Mississippi HVAC Contractor Exam Complete Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Prepare for the Mississippi HVAC contractor examination with a complete collection of technical references, code books, calculation manuals, and field resources organized for efficient study and open-book exam navigation. The Mississippi HVAC Contractor Exam Complete Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package brings the listed HVAC examination references together in one convenient package for contractors, qualifying parties, technicians, and experienced trade professionals pursuing the Mississippi HVAC contractor classification.

Every book in this package is professionally highlighted and tabbed to make important chapters, code provisions, formulas, charts, definitions, and technical subjects easier to locate. This organization can help reduce the time spent searching through unfamiliar books while studying and during the examination. Candidates should still practice with every reference before test day so they understand what each book covers and how its index, table of contents, and technical sections are arranged.

The package covers major HVAC knowledge areas such as refrigeration, heating and cooling principles, mechanical systems, fuel-gas installations, liquefied petroleum gas, duct construction, commercial load calculations, residential load calculations, duct design, piping, workplace safety, ventilation, combustion air, equipment installation, and system performance. Together, the references provide a broad foundation for exam preparation and continued use in the HVAC trade.

This is a book package and does not include course access, application service, licensing approval, or business formation services. It is intended for candidates who want the complete listed reference set in a highlighted and tabbed format. Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Exam Details

The Mississippi HVAC contractor classification applies to work involving the installation, maintenance, repair, fabrication, alteration, and extension of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. The classification also includes associated HVAC equipment, ductwork, duct cleaning, industrial air systems used for dust control, ventilation systems, and related work.

Mississippi contractor applicants must submit an application to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors before scheduling the required examinations. The Board reviews the application, identifies missing requirements when applicable, and sends eligible candidate information to PSI. Candidates cannot schedule their examinations until PSI receives their eligibility and provides scheduling instructions.

The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination is required for contractor applicants. A trade examination may also be required based on the classification requested. Candidates pursuing the HVAC classification should prepare for trade subjects as well as the business and licensing responsibilities associated with operating a contracting company.

The HVAC examination may include questions involving refrigeration systems, heating systems, cooling systems, equipment, piping, ductwork, ventilation, fuel gas, liquefied petroleum gas, combustion air, mechanical codes, safety practices, residential load calculations, commercial load calculations, duct design, airflow, pressure, and trade mathematics.

Exam preparation should involve more than reading each book from beginning to end. Candidates should study the examination content outline, identify the reference associated with each subject, and practice finding information under timed conditions. Questions may require direct code lookup, technical interpretation, practical trade knowledge, or calculations using information found in the listed references.

Open Book Test

Mississippi contractor examinations administered by PSI are open book. Candidates are responsible for bringing the permitted reference materials to the testing center and following the current examination rules for book condition, tabs, markings, notes, and additional materials.

An open-book examination still requires serious preparation. Candidates may not have enough time to search every book for every question. Successful preparation involves recognizing the subject being tested, selecting the most appropriate reference, locating the relevant chapter or code provision, and applying the information correctly.

The books included in this package are highlighted and permanently tabbed to support faster navigation. Highlighting can draw attention to important provisions, tables, formulas, and technical concepts. Tabs can help candidates move directly to commonly used chapters and subject areas without repeatedly searching the table of contents.

Candidates should become familiar with the tabs before the examination. A tab is most useful when the candidate already understands what information is located behind it. Practice should include opening the correct book, identifying keywords in the question, searching the index, locating the appropriate section, and confirming that the information applies to the situation described.

