The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Mississippi HVAC Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Mississippi HVAC contractor licensing process with one comprehensive solution designed to bring exam preparation, required reference materials, licensing assistance, and essential business setup services together in a single package. The 1 Package is built for HVAC professionals who want an organized path from studying for the contractor examinations to establishing a properly structured contracting business.

Instead of purchasing books separately, searching for preparation resources, working through licensing paperwork alone, and coordinating business filings through multiple providers, this package combines those steps into one streamlined program. You receive the listed Mississippi HVAC contractor exam books, structured course access, application assistance, business formation support, Employer Identification Number filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

The included exam reference books are professionally highlighted and tabbed to make important sections easier to locate while studying and during the open-book examinations. Organized references can help you become more familiar with each book’s layout, terminology, tables, formulas, and code provisions before test day. Because success on an open-book contractor exam depends on both trade knowledge and efficient reference navigation, your preparation should include regular practice locating answers under timed conditions.

This package supports preparation for the Mississippi HVAC trade examination and the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. It is intended for experienced HVAC professionals pursuing the applicable contractor classification through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Exam preparation does not replace hands-on trade knowledge, and licensing remains subject to the Board’s application, testing, documentation, financial, and approval requirements.

Total Package Cost: $2,695

Refundable Book Deposit: $1,100

Total Due: $3,795 — All-Inclusive, with no hidden fees.

The $1,100 book deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition. Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Exam Details

Mississippi contractor applicants are generally required to complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. A trade examination may also be required for the HVAC classification unless the applicant qualifies for an approved examination waiver or reciprocity provision.

The Mississippi HVAC examination covers work associated with heating and cooling systems, fuel-gas systems and appliances, related equipment, and ductwork. The examination contains 80 questions, allows four hours, and requires a score of 70 percent to pass.

HVAC examination subject areas include piping, insulation, heating and cooling principles, refrigeration systems, refrigerants, load calculations, testing and balancing, controls, HVAC equipment, furnaces, heaters, combustion air, chimneys, flues, vents, ducts, ventilation, exhaust systems, fuel gas, liquefied petroleum gas, safety, and related trade calculations. Candidates should be prepared to apply both practical HVAC knowledge and information located within the approved reference materials.

The Mississippi Law and Business Management examination contains 50 questions, allows two hours, and requires a score of 70 percent to pass. Its content areas include licensing, estimating and bidding, lien law, financial management, tax laws, labor laws, project management, contracts, business organization, risk management, environmental requirements, and safety.

Mississippi contractor examinations are administered through PSI. Applicants must first submit their licensing application to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. After the Board reviews the application and sends the applicant’s eligibility information to PSI, PSI provides instructions for scheduling the required examinations.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi HVAC contractor and Law and Business Management examinations are open book. Open book does not mean that every answer will be obvious or that there will be enough time to search every reference from the beginning. Candidates must know which book applies to a question, where information is generally located, and how to use indexes, tables of contents, formulas, charts, and code sections efficiently.

The books supplied with this package are highlighted and permanently tabbed to support faster navigation. Candidates should still study the tabs, review the highlighted areas, and practice using the books before the examination. Temporary tabs, loose papers, removable notes, and unauthorized materials may not be permitted in the testing center. The testing provider’s current candidate bulletin and examination-center rules control what may be brought into the room.

A productive open-book study routine includes learning the purpose of each reference, identifying the vocabulary used in the index, completing timed lookup exercises, and practicing questions that require calculations or interpretation. The goal is not simply to own the books. The goal is to know how to use them under examination conditions.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the appropriate classification. Determine the Mississippi contractor classification that matches the HVAC work the business intends to perform.
2. Establish the business entity. Form the LLC or corporation that will operate the contracting business and obtain the required business identification information.
3. Prepare the contractor application. Complete the applicable Mississippi State Board of Contractors application and assemble the requested supporting documents.
4. Submit the application for review. The Board reviews the application, identifies missing requirements when applicable, and determines examination eligibility.
5. Receive authorization to test. After the Board sends eligibility information to PSI, the qualifying party may follow PSI’s instructions to schedule the examinations.
6. Prepare for the required examinations. Study the examination content outlines, learn the approved references, and complete practice-oriented review.
7. Take the examinations. Arrive with acceptable identification and only the materials permitted under the current testing rules.
8. Complete outstanding licensing requirements. Submit any remaining documentation requested by the Board.
9. Board review and license issuance. Passing an examination does not by itself issue a license. The completed application remains subject to review and approval by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
10. Maintain the license and business. Track renewal dates, business records, tax responsibilities, insurance obligations, local requirements, and ongoing contractor compliance.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors regulates the applicable state contractor licensing process. The classification requested should correspond to the work the company plans to perform. HVAC work falls within the mechanical contracting field, and the applicant must use the classification recognized by the Board for the intended scope of work.

Commercial contractor applicants may be required to provide a reviewed financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant. Financial requirements can differ depending on whether the applicant is seeking a major classification or a specialty classification. Applicants must use the current application instructions to determine the documents and financial information required for their filing.

The individual who qualifies the company must meet the Board’s requirements and complete the required examinations unless an approved waiver applies. All contractor applicants are required to complete the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination, while the applicable trade examination depends on the classification and any recognized reciprocity or waiver provisions.

Licensing approval is separate from business formation. Creating an LLC or corporation and obtaining an EIN can establish the business entity, but those filings do not authorize the company to perform work that requires a contractor license. The contractor application, examination, documentation, and Board approval steps must still be completed.

Contractors may also be responsible for local permits, registrations, tax accounts, insurance, workers’ compensation obligations, and other requirements related to their operations. Requirements can depend on the company’s location, workforce, project type, contract value, and scope of work.

