Mississippi Boiler Installation and Repair Contractor Exam Book Package

Prepare for the Mississippi Boiler Installation and Repair Contractor examination with a complete six-book package covering boilers, steam systems, hydronic heating, mechanical codes, fuel-gas systems, construction safety, pumps, piping, valves, controls, and related equipment. This coordinated reference collection gives contractors and qualifying parties the technical materials associated with the Mississippi trade examination in one convenient package.

Boiler installation and repair work requires knowledge across several connected mechanical disciplines. Candidates may need to understand boiler operation, combustion, steam distribution, hot-water heating, hydronic circulation, fuel-gas piping, venting, pumps, controls, valves, traps, safety devices, and federal construction-safety requirements. Each included reference addresses a different part of that technical scope.

The Mississippi Boiler Installation and Repair Contractor Exam Book Package is designed for experienced boiler installers, mechanical contractors, technicians, qualifying parties, business owners, and trade professionals preparing for the licensing examination. Candidates can use the books for technical review, practice questions, code navigation, and timed open-book reference searches.

This product includes the six physical references listed below. It does not include an online exam prep course, highlighting, tabbing, book rental, application service, business formation, licensing approval, or the separate Mississippi Law and Business Management reference.

The package uses the examination-listed editions of Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings and the HVAC Pump Handbook. The included editions are Modern Hydronic Heating, 2012, and the HVAC Pump Handbook, 2006.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Boiler Installation and Repair examination is connected with the contractor licensing process administered by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Boiler Installation and Repair is a test-required specialty classification involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of boilers and associated gas and steam piping used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

The classification includes work involving power boilers, hot-water heating systems, steam fitting, steam piping, valves, gauges, pumps, radiators, convectors, fuel-oil equipment, chimneys, flues, insulation, solar heating equipment associated with these systems, and related welding.

Exam preparation should cover the following general knowledge areas:

• Boiler types, construction, operation, and maintenance
• Steam and hot-water heating systems
• Fuel types and combustion principles
• Valves, gauges, safety devices, and controls
• Pumps, circulation, flow, and system resistance
• Steam piping, hydronic piping, and fuel-gas piping
• Steam traps and condensate-return systems
• Mechanical and fuel-gas code requirements
• Construction safety and OSHA requirements
• Boiler accessories and related mechanical equipment

The six references work together to support these subjects. Steam Plant Operation addresses boiler and steam-plant principles. Modern Hydronic Heating covers hot-water heating and circulation. The International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code provide code requirements. The OSHA reference addresses jobsite safety, while the HVAC Pump Handbook supports pump-system preparation.

Mississippi contractor applicants are also generally required to complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. That examination is separate from the Boiler Installation and Repair trade test and covers licensing, business organization, contracts, financial management, project management, labor responsibilities, safety, and related contractor-business subjects.

Open Book Test

Mississippi contractor examinations administered through PSI are open-book tests. Candidates may bring permitted references into the testing center when the books comply with the current examination rules.

An open-book format does not remove the need for preparation. The Boiler Installation and Repair reference set contains extensive technical information, code provisions, diagrams, calculations, tables, operating principles, and installation requirements. Candidates who are unfamiliar with the books may spend too much time deciding which publication to use or searching through unrelated chapters.

Preparation should include learning the purpose and organization of every reference. Review each table of contents, index, chapter sequence, glossary, appendix, diagram section, and technical table. Pay particular attention to the structure of the International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code because code questions often require candidates to locate a specific chapter, section, exception, or table.

Practice identifying the main subject of each question before opening a book. A question about steam generation or boiler auxiliaries may require Steam Plant Operation. A hydronic zoning or circulator question may involve Modern Hydronic Heating. Fuel-gas piping, combustion air, appliance installation, and venting questions may require the International Fuel Gas Code.

Questions involving pump selection, head, flow, system curves, energy use, or troubleshooting may be addressed in the HVAC Pump Handbook. Jobsite-safety questions may direct candidates to 29 CFR Part 1926.

Candidates should review the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin before test day for identification, reference preparation, calculator, security, and testing-room requirements.

