HVACR Exam Prep Unlimited HVACR (Journeyman/Contractor)

An unlimited mechanical HVAC license entitles the licensee to install, alter, modify, service, maintain, or repair a ventilation (duct) system and/or:

(A) any cooling product, system, or equipment, including the process piping, and/or
(B) heating equipment, including the process piping.

A journeyman is required to work under the supervision of a contractor.

UNLIMITED HVACR CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants for a journeyman license must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and have either
• Four (4) years of verifiable experience in the mechanical trade in the category for which he is applying OR
• Have an associate degree or Vo Tech diploma from a school, approved by the Committee, which exhibits knowledge of the trade in the category of license applied for and two (2) years of verifiable experience in the mechanical trade.
• Each active electrical contractor must furnish a $5,000 surety bond.
• Workers compensation and $50,000 liability insurance are also required.
• To become a licensed contractor, the business and law exam must also be passed.

UNLIMITED HVACR JOURNEYMAN REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants for a journeyman license must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and have either
• Three (3) years of verifiable experience in the mechanical trade in the category for which he is applying OR
• Have an associate degree or Vo Tech diploma from a school, approved by the Committee, which exhibits knowledge of the trade in the category of license applied for and one (1) year of verifiable experience in the mechanical trade.

Each journeyman must be licensed and employed by a licensed contractor before engaging in work.

An application for licensure can be obtained from the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board calling 1-405-271-5217.

Application and License Fees

• HVACR Contractor $330.00 (License $300.00 / Processing $30.00)
• HVACR Journeyman (Reciprocal or otherwise) $75.00 (License $50.00 / Processing $25.00)

Licenses are good for 1 year.

• The testing company is PSI (1-800-733-9267)
• The contractor exam has 90 questions and a time limit of 240 minutes. A score of 75% is needed to pass.
• The journeyman exam has 70 questions and a time limit of 180 minutes. A score of 75% is needed to pass.
• The exam fee is $88. If you are sitting for the trade exam and the business law exam in the same session, the fee for both parts combined is $88.
• Topics on the exam include electrical knowledge and controls, natural gas, air distribution systems, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, heating systems, and safety.
• To schedule an examination, contact PSI Examination services at 1-800-733-9267.

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

• ACCA Ductulator (Duct Slide Rule)*
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning OR Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology
• Manual N – Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings*
• Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters
• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)

The following are additional references that were not used in the development of the exam, nor do they contain answers to all the related subject questions. However, due to their related subject matter they are allowed in the testing area under the same conditions as the other books.

• NCCER Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Book 1, Book 2, Book 3. and Book 4

*These references are used only during the Contractors exam and are not needed for the Journeyman portion. 

We offer review for the Oklahoma HVACR Contractor, Journeyman examinations in a home study/tutorial format. The fee for the study guide is $199. This study guide includes sample figures, questions, as well as a highlighting guide for the approved references. For more information, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.

Study Guide Price: $199.99

6 hours of continuing education are required within 1 year after the state adopts a newer code. We offer this online. Click here to learn more.

As of this time, there are no reciprocal agreements.