MCC-NH Gas Fitters Exam
What is the minimum percentage needed to pass a written test for each specialty license?
70%
What is the first tier to the specialty license?
Gas Piping Installer
How many hours of educational training are required for the first specialty license?
60 Hours (Safemec 305.02)
How many hours of on-job-training are required for the first specialty license?
1000 Hours (Safemec 305.02)
What is the second tier to the specialty license?
Fuel Gas Installation Technician
How many hours of educational training are required for the second specialty license?
100 Hours Total (Safemec 305.03)
How many hours of on-job-training are required for the second specialty license?
1000 On Job Training Hours (Safemec 305.03)
What is the third tier to the specialty license?
Fuel Gas Service Technician
How many hours of educational training are required for the third specialty license?
140 Hours (Safemec 305.04)
How many hours of on-job-training are required for the third specialty license?
2000 On Job Training Hour (Safemec 305.04)
How much does the initial fuel gas trainee license cost?
$90.00
,How much does the initial fuel gas trainee renewal cost?
$80.00
How many years is a license active before expiration?
2 Years
When does a license expire?
At the end of the birth month
How many questions at minimum are required on each specialty license test?
100
What code covers the 1st and 2nd stage regulators on a LP system?
NFPA58
A gas piping system was installed per code requirements in 2000, and now due to new or revised code
material it no longer meets code, we shall we do?
Contact the AHJ (it may fall under reciprocity)
Which table shall be referenced to design a gas piping system to have no more than a, .5" W.C.
pressure drop for the following conditions; LP gas, 11" W.C. available supply pressure and black iron
pipe?
6.3.1(D)
Which Table shall be referenced to design a gas piping system to have no more than a .5" W.C.
pressure drop for the following conditions; LP gas, 11" W.C. available supply pressure and soft copper
tubing?
6.3.1(F)
Which Table shall be referenced to design a gas piping system to have no more than a .5" W.C.
pressure drop for the following conditions; natural gas, 6" W.C. available supply pressure and black
iron pipe?
6.2.1(B)
What do first stage regulators compensate for?
Change in supply
, When adding appliances to an existing system what shall we do?
Pull a permit
What shall we do to black iron piping installed outdoors above ground?
Paint it
What do 2nd stage regulators compensate for?
Changes in downstream demand
What can cast iron be used for?
Nothing
What Can't cast iron be used for?
Everything
What is Industry best practice pressure drop we design piping systems for
0.5" w.c
Do regulators need to be readily accessible?
Yes
Do meters need to be readily accessible?
Yes
Do shutoffs need to be readily accessible?
Yes
A gas piping installation covered by NFPA 54 includes all fixed piping from where to where?
LP- 1st stage regulator
Nat- Outlet of meter set
What table will be used to determine approximate inputs for typical gas appliance?
Annex A Table 5.4.2.1 (A.5.4.2.1)
Gas meters shall be located in ventilated spaces readily accessible for what purposes?
What is the minimum percentage needed to pass a written test for each specialty license?
70%
What is the first tier to the specialty license?
Gas Piping Installer
How many hours of educational training are required for the first specialty license?
60 Hours (Safemec 305.02)
How many hours of on-job-training are required for the first specialty license?
1000 Hours (Safemec 305.02)
What is the second tier to the specialty license?
Fuel Gas Installation Technician
How many hours of educational training are required for the second specialty license?
100 Hours Total (Safemec 305.03)
How many hours of on-job-training are required for the second specialty license?
1000 On Job Training Hours (Safemec 305.03)
What is the third tier to the specialty license?
Fuel Gas Service Technician
How many hours of educational training are required for the third specialty license?
140 Hours (Safemec 305.04)
How many hours of on-job-training are required for the third specialty license?
2000 On Job Training Hour (Safemec 305.04)
How much does the initial fuel gas trainee license cost?
$90.00
,How much does the initial fuel gas trainee renewal cost?
$80.00
How many years is a license active before expiration?
2 Years
When does a license expire?
At the end of the birth month
How many questions at minimum are required on each specialty license test?
100
What code covers the 1st and 2nd stage regulators on a LP system?
NFPA58
A gas piping system was installed per code requirements in 2000, and now due to new or revised code
material it no longer meets code, we shall we do?
Contact the AHJ (it may fall under reciprocity)
Which table shall be referenced to design a gas piping system to have no more than a, .5" W.C.
pressure drop for the following conditions; LP gas, 11" W.C. available supply pressure and black iron
pipe?
6.3.1(D)
Which Table shall be referenced to design a gas piping system to have no more than a .5" W.C.
pressure drop for the following conditions; LP gas, 11" W.C. available supply pressure and soft copper
tubing?
6.3.1(F)
Which Table shall be referenced to design a gas piping system to have no more than a .5" W.C.
pressure drop for the following conditions; natural gas, 6" W.C. available supply pressure and black
iron pipe?
6.2.1(B)
What do first stage regulators compensate for?
Change in supply
, When adding appliances to an existing system what shall we do?
Pull a permit
What shall we do to black iron piping installed outdoors above ground?
Paint it
What do 2nd stage regulators compensate for?
Changes in downstream demand
What can cast iron be used for?
Nothing
What Can't cast iron be used for?
Everything
What is Industry best practice pressure drop we design piping systems for
0.5" w.c
Do regulators need to be readily accessible?
Yes
Do meters need to be readily accessible?
Yes
Do shutoffs need to be readily accessible?
Yes
A gas piping installation covered by NFPA 54 includes all fixed piping from where to where?
LP- 1st stage regulator
Nat- Outlet of meter set
What table will be used to determine approximate inputs for typical gas appliance?
Annex A Table 5.4.2.1 (A.5.4.2.1)
Gas meters shall be located in ventilated spaces readily accessible for what purposes?
