{"product_id":"kentucky-master-hvac-contractor-icc-595_ky-books-courses-rental-package","title":"Kentucky Master HVAC Contractor (ICC - 595_KY) - Books \u0026 Courses Rental Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eKentucky Master HVAC Contractor (ICC - 595_KY) - Books \u0026amp; Courses Rental Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re aiming for the \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Master HVAC Contractor\u003c\/strong\u003e exam (ICC \u003cstrong\u003e595_KY\u003c\/strong\u003e), the goal isn’t just to “study HVAC.” It’s to get comfortable with the way ICC asks questions—scenario-based, code-driven, and designed to reward candidates who can navigate references quickly and accurately under a time limit. This \u003cstrong\u003eBooks \u0026amp; Courses Rental Package\u003c\/strong\u003e brings your core mechanical and fuel gas references together with a structured course path, so your prep feels organized, practical, and focused from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes the references you listed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational Mechanical Code, 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNFPA 54 - Standard for National Fuel Gas Code, 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 10th Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it also \u003cstrong\u003eincludes the Kentucky Contractors Business and Law Reference Manual, 5th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which supports candidates who must complete business-and-law testing as part of Kentucky HVAC contracting licensure pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith rental access to the books plus a guided course structure, you can build the skills this exam rewards most: knowing where to look first, confirming details in the right section or table, and keeping steady pacing across the entire test window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1135\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Due Today:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$1,585\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRental Book(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e International Mechanical Code, 2015; NFPA 54 – Standard for National Fuel Gas Code, 2012; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 10th Edition; Kentucky Contractors Business and Law Reference Manual, 5th Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Rental Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months of course access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guided preparation built around reference navigation, exam pacing, and topic coverage\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rental package is built for candidates who want a complete, organized plan—without piecing together random notes or guessing what to study next. Your included books support both code navigation and trade fundamentals, while the course access helps you stay consistent and focused through your prep window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany master-level HVAC candidates already have strong field experience. The exam adds a different challenge: translating a question into the right code path fast. That’s why studying with your references open—practicing how you’ll actually solve questions—can make a major difference in how prepared you feel on exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e595 Kentucky Master HVAC\u003c\/strong\u003e exam is a Kentucky Contractor\/Trades exam delivered as computer-based testing. 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