Testing-center rules determine which markings and tabs are allowed. Loose papers, removable notes, temporary tabs, and unauthorized inserts may not be permitted. Candidates should review the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin before testing and avoid adding materials that could prevent a reference from being accepted into the examination room.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the appropriate classification. Confirm that the Mississippi HVAC contractor classification matches the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, ductwork, and related services the company intends to perform.
2. Identify the applicant. Determine whether the license application will be submitted by an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or another recognized business structure.
3. Select the qualifying party. Choose the owner, officer, or responsible managing employee who will qualify the company and complete the required examinations.
4. Complete the contractor application. Provide the business information, qualifying-party information, work experience, references, financial documentation, insurance information, and other materials required for the application type.
5. Submit the application to the Board. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors reviews the application and notifies the applicant when information or documentation is missing.
6. Receive examination eligibility. When the candidate is approved to test, the Board sends the eligibility information to PSI.
7. Schedule the examinations. Follow the PSI instructions to select an available testing location, date, and time.
8. Study the reference books. Review trade subjects, practice calculations, and learn how to locate information using the highlighted and tabbed references.
9. Take the required examinations. Bring acceptable identification and only the books and materials permitted under the current testing rules.
10. Complete remaining application requirements. Submit any outstanding items requested by the Board after testing.
11. Receive final Board review. Passing the examinations does not automatically issue a license. The full application and supporting documents must be approved.
12. Maintain the license. After issuance, contractors are responsible for renewal, accurate business records, insurance, tax obligations, and continued compliance.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors administers the applicable contractor licensing process. The applicant must choose a classification that corresponds with the work the business plans to perform. The HVAC specialty classification includes heating, ventilation, air-conditioning systems, associated equipment, ductwork, duct cleaning, industrial air systems for dust control, ventilation systems, and related work.

All contractor applicants must complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. The trade examination requirement depends on the requested classification and whether the Board approves an applicable examination waiver or reciprocity provision.

The qualifying party must be properly connected to the applicant and must demonstrate the experience and knowledge required for the requested classification. The application may require proof of employment or documentation showing the qualifying party’s role within the company.

Applicants may also need to provide reference letters, general liability insurance documentation, workers’ compensation coverage when applicable, business registration information, tax identification information, and financial documents. Commercial applicants may be subject to additional financial-statement requirements.

A corporation, limited liability company, or other registered entity must use business information that matches its official state registration. Differences between the business name on the contractor application and the name in the entity’s registration records can delay the licensing process.

Passing an examination does not independently authorize a company to perform licensed contracting work. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors must complete its review and issue the applicable license or certificate before the contractor operates under that credential.

Local requirements may also apply. Contractors should determine whether a city, county, permitting authority, project owner, or other agency requires additional registrations, permits, inspections, insurance, or trade credentials for a particular project.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition
  A comprehensive HVAC technical reference covering refrigeration principles, refrigerants, heating systems, cooling systems, equipment, components, controls, troubleshooting concepts, installation practices, and system operation.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations—29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  A construction-safety reference addressing workplace hazards, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, fall protection, tools, scaffolding, materials handling, excavation, and other federal construction requirements.
• Included Book: International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition
  A code reference covering fuel-gas piping, equipment connections, appliance installation, combustion air, chimneys, vents, testing, inspection, and related safety provisions.
• Included Book: HVAC Duct Construction Standards—Metal and Flexible, 2005, 3rd Edition
  A technical standard addressing the fabrication, reinforcement, support, assembly, installation, and construction of metal and flexible HVAC duct systems.
• Included Book: Manual N—Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition
  An ACCA reference used to calculate heating and cooling loads for small commercial buildings based on design conditions, construction details, heat transfer, occupancy, ventilation, and internal loads.
• Included Book: International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition
  A mechanical-code reference covering HVAC equipment, ventilation, exhaust systems, duct systems, combustion air, appliance installation, mechanical rooms, chimneys, vents, and related requirements.
• Included Book: NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2020 Edition
  A code addressing the storage, handling, transportation, installation, and use of liquefied petroleum gas, including containers, piping, equipment, separation requirements, and safety practices.
• Included Book: Ductulator
  A practical HVAC calculation tool used to compare airflow, duct dimensions, velocity, and friction rate when sizing and evaluating air-distribution systems.
• Included Book: Manual D, 2016, 3rd Edition
  An ACCA residential duct-design reference covering airflow requirements, available static pressure, friction rate, equivalent length, fittings, duct sizing, balancing, and system performance.
• Included Book: Pipefitter’s Handbook
  A field-oriented reference containing piping formulas, fitting dimensions, layout information, conversion data, measurement guidance, and practical pipefitting calculations.
• Included Book: Manual J—Residential Load Calculations, Reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition
  An ACCA reference used to calculate residential heating and cooling loads based on climate, building construction, insulation, windows, doors, infiltration, orientation, occupancy, and internal heat gains.

