{"product_id":"minnesota-minneapolis-journeyman-warm-air-ventilation-contractor-icc-774-mn-mi-exam-book-package","title":"Minnesota Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation Contractor (ICC - 774 - MN - MI) Exam Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eMinnesota Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation Contractor (ICC - 774 - MN - MI) Exam Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re preparing for the Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation exam (ICC 774 MN-MI), your best advantage is studying from the same references the test is written from. This exam is open book, which means you don’t need to memorize every detail—but you do need to understand the concepts and know how to locate answers quickly inside the code books and standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Exam Book Package is built for candidates working toward a journeyman-level competency card who want a focused, job-relevant set of references. Warm air ventilation work is where comfort, indoor air quality, and safety meet code compliance. The exam reflects that reality with questions that connect system knowledge to real installation decisions: ductwork, ventilation fundamentals, residential systems, commercial cooking operations, and energy-related requirements that affect how systems are installed and perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you study with the correct references, your prep becomes more efficient. You’ll build familiarity with the structure of the Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code, learn where common ventilation provisions are found, and develop the speed to handle code and standard lookups without losing your pace on test day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJourneyman-level exam reference set:\u003c\/strong\u003e A targeted collection of code books and industry standards aligned with the Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation (ICC 774 MN-MI) exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage for key warm air ventilation topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports duct construction, ventilation requirements, commercial kitchen ventilation fundamentals, and energy-related code considerations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical job value:\u003c\/strong\u003e These books remain useful after the exam for verifying requirements, planning installs, and supporting inspection-ready work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJurisdiction\/Program:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota (Minneapolis) Contractor\/Trades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 774 (MN-MI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple-choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam outline emphasizes practical, code-connected skills. Your prep is most effective when you study in a way that mirrors how the test is built: learn the concept, then practice locating the governing rule, table, or requirement inside the correct reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent areas and exam weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential Make Up Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuct Construction and Calculations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Kitchens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombustion Air\/Venting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e test. The open-book format rewards candidates who are comfortable navigating their references—fast. With 80 questions, you need a steady pace and a clear strategy for locating answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse these habits while you study:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow which book to grab first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical code for core requirements, NFPA 96 for commercial cooking operations, SMACNA for duct construction standards, and the energy code for energy-related requirements affecting ventilation work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice “find-and-confirm”:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with your best answer, then confirm it quickly in the reference instead of searching from scratch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrain your table skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many duct and ventilation questions rely on tables, charts, and construction standards—speed comes from familiarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimulate test conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work timed practice sessions with your books open so exam day feels routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinneapolis issues competency cards for journeymen and masters in certain trades, including warm air ventilation. The exam is part of qualifying. While individual circumstances vary, journeyman candidates typically follow a process similar to the steps below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm you need the Journeyman Warm Air\/Ventilation competency card:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work within Minneapolis often requires the appropriate trade credential for the level of work being performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply to test through the City process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Submit the City’s application and any required supporting documentation, such as educational transcripts or apprenticeship training verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive eligibility approval:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once approved, you’ll be eligible to schedule the exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule the exam through ICC testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minneapolis contractor\/trades exams are administered through ICC with computer-based testing available through Pearson VUE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy from the approved references:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build both topic knowledge and open-book navigation speed using the exact references listed for the exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass the exam and complete remaining City steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e After passing, follow the City’s instructions to finalize competency card issuance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinnesota’s code framework establishes how mechanical and ventilation work should be installed and verified. Minneapolis reinforces those standards through its competency card system for trades. For journeyman warm air ventilation candidates, the real-world expectation is that you can install and service systems safely, follow code requirements consistently, and produce inspection-ready work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour day-to-day compliance knowledge is supported by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Core mechanical and ventilation requirements, including referenced ventilation standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinnesota Energy Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Energy-related requirements that affect building performance and can influence ventilation planning and compliance decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNFPA 96:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial kitchen ventilation control and fire protection expectations for cooking operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMACNA duct construction standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practical standards for duct construction details that support consistent, durable, and professional installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Exam Book Package includes the following references for the Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation (ICC 774 MN-MI) exam:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code with ANSI\/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2016 and ANSI\/ASHRAE Standard 154-2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour core Minnesota reference for mechanical and fuel gas requirements, including ventilation standards that support code-driven ventilation expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations (2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential for the commercial kitchens portion of the exam, supporting questions tied to ventilation control and fire protection concepts for cooking operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Minnesota Energy Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports energy-related requirements that influence ventilation and building performance expectations in Minnesota.