The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package is an all-inclusive Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor preparation and business setup solution designed for candidates who want more than exam study alone. This package combines refrigeration contractor exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed reference books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, business formation assistance, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance in one comprehensive program.

Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor licensing is regulated by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. Candidates pursuing this contractor classification need to prepare for technical refrigeration subjects as well as the business, legal, and regulatory responsibilities associated with operating as a licensed mechanical contractor in Oklahoma.

The refrigeration contractor examination covers electrical knowledge and controls, refrigerants, refrigeration piping, equipment and components, system operations, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, repair, and construction safety. Contractor candidates also prepare for Oklahoma Mechanical Business and Law topics involving estimating, project management, contracts, financial management, workers' compensation, insurance, bonds, liens, payroll, and mechanical licensing requirements.

The 1 Package brings these subjects together through organized study materials and contractor-focused support. The included books are highlighted and tabbed to help candidates navigate important material more efficiently. Students also receive 1 year of course access so they can revisit technical and business-law subjects throughout their preparation.

Beyond exam preparation, The 1 Package includes Application Service to support the licensing application process, Business Formation assistance for an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance. These services are designed to help candidates organize both the licensing process and the foundational business steps involved in operating a refrigeration contracting company.

Package Price: $2,545 plus a refundable $500 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,045.

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

Exam Details

The Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor examination is part of the licensing process for candidates pursuing the refrigeration contractor classification through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. The examination is administered through PSI after the applicant has met the applicable licensing qualifications and received authorization to test.

• Exam: Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor
• Number of Questions: 80
• Passing Score: 70%
• Passing Raw Score: 56 correct answers
• Time Allowed: 210 minutes
• Testing Provider: PSI

The technical examination is divided among several important refrigeration categories:

• Electrical Knowledge and Controls: 20 questions
• Refrigerants: 10 questions
• Piping: 5 questions
• Refrigeration Equipment and Components: 20 questions
• Refrigeration Systems Operations: 20 questions
• Safety: 5 questions

Electrical Knowledge and Controls is one of the largest portions of the examination. Candidates should prepare for electrical theory, motors, AC and DC circuits, electrical meters, controls, relays, and the relationship between electrical components and refrigeration-system operation.

Refrigeration Equipment and Components is another major category. Study should include compressors, condensers, evaporators, receivers, accumulators, expansion devices, dryers, valves, and other equipment that affects refrigerant flow and system performance.

Refrigeration Systems Operations also represents a substantial portion of the exam. Candidates should be prepared for troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, repair, and system-operation questions that require an understanding of how refrigeration components work together.

The Refrigerants category includes refrigerant types, refrigeration theory, and system behavior. Piping preparation should address materials, sizing, supports, installation, and pressure testing. Safety preparation should focus on OSHA construction requirements and jobsite practices applicable to mechanical and refrigeration work.

Mechanical contractor candidates also prepare for the Oklahoma Mechanical Business and Law examination.

• Mechanical Business and Law Questions: 50
• Passing Score: 70%
• Passing Raw Score: 35 correct answers
• Time Allowed: 120 minutes

Business and Law preparation includes bidding and estimating, project management, contracts, financial management, labor and personnel matters, workers' compensation, risk management, insurance, bonds, payroll, liens, and mechanical licensing requirements.

Open Book Test

The Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates should become familiar with their permitted references before examination day and practice finding technical information under timed conditions.

The technical preparation references include the International Mechanical Code, 2018; Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition; and Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA).

Open-book testing requires more than simply having books available. Candidates should understand how each reference is organized and know which book is most appropriate for different subjects. Mechanical installation and code questions may direct candidates toward the International Mechanical Code. Refrigeration theory, electrical controls, components, and system operation can be studied through Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. OSHA safety questions require familiarity with 29 CFR Part 1926.

The highlighted and tabbed books included with The 1 Package support this type of preparation. Candidates should use the books consistently so the important chapters, topics, and reference locations become familiar through repeated practice.

Reference navigation can be practiced systematically. Read the question, identify the subject, determine the appropriate reference, locate the relevant section, and then interpret the information in the context of the problem. Repeating this process helps develop a more efficient approach to open-book questions.

Technical understanding remains important even when references are available. Candidates should know the basic refrigeration cycle, component functions, electrical control principles, piping concepts, and common troubleshooting relationships so they can identify where to begin researching a question.

Licensing Steps

The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board regulates mechanical contractor licensing, including the Refrigeration Contractor classification. The licensing process combines trade qualifications, application requirements, examinations, and requirements for maintaining active contractor status.

