REFERENCE LIST FOR R-39 AND C-79

The following reference material is allowed in the examination center:

Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)

International Fuel Gas Code, 2018

International Mechanical Code, 2018                                                                  

International Plumbing Code, 2018

The following reference material is NOT allowed in the examination center:

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Ed. 

ACCA Manual D, 2009

REFERENCE LIST FOR R-39 AND C-79 SOLAR 

The following reference material is NOT allowed in the examination center:

Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual, 1997,

SCOPE OF WORK
R-39 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Scope – Installation and repair of comfort air conditioning systems, including refrigeration, evaporative cooling, ventilating and heating with or without solar equipment. Installation and repair of machinery, units, accessories, refrigerator rooms, and insulated refrigerated spaces, and controls in refrigerators. If necessary, a new circuit may be added to the existing service panel or sub-panel. Excluded is the installation of a new service panel or sub-panel.

C-79 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Including Solar Scope – Installation, alteration and repair of refrigeration and evaporative cooling systems, including solar. Installation, alteration and repair of heating systems of “wet,” “dry” or radiant type. “Wet” systems include steam or hot water boilers and coils, or baseboard converters and are limited to 30 PSIG operating pressure of 220°F for hot water and 15 PSIG operating pressure for steam. “Dry” systems include gas-fired furnaces and space heaters. Installation, alteration and repair of ventilation systems. Installation of these systems includes duct work, air filtering devices, water treatment devices, pneumatic or electric controls, and control piping. Thermal and acoustical insulation, vibration isolation materials and devices, liquid fuel piping and tanks, and water and gas piping from service connection to equipment it serves. Testing and balancing of refrigerant, cooling and heating circuits, and air handling systems.

If necessary, a new circuit may be added to the existing service panel or sub-panel. Excluded is the installation of a new service panel or sub-panel. The trade test is considered equivalent for these classifications and upon passing the CBME and trade exam, either license classification may be applied for without further testing.

The R-39/C-79 exam is 80 questions 210 minutes, with a minimum passing score of 70%. 

The R-39/C-79 Solar exam is 30 questions in 75 minutes, with a minimum passing score of 70%.