tabbed rental materials.

Please allow up to 15 business days for the highlighted and tabbed book package to be prepared and shipped. The package price is $1,299, plus a refundable $900 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,199. The $900 deposit is refundable when the complete rental set is returned in similar condition within six months from the date the materials are received.

Exam Details

The Georgia Conditioned Air Class II designation is the unrestricted conditioned-air contractor classification. Preparation should include a broad understanding of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, fuel gas, electrical systems, boilers, duct systems, equipment selection, load calculations, energy conservation, construction safety, and contractor business responsibilities.

Mechanical-code study should include equipment installation, ventilation, exhaust systems, duct construction, appliance clearances, combustion air, refrigeration systems, chimneys, vents, and general mechanical requirements. Candidates should become familiar with the layout of the 2024 International Mechanical Code and practice identifying the chapters and sections associated with common conditioned-air topics.

Fuel-gas preparation should include piping materials, system design, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, sizing concepts, installation procedures, testing, and safety. The 2024 International Fuel Gas Code supports review of technical requirements that apply to fuel-burning equipment and gas-distribution systems.

Electrical study should address branch circuits, disconnecting means, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, motors, conductors, wiring methods, equipment connections, and provisions affecting heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment. The 2023 National Electrical Code supports preparation for electrical requirements connected with conditioned-air installations.

Duct-design preparation should include airflow, static pressure, friction loss, equivalent length, duct sizing, supply and return systems, fittings, registers, grilles, balancing, and system layout. Manual D, the Carrier System Design Manuals, the Flexible Duct Performance and Installation Standards, and the Trane Ductulator support these areas of study.

Load-calculation preparation should include heat gain, heat loss, indoor and outdoor design conditions, insulation, windows, doors, infiltration, ventilation, occupancy, orientation, appliances, and equipment-sizing principles. Manual J supports residential load-calculation study and helps candidates understand the relationship between building characteristics and required system capacity.

Refrigeration and air-conditioning study should cover the refrigeration cycle, compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, refrigerants, airflow, controls, system installation, servicing concepts, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Modern Refrigeration & Air Conditioning provides broad technical coverage for these subjects.

Low-pressure boiler preparation should include boiler components, combustion, controls, piping, valves, safety devices, operation, maintenance, and common system principles. The Low Pressure Boilers reference expands the package beyond cooling and air-distribution topics to include hydronic and boiler-related preparation.

Business preparation should include contracts, estimating, project management, scheduling, financial administration, employment responsibilities, risk management, licensing obligations, and professional contractor practices. The Georgia NASCLA Contractors Guide supports this portion of the self-study course.

Open Book Test

The Georgia Conditioned Air Class II Contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates should prepare to use the permitted references efficiently while also understanding the technical concepts well enough to recognize which book, chapter, table, or formula applies to each question.

Open-book testing does not mean every answer can be researched from the beginning during the examination. Time is limited, and searching several large books without a plan can slow progress. Candidates should learn the major concepts before test day and use the references to confirm exact requirements, calculations, definitions, and technical details.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed rental materials support organized navigation practice. Highlighting identifies important content, while permanent tabs create consistent access points for major subjects. Candidates should repeatedly practice with the books so the structure of each reference becomes familiar.

Mechanical and fuel-gas code practice should include the table of contents, index, definitions, chapters, equipment sections, venting provisions, combustion-air requirements, duct sections, and technical tables. Electrical-code practice should include article numbers, conductor provisions, motor requirements, grounding and bonding, equipment rules, and commonly used tables.

Load and duct calculations require both technical knowledge and accurate reference use. Candidates should understand the purpose of the calculation, identify the correct manual or tool, locate the applicable procedure, and interpret the result correctly.

The business reference should also be included in timed navigation exercises. Candidates should practice locating information related to contracts, project management, estimating, financial administration, employment, licensing responsibilities, and professional business operations.