Licensing Steps

The Mississippi contractor licensing process begins with an application to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The qualifying party cannot schedule the required examination until the Board receives the application, completes its initial review, and sends testing eligibility to PSI.

1. Select the correct classification. Confirm that Boiler Installation and Repair matches the work the business plans to offer and perform.
2. Complete the contractor application. Provide the requested information about the applicant, business entity, ownership, officers, qualifying party, experience, finances, insurance, taxes, and references.
3. Identify the qualifying party. List the individual who will satisfy the applicable examination requirement for the company.
4. Gather the supporting documents. Prepare the records required for the applicant’s entity type and requested classification.
5. Submit the application to the Board. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors reviews the application and notifies the applicant about incomplete or missing requirements.
6. Receive testing eligibility. After the qualifying party is approved to test, the Board sends the candidate’s information to PSI.
7. Schedule the examinations. Follow the instructions provided by PSI after eligibility has been established.
8. Prepare with the reference books. Review the technical subjects and practice locating information in the six included references.
9. Complete the required examinations. Follow all testing-center rules for identification, permitted references, calculators, and personal belongings.
10. Complete final Board review. Passing the examinations does not automatically issue a contractor license. The application and supporting documents must also be complete and approved.

Applicants should use the latest commercial or residential application that applies to their work. Every application should be completed accurately, and business names should remain consistent across entity documents, insurance records, financial information, tax records, and other supporting materials.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors identifies Boiler Installation and Repair as a test-required specialty classification under mechanical work. The classification covers boiler installation, maintenance, and repair, along with associated steam and gas piping for residential, commercial, and industrial systems.

The scope can include fire-tube and water-tube steel power boilers, low-pressure hot-water heating boilers, steam fitting, piping, fittings, valves, gauges, pumps, radiators, convectors, fuel-oil tanks, fuel-oil lines, chimneys, flues, heat insulation, and related mechanical equipment.

Applicants must identify a qualifying party who meets the examination requirement for the business. The applicant must provide the documentation requested by the Board to establish the qualifying party’s employment or official relationship with the company.

The application process may also require business-registration records, insurance information, financial documentation, tax identification information, experience records, and professional references. The exact requirements depend on the type of license, business structure, and application circumstances.

Passing the trade examination is only one part of the process. The applicant must complete every applicable licensing requirement before the Board can approve and issue a contractor license.

Once issued, a Mississippi contractor license must be maintained and renewed according to the Board’s requirements. Contractors are responsible for monitoring renewal dates and maintaining applicable business, insurance, tax, and licensing records.

Reference Books

The Mississippi Boiler Installation and Repair Contractor Exam Book Package includes the following six references:

• Steam Plant Operation, 10th Edition, 2017
  This comprehensive steam-plant reference covers boilers, steam generation, combustion, fuels, water treatment, auxiliary equipment, controls, efficiency, operation, maintenance, and plant safety. Candidates can use it to review boiler components, operating principles, steam systems, and related equipment.
• Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2012
  This reference explains hydronic heating principles, piping arrangements, circulators, heat sources, heat emitters, zoning, controls, radiant heating, hydraulic separation, and residential or light-commercial system applications.
• International Mechanical Code, 2021
  The 2021 International Mechanical Code contains requirements for boilers, heating appliances, combustion air, chimneys, vents, hydronic piping, equipment installation, clearances, controls, and related mechanical systems.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2021
  The 2021 International Fuel Gas Code addresses fuel-gas piping, materials, sizing, testing, pressure regulation, shutoff devices, appliance installation, combustion air, venting, connections, and gas-system safety.
• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This reference contains federal construction-safety regulations involving personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, welding and cutting, material handling, excavation, tools, equipment, and other jobsite conditions.
• HVAC Pump Handbook, 2006
  This pump-system reference covers pump selection, head, flow, performance curves, system resistance, energy use, variable-speed operation, controls, maintenance, system optimization, and troubleshooting in HVAC applications.

