{"product_id":"north-carolina-heating-group-3-class-i-contractor-exam-prep-live-virtual-self-study-training","title":"North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNorth Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training\u003c\/strong\u003e product is designed for students preparing for the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam who want a structured combination of live virtual instruction and self-study preparation. This training supports review of North Carolina administrative code provisions, fuel gas code requirements, mechanical code requirements, energy conservation code topics, residential code provisions, board laws and rules, business and project management topics, residential and commercial load calculation concepts, duct system design, refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, Ductulator use, and open book reference-based exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeating Group 3, Class I contractor exam preparation requires more than field experience installing, servicing, or supervising heating and cooling systems. Students may need to review permits, inspections, approvals, fuel gas systems, combustion air awareness, venting, mechanical equipment requirements, energy conservation provisions, residential system coordination, board rule language, contractor responsibilities, business operations, estimating, contracts, residential load calculations, small commercial load calculations, duct sizing, airflow, refrigeration cycle fundamentals, equipment components, service principles, and efficient reference navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is built around the listed study references for the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam: \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Residential Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNC Board's Laws \u0026amp; Rules - 2026 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNASCLA Business, Law, and Project Management 7th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eManual J - Residential Load Calcs, reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eManual N - Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eManual Q - Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design (1990)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eManual D, 2016, 3rd Ed\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eModern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDuctulator\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis training is useful for North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I candidates, HVAC contractors, heating and cooling professionals, residential HVAC workers, commercial HVAC workers, service technicians, duct installers, qualifying parties, business owners, supervisors, and students preparing for contractor-level heating work. Students with field experience can use the training to connect practical HVAC knowledge to exam-style reference preparation. Students newer to contractor exam preparation can use the course structure to build familiarity with the references, code organization, calculation concepts, business topics, and open book study habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Virtual Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instructor-led training designed to support North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf Study Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Structured self-study support for reviewing administrative code, fuel gas code, mechanical code, energy conservation code, residential code, board laws and rules, NASCLA business topics, Manual J, Manual N, Manual Q, Manual D, refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, and Ductulator practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference-Based Review:\u003c\/strong\u003e Training organized around the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor references listed for this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-Focused Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Review support for heating systems, residential HVAC topics, commercial HVAC awareness, fuel gas systems, mechanical code provisions, energy efficiency, duct sizing, airflow, refrigeration principles, contractor responsibilities, and field workmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Book Exam Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study guidance focused on reference familiarity, chapter navigation, table use, calculation awareness, definition lookup, topic recognition, and efficient exam reference navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLive Class Schedule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/pages\/live-classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLive Class Schedule\u003c\/a\u003e The live training schedule is organized around the books and technical references used on the exam. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/pages\/live-classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick Here to View the Current Live Class Schedule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam is connected to residential and commercial HVAC knowledge, fuel gas systems, mechanical code compliance, energy conservation, residential code coordination, business law, project management, load calculations, duct design, refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, board laws and rules, and contractor responsibility. Students preparing with this live virtual plus self-study training should be ready to review multiple references and practice locating information efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor Exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Virtual + Self Study Training\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy References:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Rules - 2026 Edition; NASCLA Business, Law, and Project Management 7th Edition; Manual J - Residential Load Calcs, reprinted 2016, Eighth 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, 2016, 3rd Ed; Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition; and Ductulator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Administrative procedures, fuel gas code provisions, mechanical code requirements, energy conservation topics, residential code provisions, board laws and rules, NASCLA business and project management topics, residential and commercial load calculations, duct design, airflow, refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, tables, definitions, calculations, and reference navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should prepare for questions related to permits, inspections, approvals, fuel gas systems, combustion air awareness, venting awareness, gas appliance provisions, mechanical equipment, ventilation, exhaust, energy conservation requirements, residential code coordination, board responsibilities, business operations, contracts, estimating, project management, residential heat gain and heat loss, small commercial loads, duct design, low-pressure duct systems, airflow, friction rate, refrigeration cycle components, air conditioning systems, controls, service principles, safety awareness, tables, calculations, and code definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this exam uses several references, students should practice identifying which topic belongs to which book. Administrative procedures may point to the \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. Fuel gas piping, gas appliances, combustion air, venting, and fuel gas definitions may point to the \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. Mechanical equipment, ventilation, exhaust, heating systems, equipment access, and mechanical code definitions may point to the \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. Energy efficiency topics may point to the \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. Residential HVAC coordination may point to the \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Residential Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoard responsibilities and contractor rule language may point to \u003cem\u003eNC Board's Laws \u0026amp; Rules - 2026 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. Business, law, and project management topics may point to \u003cem\u003eNASCLA Business, Law, and Project Management 7th Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. Residential load questions may point to \u003cem\u003eManual J\u003c\/em\u003e. Small commercial load questions may point to \u003cem\u003eManual N\u003c\/em\u003e. Commercial low-pressure duct design may point to \u003cem\u003eManual Q\u003c\/em\u003e. Residential duct design may point to \u003cem\u003eManual D\u003c\/em\u003e. Refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals may point to \u003cem\u003eModern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning\u003c\/em\u003e. Duct sizing and airflow questions may also involve the \u003cem\u003eDuctulator\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam is prepared for as an open book test using the listed references. Open book testing can be helpful, but it is not a shortcut. Students still need to understand heating and HVAC concepts, recognize exam topics, know how each reference is organized, and practice locating information efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen book preparation should focus on reference navigation, code organization, table use, definitions, section headings, calculation examples, rule language, business law organization, fuel gas provisions, mechanical code topics, energy code provisions, residential code coordination, load calculation steps, duct design methods, Ductulator use, refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, and repeated review. Students should focus exam-room preparation on the references listed for this product and should follow current exam-day rules for approved books, tabs, highlighting, calculators, identification, scheduling, and testing procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam may be part of a broader licensing, certification, qualification, or approval process. Licensing requirements, applications, classifications, qualifying rules, experience documentation, fees, approval steps, renewal responsibilities, local requirements, and testing procedures are controlled by the applicable authority or organization requiring the exam. Students should follow the current instructions for their specific path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA practical preparation path for this live virtual plus self-study training may include the following steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirm that the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam matches your licensing, certification, or qualification goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGather the study references listed for this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReview each reference before beginning class and self-study sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttend live virtual training sessions according to the posted class schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse self-study time to reinforce topics covered during training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudy administrative code topics for permits, inspections, approvals, responsibilities, and code administration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudy fuel gas code topics for gas piping, combustion air, venting, appliance-related provisions, definitions, and fuel gas code navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudy mechanical code topics for equipment installation, ventilation, exhaust, heating systems, mechanical system coordination, definitions, and tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudy energy conservation code topics for efficiency-related provisions, system performance awareness, insulation, controls, and energy code navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudy residential code topics for dwelling-related heating and mechanical coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudy board laws and rules for contractor responsibilities, regulated activities, compliance expectations, and rule navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudy NASCLA business, law, and project management topics for contracts, estimating, bidding, financial management, safety, labor, risk, project planning, and contractor responsibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReview Manual J, Manual N, Manual Q, Manual D, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Ductulator use according to the topics they support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReview current exam-day rules for approved references, tabs, highlighting, identification, calculators, scheduling, and testing procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor requirements may vary by application path, classification, qualifying rules, experience expectations, approval process, local requirements, fees, renewal responsibilities, and other requirements. Students preparing for the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam should make sure they are following the correct path and using the correct references for their exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis live virtual plus self-study training product supports exam preparation by helping students review the listed North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor reference materials. It does not replace official applications, eligibility requirements, experience documentation, testing rules, licensing approvals, local requirements, renewal responsibilities, or board requirements. Students should complete all required steps connected to the authority or organization requiring the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should also understand the relationship between exam preparation and licensing. Passing an exam may be one part of the process, but additional steps may apply depending on the jurisdiction, classification, application requirements, approval process, and current North Carolina instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn administrative code reference used to study code administration, permits, inspections, approvals, responsibilities, policy language, procedural topics, and administrative provisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fuel gas code reference used to study fuel gas piping, gas appliances, combustion air, venting, fuel gas definitions, sizing concepts, installation requirements, exceptions, and fuel gas code navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mechanical code reference used to study heating equipment, mechanical system installation, ventilation, exhaust, appliances, equipment access, definitions, tables, exceptions, and mechanical code navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn energy code reference used to study efficiency-related provisions, insulation awareness, system performance topics, controls, equipment efficiency coordination, definitions, and energy code navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Residential Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA residential code reference used to study dwelling provisions, residential heating and mechanical coordination, equipment location awareness, definitions, tables, exceptions, and residential code navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNC Board's Laws \u0026amp; Rules - 2026 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA laws and rules reference used to study board rule language, contractor responsibilities, regulated activities, compliance expectations, application-related rules, disciplinary language, and rule navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNASCLA Business, Law, and Project Management 7th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA business and law reference used to study contractor business operations, contracts, estimating, bidding, project management, financial responsibilities, labor topics, risk, safety, and legal obligations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual J - Residential Load Calcs, reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA residential load calculation reference used to study heat loss, heat gain, design conditions, building envelope factors, room-by-room load concepts, and HVAC sizing awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual N - Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA commercial load calculation reference used to study small commercial heating and cooling loads, internal loads, ventilation loads, building envelope factors, design conditions, and calculation process awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual Q - Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design (1990)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA commercial duct design reference used to study low-pressure, low-velocity duct systems, airflow, friction rate, fittings, pressure losses, duct layout concepts, and commercial air distribution design.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual D, 2016, 3rd Ed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA residential duct design reference used to study duct sizing, airflow, friction rate, duct fittings, distribution system design, pressure considerations, and residential air distribution concepts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refrigeration and air conditioning reference used to study refrigeration cycle fundamentals, heating and cooling equipment, system components, controls, service principles, troubleshooting concepts, safety awareness, and HVAC terminology.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuctulator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA duct sizing tool used to support airflow, duct size, velocity, and friction rate practice for heating and air distribution questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Room Approved Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for code administration, permits, inspections, approvals, responsibilities, policy language, procedural topics, and administrative provisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for fuel gas piping, gas appliances, combustion air, venting, fuel gas definitions, installation requirements, and fuel gas code navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for heating equipment, mechanical system installation, ventilation, exhaust, appliances, equipment access, definitions, tables, and mechanical code navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for energy efficiency provisions, system performance topics, equipment efficiency coordination, controls, definitions, and energy code navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Residential Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for dwelling-related provisions, residential heating and mechanical coordination, definitions, tables, exceptions, and residential code navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNC Board's Laws \u0026amp; Rules - 2026 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for board law and rule language, contractor responsibilities, regulated activities, compliance expectations, and rule navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNASCLA Business, Law, and Project Management 7th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for business operations, contracts, estimating, project management, financial responsibilities, labor topics, risk, safety, and legal obligations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual J - Residential Load Calcs, reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for residential heat loss, heat gain, load calculation procedures, design conditions, building envelope factors, and HVAC sizing concepts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual N - Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for small commercial load calculations, internal loads, ventilation loads, design conditions, building envelope factors, and calculation process awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual Q - Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design (1990)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for commercial low-pressure duct design, airflow, friction rate, fitting losses, pressure considerations, and air distribution concepts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual D, 2016, 3rd Ed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for residential duct design, airflow, friction rate, duct sizing, fittings, and air distribution concepts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved reference for refrigeration cycle fundamentals, air conditioning systems, HVAC components, controls, service principles, troubleshooting concepts, and HVAC terminology.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuctulator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved duct sizing tool for practicing airflow, velocity, duct size, and friction rate relationships.\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\n\u003cp\u003eStudents preparing for the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam should use the live virtual training, self-study structure, and listed references together. The preparation process should include administration code review, fuel gas code review, mechanical code review, energy conservation code review, residential code review, laws and rules review, NASCLA business review, residential and commercial load calculation review, duct design review, refrigeration and air conditioning review, Ductulator practice, calculation review, table navigation, definition review, and repeated reference-navigation practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be studied for code administration, permits, inspections, approvals, responsibilities, policy language, procedural requirements, and administrative organization. Administrative questions may focus on the process that supports code compliance rather than the technical design of a heating or cooling system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be studied for gas piping, gas appliances, combustion air awareness, venting awareness, fuel gas definitions, sizing concepts, pressure-related terminology, installation requirements, exceptions, and code navigation. The \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be studied for heating equipment, mechanical system installation, ventilation, exhaust, appliance coordination, equipment access, safety provisions, definitions, tables, exceptions, and mechanical code navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be reviewed for energy efficiency and system performance topics, including efficiency-related provisions, insulation awareness, duct and system performance awareness, controls, equipment efficiency coordination, definitions, and energy code navigation. The \u003cem\u003eNorth Carolina Residential Code, 2018 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be studied for dwelling-related heating and mechanical coordination, equipment location awareness, building service topics, definitions, tables, exceptions, and residential code navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNC Board's Laws \u0026amp; Rules - 2026 Edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be studied for board law and rule language, contractor responsibilities, regulated activities, compliance expectations, application-related rules, disciplinary language, definitions, board procedures, and rule organization. \u003cem\u003eNASCLA Business, Law, and Project Management 7th Edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be studied for contractor business operations, contracts, estimating, bidding, project management, scheduling, financial management, labor topics, safety, risk management, insurance topics, and legal responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManual J - Residential Load Calcs, reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be studied for residential heating and cooling load concepts, including heat loss, heat gain, design conditions, building envelope factors, orientation, infiltration awareness, internal loads, room-by-room load concepts, and HVAC sizing awareness. \u003cem\u003eManual N - Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, 5th Edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be studied for small commercial heating and cooling load concepts, including commercial building envelope factors, internal loads, ventilation loads, occupancy-related considerations, equipment loads, design conditions, and calculation process awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManual D, 2016, 3rd Ed\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eManual Q - Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design (1990)\u003c\/em\u003e should be reviewed for duct design. Manual D supports residential duct design, while Manual Q supports commercial low-pressure, low-velocity duct system design. Students should study airflow, friction rate, available static pressure concepts, fittings, equivalent length awareness, supply and return distribution, pressure losses, duct layout concepts, and Ductulator use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition\u003c\/em\u003e should be studied for HVAC fundamentals, including refrigeration cycle operation, compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, controls, motors, air conditioning systems, heating systems, service practices, troubleshooting concepts, safety awareness, and system terminology. Technical trade questions may require students to identify components, understand system operation, or connect symptoms to HVAC principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReference navigation should be part of every study session. Students should practice using tables of contents, indexes where available, chapter headings, section titles, definitions, tables, examples, calculation steps, rule sections, business sections, and code sections. Because the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam uses code, law, business, load calculation, duct design, refrigeration, and sizing tool references, students should become comfortable switching between references quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive virtual training helps students follow an organized review path, while self-study gives students time to return to the references, reinforce topics, and practice locating information. Students should use each live training session as a guide for what to review next, then use self-study time to work through the references in more detail. A strong study routine should include mixed review across all listed references so students can identify whether a question is testing code, laws and rules, business law, residential load calculations, commercial load calculations, duct sizing, refrigeration fundamentals, airflow, tables, definitions, calculations, or reference navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps students prepare for the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam through live virtual training, self-study structure, organized study guidance, trade-focused review, reference-based preparation, and confidence-building study support. This product is designed to help students actively review the material, follow a structured preparation path, and become more comfortable with the references connected to the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe live virtual training format helps students stay organized and focused while working through the exam topics. The self-study portion gives students time to review the references, strengthen weaker areas, revisit class topics, practice code navigation, study board rules, review fuel gas and mechanical code topics, work through business and project management concepts, study Manual J and Manual N load calculations, practice Manual D and Manual Q duct design, use the Ductulator, review refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, and build a consistent study routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor students with heating experience, HVAC service experience, residential system experience, commercial system experience, duct installation experience, fuel gas system experience, mechanical equipment experience, refrigeration experience, air conditioning experience, project supervision experience, or jobsite support experience, this product helps connect practical knowledge to exam-style preparation. For students newer to the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor subject area, the training helps break the study process into smaller, more manageable review areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep supports students through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, code review, fuel gas review, mechanical review, energy code review, residential code review, laws and rules review, NASCLA business review, Manual J review, Manual N review, Manual Q review, Manual D review, Ductulator practice, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning review, and confidence-building study structure. This product does not guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, employment, state approval, local approval, or any specific exam outcome, but it gives students a more organized way to prepare for the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included with the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor Live Virtual + Self Study Training?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes live virtual training and self-study support designed to help students prepare for the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I Contractor exam using the listed code, law, business, load calculation, duct design, refrigeration, and Ductulator references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhere can I view the live class schedule?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe live training schedule is available through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/pages\/live-classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLive Class Schedule\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat references are used for this training?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe references listed for this product include North Carolina Administration Code and Policies, North Carolina Fuel Gas Code, North Carolina Mechanical Code, North Carolina Energy Conservation Code, North Carolina Residential Code, NC Board's Laws \u0026amp; Rules, NASCLA Business, Law, and Project Management, Manual J, Manual N, Manual Q, Manual D, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Ductulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the North Carolina Heating Group 3, Class I exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam is prepared for as an open book test using the listed references. Students should practice using the references while following current exam-day rules for approved materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this training help with fuel gas and mechanical code topics?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The training supports review of fuel gas code provisions, mechanical equipment, ventilation, exhaust, combustion air awareness, venting awareness, definitions, tables, and code navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this training include business and law review?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The training supports review of NASCLA business, law, and project management topics along with NC Board laws and rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this training help with Manual J and Manual N?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The training supports review of residential load calculation concepts from Manual J and small commercial load calculation concepts from Manual N.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this training help with Manual D, Manual Q, and the Ductulator?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The training supports review of residential duct design, commercial low-pressure duct design, airflow, friction rate, duct sizing, fittings, pressure losses, and Ductulator practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this training help with Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The training supports review of refrigeration cycle fundamentals, heating and cooling equipment, system components, controls, service principles, troubleshooting concepts, safety awareness, and HVAC terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this product include the reference books?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for live virtual plus self-study training. Students should review the specific product details for the training materials included with this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow should I study for this open book heating contractor exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should review each listed reference, practice locating code sections, laws and rules, business topics, residential and commercial load calculation topics, duct design topics, refrigeration topics, tables, definitions, examples, and calculations, and repeat weak areas until the references feel familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this product guarantee that I will pass the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This product supports preparation through live virtual training, self-study structure, reference-based review, and organized study guidance, but it does not guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, employment, state approval, local approval, or any specific exam outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46255849242681,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/2026NEWPRODUCTS-NCP1-70-NC-HeatingGroup3_Class1Contractor-courseEO.jpg?v=1785269176","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/north-carolina-heating-group-3-class-i-contractor-exam-prep-live-virtual-self-study-training","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}