The included books are highlighted and tabbed to support efficient reference navigation. Candidates should review every title and learn the subjects associated with each reference before scheduling the examination.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders. Processing time should be considered when choosing an examination date and creating a study schedule.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong study plan begins by grouping the books according to subject. Use Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning for broad technical review of refrigeration, heating, cooling, equipment, components, controls, and system principles.

Use the International Mechanical Code for questions involving mechanical installations, ventilation, exhaust, duct systems, combustion air, equipment, chimneys, and vents. Use the International Fuel Gas Code for fuel-gas piping, appliances, venting, combustion air, testing, and installation requirements.

Use NFPA 58 for liquefied petroleum gas subjects. Use the OSHA reference for workplace and construction safety. Use the HVAC duct construction standard for questions involving duct materials, reinforcement, supports, joints, fabrication, and installation.

Manual J and Manual N support residential and small-commercial load calculations. Manual D and the Ductulator support duct design, airflow, friction, pressure, and sizing. The Pipefitter’s Handbook supports practical piping questions, dimensions, layout work, and trade calculations.

Practice should include timed lookup drills. Select a topic, identify the correct reference, search the index, and locate the relevant section. Track the amount of time required and repeat difficult searches until the process becomes familiar.

Calculation practice should be completed carefully. Write down the known values, select the correct formula or procedure, confirm the units, complete the calculation, and review whether the result is reasonable. Candidates should practice with the same books and tools they plan to use during the examination.

During the test, answer familiar questions first and mark difficult questions for review. Avoid spending excessive time searching for one answer. When a question is unfamiliar, identify its main keyword and determine which book is most likely to address that subject.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Mississippi HVAC contractor candidates by organizing the required study references into one complete highlighted and tabbed package. Instead of locating each title separately and preparing every book for navigation, candidates receive a coordinated set designed for focused exam preparation.

The highlighting helps draw attention to important technical information, while the permanent tabs help candidates move between major chapters and subjects. These features are especially useful when combined with repeated lookup practice and a structured study schedule.

The package supports trade-focused review across refrigeration, heating, cooling, mechanical systems, fuel gas, LP gas, duct construction, piping, safety, residential load calculations, commercial load calculations, duct design, and airflow.

1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to use the books actively rather than simply reading them. Studying with practice questions, timed searches, calculations, and repeated reference navigation can build familiarity and confidence before test day.

No book package can guarantee a passing score or licensing approval. Results depend on the candidate’s trade experience, preparation, understanding of the material, ability to locate information, examination performance, and completion of the Mississippi licensing requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this Mississippi HVAC book package?

The package includes the eleven listed HVAC technical, code, safety, load-calculation, duct-design, and pipefitting references. Each book is highlighted and tabbed.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included books are professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed to support faster study and open-book exam navigation.

Are Mississippi contractor examinations open book?

Yes. Mississippi contractor examinations administered by PSI are open book. Candidates must comply with current testing-center rules regarding permitted books, markings, tabs, and materials.

Does this package include the Mississippi Business and Law book?

No. The NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi edition is not included in the book list provided for this package.

Does this package include an exam-preparation course?

No course access is included in the package information provided. This product consists of the listed highlighted and tabbed books.

Does this package include application service?

No application service is included in the package information provided. Candidates remain responsible for completing the Mississippi contractor licensing application process.

How should I study with the books?

Review the purpose of each reference, practice timed searches, complete trade calculations, study major code subjects, and become familiar with every tab before taking the examination.

Can I bring all the books into the exam room?

Candidates must follow the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for the examination they schedule. PSI determines which titles, editions, markings, and tabs are permitted.

How long does order preparation take?

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Does purchasing the books guarantee that I will pass?

No. Examination results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, preparation, reference-navigation skills, calculations, and performance on test day.