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Recommended exam study materials (Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinkler Fitters)

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Refrigeration Technician and Refrigeration Contractor

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems – 522 CMR 9.00. This may be purchased from the State House Bookstore Boston @ (617) 727-2834 or Springfield @ (413) 784-1376.
  • 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. (404) 636-8400 or (800) 527-4723 (for orders in U.S or Canada). E-mail orders may be placed at orders@ASHRAE.org or the ASHRAE website.

Pipefitter Journeyman and Pipefitter Master

  • 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 @ (617) 727-2834 or Springfield @ (413) 784-1376.

Sprinkler Fitter

  • 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 Appurtenances
  • 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 on the State House Bookstore or by calling (617) 727-2834.

NFPA standards may be purchased via the web.

Sprinkler Fitter Contractor

  • 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 on the State House Bookstore or by calling (617) 727-2834.

NFPA standards may be purchased via the web.

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