Mechanical Contractor (GITS) for Brevard County

Mechanical Contractor means any person or firm qualified and certified by the board whose services are unlimited in the execution of contracts requiring the experience, knowledge and skill to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend or design, when not prohibited by law, central air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilating systems, including duct work in connection with a complete system only to the extent such duct work is performed by the contractor as is necessary to make complete and air-distribution system, boiler and unfired pressure vessel systems, lift station equipment and piping, and all appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection therewith; to install, maintain, repair, fabricate, alter, extend or design, when not prohibited by law, piping, insulation of pipes, vessels and ducts, pressure and process piping, pneumatic control piping, gasoline tanks and pump installations and piping for same, standpipes, air piping, vacuum line piping, oxygen lines, nitrous oxide piping, ink and chemical lines, fuel transmission lines and natural gas fuel lines within buildings; to replace, disconnect or reconnect power wiring on the load of the dedicated existing electrical disconnect switch; to install, disconnect, reconnect low voltage heating, ventilating and air conditioning control wiring; and to install a condensate drain from an air conditioning unit to an existing safe waste or other approved disposal other than a direct connection to a sanitary system. The scope of work for such contractor shall also include any excavation work incidental thereto, but shall not include any work such as liquefied petroleum gas fuel lines within buildings, potable water lines or connections thereto, sanitary sewer lines, swimming pool piping and filters, or electrical power wiring.

Mechanical Contractor Courses

• Brevard County (Florida) Mechanical Contractor (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Brevard County (Florida) Business Procedures (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $240.00

  $240.00

Mechanical Contractor Exams (Trade and Business)

Mechanical Exam

• Testing Method: Open book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 4h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 100
• Subjects Involved:
  • Code Compliance
  • Fuel Gas
  • Ductwork Systems and Sizing
  • Load Calculations
  • Boilers
  • General
  • Maintenance and Service
  • Controls
  • Piping
  • Insulation
  • Psychrometrics

Business and Law Exam

• Testing Method: Open Book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Allotted: 2h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
• Number of questions: 50
• Subjects Involved:
  • Insurance Laws
  • Tax Laws
  • Safety
  • Management
  • Lien Laws
  • Employment Laws
  • General Accounting

Bookset For Mechanical Contractor

The books set includes all required references for both the Mechanical and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

Mechanical Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Building Code - Mechanical

  The Florida Mechanical Code is currently on its 2017 edition and is the most widely used reference for Mechanical-installations compliance in the State.

  $88.00

  $88.00

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Building Code Ch 13 Energy Efficiency

  Out of Print. This book used to be Chapter 13 within the 2007 version of the Florida Building Code (building volume). When the 2010 edition of the Florida Building Code came out, chapter 13 was removed from the Florida Building Code (building volume) and a separate code was created. What used to be Chapter 13 is now known as The Florida Building Code-Energy Conservation. Although this reference is still listed by GITS as one of the references used for some tests, it is NOT used during the test. This reference is no longer printed by the publisher. Please DISREGARD this particular book/item. It is no longer used for testing.

  Sales price: $0.00

  Tabs:

  Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Building Code - Fuel Gas

  The Fuel Gas Code currently used for state contractor testing in Florida is the 6th edition (2017) . This reference is used during mechanical and plumbing tests.

  $88.00

  $88.00

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

  Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is an important book in the AC trade, it is the sort of book you want to keep within reach when troubleshooting systems.

  $86.15

  $86.15

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible

  The HVAC Duct Construction Standards is a SMACNA publication which deals with all aspects of metal and flexible duct construction.

  $177.78

  $177.78

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  ACCA Duct Slide Rule

  This didactic tool provides instruction on the basic principles associated with the designing of air distribution systems, as well as an easy way to size round and rectangular duct systems.

  $79.14

  $79.14

  Tabs:

  No (No additional charge)

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  NFPA 54- National Fuel Gas Code

  The NFPA 54 covers fuel gas piping systems, appliances, equipment, and related accessories.

  $71.66

  $71.66

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Plumbing Technology: Design and Installation

  Plumbing Technology Design and Installation is a great go-to reference for contractors and journeymen in the plumbing field looking in step-by-step solutions to everyday plumbing installation challenges. This a also an important book to review prior to some plumbing contractor licensing exams.

  $142.20

  $142.20

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

  Helps prepare readers for HVAC State and County Exams.

  $146.66

  $146.66

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual

  Architectural Sheet Metal Manual is the go-to reference for contractors in the mechanical and sheet metal trades.

  $249.60

  $249.60

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Building Code - Building

  Florida Building Code 2017 edition is the primary source for building code compliance in Florida.

  $137.59

  $137.59

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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Business and Law Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Contractor's Business Procedures Reference Manual

  This book includes many of the aspects of operating a business related to the construction industry and shows everything there is to know about the proper way to file taxes; what insurance to carry; how to manage daily accounts, and how, when, and why to file a paperwork for a lien.

  $69.43

  $69.43

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity: