{"product_id":"philadelphia-pennsylvania-engineer-grade-b-icc-311_pa_ph-books-courses-rental-package","title":"Philadelphia Pennsylvania Engineer Grade B (ICC - 311_PA_PH) - Books \u0026 Courses Rental Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003ePhiladelphia Pennsylvania Engineer Grade B (ICC - 311_PA_PH) - Books \u0026amp; Courses Rental Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re working toward the City of Philadelphia Engineer Grade B license (Refrigeration only), this Books \u0026amp; Courses Rental Package is built to help you study with the same core code books and technical references used on the ICC 311_PA_PH exam—plus a structured online course experience that keeps your prep focused, organized, and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineer Grade B centers on refrigeration knowledge and safe operation practices. 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