Exam Room Approved Books

The package is based on the following examination reference editions:

• Steam Plant Operation, 10th Edition, 2017
  Used for boiler, steam-plant, combustion, equipment, control, and operation topics.
• Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2012
  Used for hydronic heating, circulation, piping arrangements, heat distribution, controls, and system-design concepts.
• International Mechanical Code, 2021
  Used for mechanical code requirements associated with boilers, heating equipment, piping, vents, and related installations.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2021
  Used for fuel-gas piping, appliance installation, combustion air, venting, testing, and related safety requirements.
• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Used for federal construction-safety requirements applicable to boiler and mechanical work.
• HVAC Pump Handbook, 2006
  Used for pump selection, performance, system behavior, operation, controls, and troubleshooting.

Candidates should prepare with the listed editions because technical content, chapter organization, and code provisions can differ between editions. The 2012 edition of Modern Hydronic Heating and the 2006 edition of the HVAC Pump Handbook are included in place of later editions.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin preparation by separating the material into major study groups: boilers, fuels, hydronic systems, valves and controls, pumps, piping and traps, mechanical codes, fuel-gas codes, and safety. Studying one group at a time can make a large technical reference set easier to manage.

Boiler review should include boiler types, heat transfer, combustion, steam generation, water circulation, controls, safety devices, efficiency, water treatment, operating procedures, and common maintenance concerns. Use Steam Plant Operation as the primary reference for these subjects.

Hydronic review should include piping layouts, circulators, expansion control, heat emitters, zoning, hydraulic separation, radiant systems, and temperature control. Practice connecting these principles with the related requirements found in the International Mechanical Code.

Fuel-gas preparation should cover pipe sizing, materials, testing, regulators, shutoff valves, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, and installation clearances. Work directly with the International Fuel Gas Code so its chapters and tables become familiar.

Pump preparation should include flow, head, system curves, pump curves, efficiency, cavitation, variable-speed operation, and troubleshooting. Candidates should practice identifying how changes in piping resistance or system demand affect pump performance.

Use practice questions as navigation exercises. Identify the main technical term, select the most likely reference, locate the supporting section, and confirm the answer from the book. This method strengthens technical knowledge while developing the reference-navigation skills needed for open-book testing.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Mississippi Boiler Installation and Repair candidates begin with a complete, coordinated technical reference package. Instead of locating each publication separately, customers receive the six listed books in one order.

The package supports trade-focused review across boilers, steam systems, hydronic heating, fuel-gas installations, pumps, controls, piping, mechanical codes, and construction safety. Candidates can organize their preparation around connected subject areas rather than relying on scattered study materials.

Reference-navigation practice is an important part of preparing for an open-book contractor exam. Candidates can use the books to learn chapter structures, work with indexes and code tables, locate technical requirements, and verify answers to practice questions.

1 Exam Prep encourages a practice-oriented approach. Candidates should review technical concepts, complete sample problems, search the references under timed conditions, and return to difficult subjects until the correct book and section become easier to recognize.

The books do not guarantee a passing score, license approval, or examination outcome. They provide the technical reference library needed to support organized study, code review, and open-book exam preparation.

How many books are included?

The package includes six physical references covering steam plants, hydronic heating, mechanical codes, fuel-gas codes, OSHA construction safety, and HVAC pumps.

Which edition of Modern Hydronic Heating is included?

The package includes Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2012.

Which edition of the HVAC Pump Handbook is included?

The package includes the HVAC Pump Handbook, 2006.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

No. This product is the standard exam book package. Highlighting and tabbing are not included.

Does the package include an online course?

No. This product contains the six physical exam references only. Online course access is not included.

Is the examination open book?

Yes. Mississippi contractor examinations administered through PSI are open book, subject to the current rules for permitted references and testing-room materials.

Does the package include application service?

No. Applicants remain responsible for completing the Mississippi contractor application and submitting all required supporting documentation.

Does this package include the Mississippi Law and Business book?

No. The included references support the Boiler Installation and Repair trade examination. The Mississippi Law and Business Management reference is separate.

Do the books replace field experience?

No. The books support technical review and exam preparation but do not replace practical boiler, steam, hydronic, piping, fuel-gas, or mechanical-system experience.

Does passing the examination automatically issue a license?

No. Passing the required examinations is one part of the licensing process. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors must also receive and approve the completed application and supporting documentation.