1. Gain qualifying mechanical trade experience. Build verifiable refrigeration or mechanical experience within the applicable Oklahoma licensing structure.
2. Meet journeyman-level qualifications. Contractor applicants must satisfy the qualification requirements applicable to Oklahoma mechanical journeymen.
3. Complete additional contractor-level experience. Mechanical contractor applicants must meet the journeyman requirements plus an additional year of qualifying mechanical experience.
4. Prepare the licensing application. Assemble the required application and supporting experience information for submission to the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
5. Receive examination authorization. The Board reviews the applicant's qualifications before authorizing testing.
6. Schedule the required examinations. Approved applicants arrange testing through PSI.
7. Prepare for the Refrigeration Contractor exam. Study electrical controls, refrigerants, piping, refrigeration equipment, system operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and safety.
8. Prepare for Mechanical Business and Law. Review estimating, contracts, project management, financial responsibilities, labor, workers' compensation, insurance, bonds, liens, payroll, and Oklahoma licensing requirements.
9. Complete the examination process. Take and pass the examinations required for the refrigeration contractor classification.
10. Address active contractor requirements. Complete the applicable bond, insurance, and licensing requirements before operating with active contractor status.
11. Establish the contracting business. The 1 Package includes Business Formation assistance and EIN Filing with the IRS to support the foundational business setup process.

Application Service is included with The 1 Package to support candidates with organizing the licensing application process while they continue preparing for the required examinations.

State Requirements

Oklahoma mechanical contractor applicants must satisfy the requirements applicable to mechanical journeymen and then obtain additional qualifying experience for contractor-level licensing.

Applicants for mechanical licensing must be at least 18 years old. A standard journeyman qualification pathway includes three years of verifiable mechanical experience in the category being pursued. Oklahoma also recognizes approved combinations of qualifying mechanical education and field experience.

Mechanical contractor applicants must meet the applicable journeyman qualifications plus an additional year of qualifying experience in the mechanical trade. Applicants should maintain organized documentation of work experience used to establish licensing eligibility.

Oklahoma defines one year of qualifying mechanical experience as 2,000 hours. Applicants who are not licensed and want applicable Oklahoma experience to count toward licensing generally must maintain the required apprentice registration during the period in which the experience is obtained.

The Refrigeration Contractor classification authorizes qualifying licensees to install, alter, modify, service, maintain, or repair refrigeration products, systems, or equipment, including process piping.

After the required examinations are passed, contractor licensing remains subject to active contractor requirements. Oklahoma currently requires active plumbing, electrical, and mechanical contractors to maintain a $5,000 corporate surety bond payable to the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.

An active mechanical contractor must also provide evidence of at least $50,000 in commercial general liability insurance. Maintaining the applicable bond and insurance is part of keeping an Oklahoma contractor license active.

Contractor Compliance Guidance is included with The 1 Package to help customers understand these responsibilities and organize the compliance steps associated with operating a refrigeration contracting business.

Reference Books

• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  Included Book: Supports preparation for mechanical-code requirements involving refrigeration equipment, installation, mechanical systems, piping, and related technical requirements.
• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition
  Included Book: Supports technical study of refrigeration theory, electrical controls, refrigerants, compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, piping, troubleshooting, system operation, installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Supports preparation for construction-safety requirements involving jobsite hazards, protective equipment, ventilation, ladders, lockout/tagout practices, hazardous materials, and other safety topics.
• Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Act, Oklahoma Statutes, Title 59, Chapter 43A
  Included Book: Provides statutory material governing Oklahoma mechanical licensing, regulated mechanical work, license classifications, and contractor responsibilities.
• Oklahoma Mechanical Industry Regulations, Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 158, Chapter 50
  Included Book: Contains Oklahoma administrative requirements governing mechanical contractors, journeymen, apprentices, licensing qualifications, active licensing, and other mechanical industry regulations.
• Oklahoma Fine Schedule of the Construction Industries Board, Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 158, Chapter 10
  Included Book: Supports contractor preparation involving Construction Industries Board compliance and enforcement provisions.
• Oklahoma Lien Law, Oklahoma Statutes, Title 42, Chapter 3
  Included Book: Supports contractor business-law study involving Oklahoma construction liens and payment-related responsibilities.
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 14th Edition
  Included Book: Supports contractor preparation in estimating, business organization, project management, contracts, financial management, personnel, risk management, insurance, and related business subjects.
• Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act, Oklahoma Statutes, Title 85A, Chapter 1
  Included Book: Supports preparation for Oklahoma workers' compensation topics and employer responsibilities relevant to contractor business operations.