Only references permitted under the current examination rules should be taken into the testing center. Books, highlighting, tabs, notes, and supplemental materials must comply with the testing provider’s requirements for the scheduled examination.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the Conditioned Air Class II classification. Confirm that the unrestricted classification matches the license and scope of conditioned-air work being pursued.
2. Review the current qualification requirements. Organize the experience, employment, identification, and background information needed for the applicable licensing process.
3. Complete the required application process. Submit the applicable materials to the Georgia licensing authority responsible for conditioned-air contractor licensing.
4. Receive examination eligibility or authorization. Follow the instructions provided for registering and scheduling the required examination.
5. Begin the trade self-study course. Review mechanical, fuel-gas, electrical, refrigeration, duct-design, load-calculation, boiler, energy-code, and safety subjects.
6. Complete the business self-study course. Review contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, licensing responsibilities, employment topics, and contractor operations.
7. Study the complete rental reference set. Use the highlighted and tabbed materials throughout the six-month course-access period.
8. Practice open-book navigation. Complete timed exercises that require locating code sections, tables, formulas, definitions, calculations, and business provisions.
9. Schedule and take the examination. Bring the required identification and only the reference materials permitted by the testing provider.
10. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examination satisfies the testing component, but the licensing authority must approve the complete application before issuing a license.
11. Return the complete rental set. Return all rental materials in similar condition within six months from the date received to qualify for the refundable $900 deposit.

Passing the examination does not independently authorize a person or business to perform licensed conditioned-air contracting work. The applicable Georgia licensing authority must approve and issue the required contractor license.

State Requirements

The Georgia Conditioned Air Class II license is the unrestricted conditioned-air contractor classification. Candidates should understand the classification they are pursuing and ensure that their application, experience, examination, and business activities align with the applicable licensing requirements.

The examination evaluates technical and business knowledge, while the licensing application documents the applicant’s qualifications. Both parts are important, and successful examination performance does not replace application approval.

Applicants should maintain accurate records related to identity, employment, experience, examination results, business ownership, and licensing documents. Complete and consistent records support a more organized licensing process.

Conditioned-air contractors may also need to address local permits, inspections, business licenses, tax registrations, insurance, employment obligations, project documentation, equipment requirements, and other responsibilities that apply to the work being performed.

Contractors should follow applicable mechanical, fuel-gas, electrical, energy, safety, and construction requirements. They should also comply with manufacturer instructions, approved plans, project specifications, permit conditions, and inspection requirements.

The Class II classification is unrestricted, but the license does not replace separate project approvals, local registrations, business requirements, or permits that may apply to a specific job or jurisdiction.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management - Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, 5th Edition
  This reference supports preparation involving contractor business practices, contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, employment responsibilities, licensing, and professional operations in Georgia.
• Included Rental Book: 2024 International Fuel Gas Code
  This reference supports preparation involving fuel-gas piping, appliances, combustion air, venting, materials, sizing concepts, installation requirements, testing, and safety.
• Included Rental Book: 2024 International Mechanical Code
  This reference covers mechanical systems, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, equipment, combustion air, refrigeration, appliance installation, and related mechanical requirements.
• Included Rental Book: 2023 National Electrical Code
  This reference supports electrical preparation involving branch circuits, conductors, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, motors, disconnects, wiring methods, and conditioned-air equipment.
• Included Rental Book: Manual D - Duct Design for Residential Winter and Summer Air Conditioning, 2016, 3rd Edition
  This reference supports residential duct design, airflow, static pressure, friction loss, equivalent length, fittings, supply and return systems, and balancing concepts.
• Included Rental Book: Manual J - Load Calculation for Residential Winter and Summer Air Conditioning, 2016, 8th Edition
  This reference supports residential heating and cooling load calculations involving climate, insulation, windows, doors, infiltration, ventilation, orientation, occupancy, and equipment sizing.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition
  This reference supports preparation involving refrigeration cycles, compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, refrigerants, controls, airflow, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This reference covers construction safety involving personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, electrical hazards, excavation, tools, material handling, and general jobsite responsibilities.
• Included Rental Book: Carrier System Design Manuals, Volumes 1–3
  These manuals support preparation involving air distribution, psychrometrics, equipment selection, system design, airflow, load concepts, and conditioned-air engineering principles.
• Included Rental Book: Flexible Duct Performance & Installation Standards, 2010, 5th Edition
  This reference supports flexible-duct sizing, installation, suspension, bends, compression, connections, airflow performance, and field practices.
• Included Rental Resource: Trane Ductulator
  This calculation resource supports duct sizing, airflow, velocity, friction-rate review, and practical air-distribution calculations.
• Included Rental Book: 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
  This reference supports preparation involving building thermal envelopes, insulation, air leakage, duct sealing, equipment efficiency, controls, and energy-conservation requirements.
• Included Rental Book: Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition
  This reference supports preparation involving boiler components, combustion, controls, piping, valves, safety devices, operation, maintenance, and low-pressure boiler system principles.

