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Candidate Information Handbook
Solar Thermal Study Guide
Other Solar Thermal Resources

Candidate Information Handbook  Candidate Information Handbook  Candidate Information Handbook 

The Candidate Information Handbook for NABCEP Solar Thermal Installer Certification provides guidance and policies about applying for, achieving, and maintaining this personal certification and the integrity of the Program.  It also contains relevant forms and applications necessary for solar thermal certification and recertification. 

Solar Thermal Study Guide
The Solar Thermal Study Guide presents some of the basic cognitive material that individuals who install and maintain Solar Thermal systems should know and understand to help individuals better prepare for the NABCEP solar thermal installer examination.  It does not provide all of the materials needed for completing the certification examination. Knowledge of the information presented, knowledge of pertinent sections of the International Plumbing Code and appropriate experience and qualifications are generally required of those applying for and completing the NABCEP certification process. The Guide, based on a task analysis for the Solar Thermal system installer, which includes the eight major job/task areas when installing solar water heating and solar pool heating systems, also contains sample exam questions with an answer key.  Return to top


Other Solar Thermal Resources
The following reference list identifies training materials, reports, and codes and standards associated with the design and installation of solar thermal systems. Many of the sample questions come from these references.  Please refer to the NABCEP Solar Thermal Installer Certification Study Guide for additional direction on preparing for the NABCEP examination.

1.       Solar Water and Pool Heating Manual, Design and Installation & Repair and Maintenance, January, 2006. Florida Solar Energy Center, 1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922-5703. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/industry/resources/solar_thermal/manual/index.htm 

2.       2005 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 29 Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.  U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA, OSHA Publications, P.O. Box 37535, Washington, D.C. 20013-7535. 

3.       SRCC Document OG 300, Operating Guidelines and Minimum Standards for Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems, May 2002, Solar Rating and Certification Corporation.

4.       The Copper Tube Handbook, Copper Development Association, 260 Madison Avemue, New York, NY 10016.

5.       Residential Solar Water Heater with Heat Exchanger. Provided by solar water heater manufacturers upon purchase of the unit. The manual may be downloaded from the NABCEP website at www.nabcep.org

6.       Uniform Plumbing Code, 2006. International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, 5001 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA 91761-2816.

 

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Additional Reading Material:

1.       Solar Hot Water Systems Lessons Learned 1977 to Today, 2004. Tom Lane, Energy Conservation Services, 6120 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 

2.       Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, Cratftsman Book Co., 6058 Corte Del Cedro, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA 92018 

Note: The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, 5th Edition is a good resource for those replacing a current roof surface.

3.       2005 National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association. One Battery Park, Quincy, MA 02269. http://www.nfpa.org/nec

The examination reference list is updated periodically, and may include new editions, new references, or removal of references from prior lists.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the references effective for the examination date for which you are scheduled.  The Board has approved these references for the examination, and answers to the questions are based on the editions listed.

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners provides these resources for your use. Please Contact us for further information on these topics, or to let us know about other resource information on these topics, or to let us know about other resource information which you would find beneficial.  

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