All books included with The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed to support organized preparation and efficient navigation. Candidates should work with the references regularly throughout the study period so important sections and subject areas become familiar before testing.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor study plan should reflect the weighting of the technical exam. Electrical Knowledge and Controls, Refrigeration Equipment and Components, and Refrigeration Systems Operations each account for 20 questions. Together, these three areas represent a substantial portion of the examination and deserve focused preparation.

Electrical study should include motors, AC and DC circuits, electrical meters, controls, relays, electrical theory, and the operation of electrical components within refrigeration systems. Candidates should understand both terminology and practical relationships between electrical controls and system operation.

Equipment and component preparation should cover compressors, condensers, evaporators, receivers, accumulators, dryers, expansion devices, valves, and related refrigeration components. Study should focus on what each component does and how component problems can affect the complete system.

System Operations preparation should combine troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair. Candidates should practice identifying how refrigerant flow, temperatures, pressures, electrical controls, and equipment condition relate to system symptoms.

Refrigerant preparation should address refrigeration theory and refrigerant characteristics. Piping study should include materials, supports, sizing, installation, and pressure testing. Safety preparation should include OSHA construction requirements associated with refrigeration and mechanical work.

Mechanical Business and Law preparation should be studied as a separate subject area. Candidates should review bidding and estimating, project management, contracts, financial management, employees, workers' compensation, insurance, bonds, liens, payroll, and licensing requirements.

Timed reference-navigation practice can help candidates bring these study areas together. Identify the question category first, select the appropriate reference, locate the applicable information, and determine the answer without spending unnecessary time searching unrelated material.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, refrigeration trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and structured Mechanical Business and Law study.

The 1 Package provides highlighted and tabbed reference books so candidates can prepare with organized materials throughout their study period. Regular use of these references helps students become familiar with important refrigeration subjects, mechanical-code provisions, safety requirements, and contractor business topics.

Students receive 1 year of course access, allowing time to revisit difficult refrigeration concepts, review electrical controls, strengthen troubleshooting skills, study mechanical code requirements, practice reference navigation, and work through contractor business subjects.

Application Service provides support for the Oklahoma mechanical contractor licensing application process. Business Formation assistance helps establish an LLC or corporation so the customer's business entity is formally structured.

EIN Filing with the IRS is included to assist with obtaining the Employer Identification Number used for common business functions such as opening business bank accounts, managing applicable taxes, hiring employees, and conducting business operations.

Contractor Compliance Guidance supports customers in understanding Oklahoma mechanical contractor responsibilities, including active license requirements, bond and insurance obligations, and other compliance considerations connected with operating a refrigeration contracting business.

By combining exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed books, licensing application support, business formation, EIN filing, and compliance guidance, The 1 Package provides an organized solution for candidates working toward both Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor licensing and the establishment of their contracting business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package for Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor candidates?

The package includes all listed highlighted and tabbed books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation assistance for an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How much does The 1 Package cost?

The package price is $2,545 plus a refundable $500 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,045.

How long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?

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

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books included with The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and efficient reference navigation.

Is the Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor examination is open book. Candidates should use the permitted references regularly during preparation and become comfortable locating technical information before examination day.

How many questions are on the Oklahoma Refrigeration Contractor exam?

The technical examination contains 80 questions. Candidates have 210 minutes to complete the test and need a 70% passing score, corresponding to 56 correct answers.

What are the largest subjects on the technical exam?

Electrical Knowledge and Controls, Refrigeration Equipment and Components, and Refrigeration Systems Operations each contain 20 questions and represent major areas of preparation.

Does The 1 Package include Mechanical Business and Law preparation?

Yes. The included Oklahoma mechanical laws, regulations, lien law, workers' compensation material, and NASCLA contractor business reference support preparation for Mechanical Business and Law topics.

Does The 1 Package include business formation?

Yes. Business Formation assistance for an LLC or corporation is included to help establish the customer's business entity for Oklahoma refrigeration contracting goals.

Does The 1 Package include EIN filing?

Yes. EIN Filing with the IRS is included. An EIN can be used for common business functions such as opening business bank accounts, managing applicable taxes, hiring employees, and operating the business professionally.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to support candidates with organizing the Oklahoma mechanical contractor licensing application process.

Does the package include Contractor Compliance Guidance?

Yes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to help customers understand applicable Oklahoma mechanical contractor licensing, insurance, bond, and business compliance responsibilities.