Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Virginia Refrigeration (REF)

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Commonwealth of Virginia
DPOR Board of Contractors

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA  23233
(804) 367-8511
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3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 340-3910
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
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Scope of Work

Service which provides for installation, repair, or removal of any refrigeration equipment (excluding HVAC equipment).  No electrical, plumbing, gas fitting, or HVAC functions are provided by this specialty.  This specialty is intended for those contractors who repair or install coolers, refrigerated casework, ice-making machines, drinking fountains, cold room equipment, and similar hermetic refrigeration equipment.  The HVAC classification also provides for this function.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 19th Edition, 2013, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciano
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2.
International Mechanical Code, 2018 or 2021, ICC
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NOTICE:  AS of 5/1/25, only the 2021 versions of ICC codes will be used to create questions for specialty exams.

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