Mechanical contractor means a contractor 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 an 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 side of the dedicated existing electrical disconnect switch; to install, disconnect, and 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.

Exams

Mechanical Exam

Exam

MAE1Du

Testing Company:		GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
Hours Allotted:		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 -Psychometrics

Business and Law Exams

Exam

AAE2A

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

Courses

Duval 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

Duval County(Florida) Business and Finance (GITS) Course

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$240.00

Books Set

	Mechanical Books OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.
	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: Quantity: 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: Quantity: 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. $91.09 $91.09 Tabs: Quantity: 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. $44.94 $44.94 Tabs: Quantity: Trane Ductulator The Trane Ductulator is a tool used for duct sizing. It provides the user with the dimensions for both rectangular and circular ducts as long a required air flow and air velocity are given. $12.25 $12.25 Quantity: 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: Quantity: 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. $29.87 $29.87 Tabs: Quantity: NFPA 54- National Fuel Gas Code The NFPA 54 covers fuel gas piping systems, appliances, equipment, and related accessories. $71.66 $71.66 Tabs: Quantity: 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: Quantity: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Helps prepare readers for HVAC State and County Exams. $146.66 $146.66 Tabs: Quantity: 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: Quantity: Florida Building Code - Building Florida Building Code 2017 edition is the primary source for building code compliance in Florida. $143.32 $143.32 Tabs: Quantity:
	Business and Law Books OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.
	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: Quantity: 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. $29.87 $29.87 Tabs: Quantity: