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South Carolina

Commercial Boiler Installation Contractor

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South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board
Synergy Business Park - Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia, SC  29210
Phone: (803) 896-4686
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855)  340-3701
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Content Areas# of
Questions
Code Compliance10
Boilers — Low Pressure12
Boilers — High Pressure8
Boilers — Steam Traps5
Boilers — Safety5
Piping4
Welding6
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (hours):
3.0
Scope of Work

Includes those who are qualified to install, repair, and service boilers and boiler piping including the boiler auxiliary equipment, controls, and actuated machinery and dryer rolls.  To qualify for this subclassification, a person must pass a technical examination administered by the board or must be the holder of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 'S' stamp or hold the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBPVI) 'R' stamp and meet the requirements for licensure according to this chapter.

All Commercial General and Mechanical Contractors are required to pass Business Management & Law exam in addition to any technical examinations required for the specific license category or subcategory.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1a.
South Carolina Mechanical Code, 2021, ICC
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1b.
International Mechanical Code, 2021, ICC
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2a.
South Carolina Fuel Gas Code, 2021, ICC
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2b.
International Fuel Gas Code, 2021, ICC
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3.
NFPA 85: Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code, 2011, NFPA
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4.
Low Pressure Boilers, 4th Edition, 2012, Frederick Steingress
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5.
High Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition, 2012, Steingress & Frost
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6.
Pipefitters Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1967, Forrest Lindsey
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7.
Pipe Welding Procedures, 2nd Edition, 2003, Hoobasarl Rampaul
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8.
System Design Manual - Part III: Piping Design, 1973, Carrier
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