The complete rental reference set must be returned in similar condition within six months from the date received for the $900 deposit to be refundable.

Test Information and Study Materials

The package includes business and trade self-study courses with 6 months of course access. Candidates can work through the material independently while using the highlighted and tabbed references for technical review and navigation practice.

Begin with mechanical and fuel-gas code preparation. Review equipment installation, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, refrigeration, combustion air, appliance clearances, gas piping, venting, testing, and safety.

Continue with electrical provisions affecting conditioned-air systems. Study branch circuits, disconnecting means, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, motors, and equipment connections.

Load-calculation preparation should include heat gain, heat loss, indoor and outdoor design conditions, insulation, infiltration, windows, doors, occupancy, orientation, and equipment-sizing principles. Duct-design preparation should include airflow, friction loss, static pressure, equivalent length, fittings, supply systems, return systems, and flexible-duct performance.

Refrigeration study should include the refrigeration cycle, compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, refrigerants, system controls, airflow, servicing concepts, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Boiler study should address boiler types, combustion, controls, piping, valves, safety devices, system operation, maintenance, and common low-pressure boiler principles.

Business preparation should include contracts, estimating, project management, scheduling, financial administration, employment responsibilities, licensing, documentation, and professional contractor operations.

Timed open-book practice is an important part of preparation. Candidates should identify the question topic, select the correct reference, locate the applicable tab or index entry, and confirm the answer from the relevant section, table, formula, diagram, or procedure.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, business preparation, practice-oriented learning, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. This rental package combines a broad technical library with six-month self-study access.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed rental resources reduce the work involved in developing a study and navigation system. Highlighting directs attention to important mechanical, fuel-gas, electrical, refrigeration, duct-design, load-calculation, boiler, safety, energy-code, and business topics.

The trade self-study course provides an organized way to review technical subjects, calculations, and open-book reference use. The business course expands preparation to include contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, licensing responsibilities, and professional operations.

Repeated use of the rental materials helps candidates become familiar with each reference. Practice can strengthen the ability to determine which book applies to a question and where the relevant information is located.

No course or rental-book package guarantees a passing score, examination eligibility, or license approval. Results depend on the candidate’s qualifications, preparation, technical knowledge, experience, reference familiarity, and examination performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this rental package?

The package includes thirteen highlighted and tabbed rental study resources, a Georgia Conditioned Air Class II trade self-study course, and a contractor business self-study course.

Is the Georgia Conditioned Air Class II examination open book?

Yes. The Georgia Conditioned Air Class II Contractor examination is an open-book test.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

Does the package include live classes?

No. This package includes trade and business self-study courses.

What is the total initial payment?

The package price is $1,299, plus a refundable $900 rental deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,199.

How is the $900 deposit refunded?

The $900 deposit is refundable when the complete rental set is returned in similar condition within six months from the date the materials are received.

Are the rental materials highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The complete rental reference set is professionally highlighted and tabbed for organized study and open-book navigation practice.

How long does preparation and shipping take?

Please allow up to 15 business days for the highlighted and tabbed package to be prepared and shipped.

Does the package include business preparation?

Yes. The package includes a contractor business, law, and project-management self-study course.

Does the package include trade preparation?

Yes. The package includes Conditioned Air Class II trade self-study preparation covering technical subjects and open-book reference use.

Does this package guarantee a passing score?

No. The package provides organized rental references and self-study preparation, but examination results depend on the candidate’s qualifications, knowledge, preparation, experience, reference familiarity, and performance.