North Carolina Heating Group 1 Class I Contractor Exam Book Package

North Carolina Heating Group 1 Class I Contractor Exam Book Package

Complete Reference Set for the NC Heating Group 1 Class I Contractor License Exam

The North Carolina Heating Group 1 Class I Contractor License is the highest level within the Heating Group 1 classification. This license allows contractors to perform both residential and applicable commercial heating work within Class I project limitations.

The exam is technical, code-driven, and calculation-heavy — requiring mastery of fuel gas systems, mechanical code, energy compliance, load calculations, duct design, boiler regulations, and North Carolina licensing laws.

This complete book package includes the required references for the trade portion of the Heating Group 1 Class I Contractor examination.

📚 This Package Includes:

🔹 North Carolina Code & Regulatory References

• North Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition

• North Carolina Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition

• North Carolina Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition

• North Carolina Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition

• North Carolina Residential Code, 2018 Edition

• NC Board’s Laws & Rules – 2026 Edition

🔹 HVAC Design & Technical References

• Manual CS – Commercial Applications, Systems & Equipment (1993)

• Manual J – Residential Load Calculations (2016 Reprint, 8th Full Edition)

• Manual N – Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition

• Manual Q – Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design (1990)

• Manual D – Residential Duct Systems (2016, 3rd Edition)

• Uniform Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act

• Ductulator

🔍 What This Package Prepares You For

The Heating Group 1 Class I Contractor trade exam tests your ability to:

✔ Perform residential and commercial load calculations
✔ Design and size duct systems properly
✔ Apply fuel gas and mechanical code requirements
✔ Ensure energy code compliance
✔ Understand boiler and pressure vessel regulations
✔ Navigate North Carolina administrative rules and licensing laws

This is a comprehensive, calculation-intensive exam that evaluates both technical expertise and code proficiency.

⚠ Important – Business & Law Book Required

To prepare for the Business & Law portion of the North Carolina contractor exam, you must obtain:

Business & Project Management for Contractors (6th or 7th Edition)

👉 This book is NOT included in this package.
👉 It can only be obtained by directly contacting the North Carolina State Licensing Board.

This reference is mandatory for the Business & Law examination and must be secured separately.

🎯 Designed For:

• Technicians upgrading to Heating Group 1 Class I Contractor status

• HVAC professionals expanding into larger residential and commercial work

• Contractors seeking higher project limitations

• Candidates preparing to pass both trade and business exams on the first attempt

🚀 Prepare at the Highest Level

The exam is open book — but passing depends on how efficiently you can navigate complex manuals, formulas, charts, and North Carolina code sections.

With this package, you’ll have:

• The required North Carolina code books

• Essential ACCA load calculation and duct design manuals

• Boiler compliance references

• The tools needed to confidently approach technical and calculation-based exam questions

Make sure you’re studying from the correct editions required for testing and walk into your Heating Group 1 Class I Contractor exam fully prepared.