Reference Books

• Included Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition
  The primary business and law reference for subjects such as licensing, bidding, contracts, project management, business organization, financial management, risk, labor, taxes, safety, and contractor responsibilities.
• Included Book: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Althouse, Turnquist and Bracciano, 22nd Edition
  A broad HVAC technical reference addressing refrigeration principles, heating and cooling systems, equipment, components, controls, service concepts, calculations, and industry practices.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, with Latest Available Amendments
  Federal construction safety regulations covering workplace practices, personal protective equipment, fall protection, electrical safety, tools, materials handling, excavation, and other construction-related safety responsibilities.
• Included Book: International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition
  A code reference for fuel-gas systems, including piping, equipment connections, combustion air, venting, appliances, installation provisions, and related safety requirements.
• Included Book: HVAC Duct Construction Standards—Metal and Flexible, 2005, 3rd Edition, with Latest Available Amendment
  A technical standard addressing the construction, reinforcement, support, assembly, and installation of metal and flexible HVAC duct systems.
• Included Book: Manual N—Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings, Fifth Edition
  An ACCA reference used for heating and cooling load calculations in small commercial buildings, including building data, design conditions, heat transfer, and system-sizing considerations.
• Included Book: International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition
  A mechanical code reference covering HVAC systems, ventilation, exhaust, duct systems, equipment installation, combustion air, chimneys, vents, and related mechanical requirements.
• Included Book: NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2020 Edition
  A safety code addressing the storage, handling, transportation, and use of liquefied petroleum gas, including containers, piping, equipment, installation, and operational safeguards.
• Included Book: ACCA Ductulator
  A practical duct-sizing tool used to relate airflow, duct dimensions, friction rate, and velocity when working through HVAC air-distribution calculations.
• Included Book: Manual D, 2016, 3rd Edition
  An ACCA residential duct-system design reference covering airflow requirements, friction, pressure, duct sizing, fittings, balancing, and distribution-system performance.
• Included Book: Pipefitter’s Handbook
  A field-oriented reference containing piping information, dimensions, formulas, layout guidance, fitting data, and practical calculations used in pipefitting work.
• Included Book: Manual J—Residential Load Calculations, Reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition
  An ACCA reference for calculating residential heating and cooling loads based on design conditions, building construction, windows, doors, infiltration, occupancy, and other load factors.

Books in The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed. The $1,100 refundable deposit applies to the book set and is returned when the books are sent back within one year in similar condition. Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Exam Room Approved Books

The supplied book set is organized around the references identified for the Mississippi HVAC trade examination and Mississippi Law and Business Management examination. Candidates are responsible for bringing their approved references to the testing center and complying with the current PSI rules for book condition, tabs, markings, notes, and permitted materials.

Permanent tabs and highlighting can assist with navigation. Loose documents, temporary tabs, removable notes, or unauthorized inserts should not be added to the books. Candidates should review the current candidate bulletin before test day because the testing provider determines which editions and materials are accepted in the examination room.

Test Information and Study Materials

Effective preparation should combine trade review, code navigation, business-law study, calculations, and timed practice. Begin by separating the HVAC references from the business and law reference. Learn which book is most likely to contain information for each examination topic.

For the HVAC examination, focus on heating and cooling principles, refrigerants, refrigeration systems, equipment, controls, piping, fuel gas, LP gas, duct construction, ventilation, combustion air, venting, safety, and load calculations. Practice using Manual J, Manual N, Manual D, and the Ductulator rather than only reading about their purpose.

For the Law and Business Management examination, review licensing, bidding, estimating, contracts, project management, financial management, labor, taxes, risk, safety, and business organization. Learn the index language used by the NASCLA guide so that you can move quickly from a question’s key phrase to the relevant chapter.

Complete practice questions with a timer and a full reference set. Mark questions that take too long, then study why the answer was difficult to locate. Repeated navigation practice builds familiarity with the books and can reduce time lost during the actual examination.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps turn a large licensing project into a structured series of manageable steps. The program brings together exam references, organized course guidance, application support, and business setup services so you can focus on preparation without having to coordinate every component separately.

Your highlighted and tabbed books support faster reference navigation. The course provides one year of access, giving you time to review trade subjects, practice book lookup, revisit difficult concepts, and build a study schedule around work and personal responsibilities.

Application Service helps organize the contractor licensing process and reduce avoidable paperwork confusion. Business Formation and EIN Filing help establish the company’s legal and administrative foundation. Contractor Compliance Guidance introduces the responsibilities that may affect the business after formation and licensing.

The approach is practical and preparation-focused. It does not promise a passing score or automatic license approval. Instead, it provides organized study support, trade-focused review, reference navigation practice, and a clearer framework for moving through the Mississippi HVAC contractor licensing and business setup process.

What examinations are covered by this package?

The package supports preparation for the Mississippi HVAC contractor trade examination and the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination associated with the state contractor licensing process.

Are the Mississippi contractor examinations open book?

Yes. Mississippi contractor examinations administered through PSI are open book. Candidates must bring their own approved references and follow the testing provider’s current rules.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included books are professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed to support more efficient study and exam-day navigation.

How long is the course available?

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access.

Is licensing application assistance included?

Yes. Application Service is included to help organize the Mississippi contractor licensing application process and supporting requirements.

Does the package include business setup?

Yes. The package includes LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing assistance, and contractor compliance guidance for the HVAC contracting business.

How does the refundable deposit work?

A $1,100 refundable deposit applies to the book set. The deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.

What is the total cost?

The package cost is $2,695, plus the $1,100 refundable book deposit. The total amount due is $3,795, with no hidden fees.

How quickly are the books shipped?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Does purchasing the package guarantee a passing score or contractor license?

No. Examination results and licensing decisions depend on the candidate’s preparation, performance, completed application, supporting documentation, and approval by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.