Recommended Exam Study Materials (Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinkler Fitters)

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Refrigeration Technician and Refrigeration Contractor

Recommended Literature

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems – 522 CMR 9.00. This may be purchased from the State House Bookstore Boston @ [phone] or Springfield @ [phone].
• Modern Refrigeration\Air Conditioning – Althouse ISBN-13 # 978-1619601994.
• ANSI\ASHRAE Standard 15 & 34, 2013 Edition. This may be purchased from: ASHRAE Customer Services – 1791 Tullie Circle NE – Atlanta, GA 30329-2305 Telephone Nos. [phone] or [phone] (for orders in U.S or Canada). E-mail orders may be placed at [e-mail] or visit the ASHRAE website @ www.ASHRAE.org

Pipefitter Journeyman and Pipefitter Master

Recommended Literature

• 528 CMR – Bureau of Pipefitters & Refrigeration Technicians
• 522 CMR – Board of Boiler Rules
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Sections I, IV and IX *
• ANSI\ASME Piping Codes – B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.5, and B31.9
• IPT Pipe Trades Handbook, Authored by Lee – ISBN-13: 978-092085518. May be purchased from the State House Bookstore Boston @ [phone] or Springfield @ [phone].

Sprinkler Fitter

Recommended Literature

• NFPA 13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 13A – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 13D – Installation of Sprinkler Systems on One- or Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes
• NFPS 13R – Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height
• NFPA 14 – Standpipe and Hose Systems
• NFPA 14A – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Standpipe and Hose Systems
• NFPA 15 – Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
• NFPA 16 – Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Spray Systems
• NFPA 16A – Installation of Closed-head Foam-water Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 20 – Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps
• NFPA 22 – Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
• NFPA 24 – Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtances
• NFPA 26 – Supervision of Valves Controlling Water Supplies for Fire Protection
• NFPA 231 – General Storage
• NFPA 231C – Rack Storage of Material
• 527 CMR – Code of Massachusetts Fire Protection Regulations
• 780 CMR – Massachusetts Building Code
• Massachusetts General Law (MGL), Chapter 148 – Fire Protection

All CMRs may be purchased for the State House Bookstore by calling [phone] or via the web @ https://www.sec.state.ma.us/spr/sprcat/catidx.htm

NFPA standards may be purchased via the web @ https://www.nfpa.org/

Sprinkler Fitter Contractor

Recommended Literature

• NFPA 13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 13A – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 13D – Installation of Sprinkler Systems on One- or Two-Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes
• NFPS 13R – Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height
• NFPA 14 – Standpipe and Hose Systems
• NFPA 15 – Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
• NFPA 16 – Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Spray Systems
• NFPA 20 – Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps
• NFPA 22 – Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
• NFPA 24 – Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances
• NFPA 26 – Supervision of Valves Controlling Water Supplies for Fire Protection
• NFPA 40 – Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film
• NFPA 40E – Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic
• NFPA 72 – Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Fire Protective Signaling Systems
• NFPA 88A – Parking Structures
• NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
• NFPA 170 Fire Safety Symbols
• NFPA 231 – General Storage
• NFPA 231C – Rack Storage of Material
• NFPA 231D – Storage of Rubber Tires
• NFPA 231F – Roll Paper Storage
• NFPA 291 – Fire Flow Testing & Marking of Hydrants
• NFPA 409 – Aircraft Hanger
• NFPA 491M – Hazardous Chemical Reactions
• NFPA 664 – Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
• NFPA 850 – Fossil Fueled Steam and Combustion Turbine Electric Generating Plants
• NFPA 901 – Uniform Coding for Fire Protection
• 527 CMR – Code of Massachusetts Fire Protection Regulations
• 780 CMR – Massachusetts Building Code
• Massachusetts General Law (MGL), Chapter 148 – Fire Protection

All CMRs may be purchased for the State House Bookstore by calling [phone] or via the web @ https://www.sec.state.ma.us/spr/sprcat/catidx.htm

NFPA standards may be purchased via the web @ https://www.nfpa.org/