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMACNA, HVAC Duct Construction Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA key reference for duct construction standards and details, supporting the duct construction and calculations portion of the exam.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 774 MN-MI exam focuses on applied ventilation knowledge. The strongest prep approach is to study by category weight and build the skill of locating the correct requirement quickly. Use the guide below to align your study sessions with the exam’s structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuct Construction and Calculations (30%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is one of the largest sections of the exam. Focus on how ducts are constructed, supported, and specified, along with calculation-based thinking that supports proper air movement and system performance. SMACNA is a major support reference here, and your mechanical code reinforces requirements and constraints that impact duct installation. To improve speed, practice locating the duct construction sections and commonly used tables so you can answer quickly under time pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Kitchens (30%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCommercial kitchen ventilation is a high-impact exam category. NFPA 96 is included because commercial cooking operations require specialized ventilation control and fire protection practices. Study with a safety-first mindset: the questions often reflect real risk—grease, heat, and the need for correct system design and maintenance. Your goal is to know how to find the right NFPA 96 section quickly and apply it to scenario-style questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombustion Air\/Venting (15%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCombustion air and venting topics are tied to safe operation and correct installation. Strengthen your understanding of how combustion appliances behave, what correct venting aims to accomplish, and how requirements are applied. Code familiarity matters here—build speed finding combustion-air-related topics in your Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidential Make Up Air (10%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTighter homes and higher performance envelopes make make-up air and residential ventilation more important. Use your code reference (with ASHRAE standards included) to reinforce the intent and practical expectations behind residential ventilation and make-up air concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation (10%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVentilation questions may test principles, definitions, and requirements—especially how ventilation expectations connect to installation decisions. This is a good place to build confidence by learning how to locate key ventilation provisions and confirm details in the codebook quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral (5%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGeneral questions are often about broad warm air\/ventilation knowledge and code familiarity. Treat this as a chance to pick up reliable points by building a strong foundation and steady reference navigation habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy workflow that fits an open-book exam:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on the big categories first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spend most of your time on Duct Construction\/Calculations and Commercial Kitchens because they make up 60% of the exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild fast “book selection” instincts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train yourself to choose the correct reference quickly based on the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice timed drills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run sessions where you answer questions and locate supporting sections with the clock on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack your most-used sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep notes on the sections you return to often so your speed improves each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep supports your Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation goal by helping you study with structure and trade-focused direction. Instead of flipping through multiple references without a plan, you can follow a study path that matches the exam’s weighted content areas—duct construction and calculations, commercial kitchens, combustion air\/venting, residential make-up air, and ventilation fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur approach helps you build:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganized preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e So you can spend more time learning and less time wondering what to study next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical understanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e By connecting code and standards to real installation and inspection scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-book navigation speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e So you can locate answers efficiently inside the approved references and keep your pace steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence through repetition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The more you practice using your books, the more predictable exam day becomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWho is this Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation Book Package for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is for candidates preparing for the Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation exam (ICC 774 MN-MI) who want the correct open-book references and a focused study-ready set of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the ICC 774 MN-MI exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation exam is open book, so you should train to locate requirements quickly using the index, tables of contents, and key sections in each reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the exam, and how long do I have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam includes 80 multiple-choice questions and allows 4 hours for completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat score is required to pass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe passing score for the Minneapolis Journeyman Warm Air Ventilation exam is 70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhich topics should I prioritize most?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritize Duct Construction and Calculations (30%) and Commercial Kitchens (30%), then focus on Combustion Air\/Venting (15%), Residential Make Up Air (10%), and Ventilation (10%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy is NFPA 96 included for a warm air ventilation exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial kitchen ventilation is a major portion of the exam. 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