List of Required Books by Trade
Remember, Florida Test Success is not a bookstore as our emphasis is on education not selling books that can be obtained from various sources. Most importantly, make sure you purchase the most up- to-date version of each book. Also, we recommend that you DO NOT buy tabbed and highlighted books. We rely of a very limited tabbing system, installing only those tabs for subjects that are omitted from the index or table of contents of a book. Over tabbing a book just creates clutter that slows down finding answers. Also, our unique highlights more accurately reflect what is actually on the test. Less is more when it comes to finding answers quickly, so we use strategically placed tabs and highlights only. A current list of required textbooks by Trade is shown below.
Business & Finance Exam
(6 Publications)
- AIA201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017
- AIA401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, 2017
- AIA701 Instructions to Bidders, 2018
- Builders Guide to Accounting, 2001
- Florida Contractors Manual, 2021
- Florida Statues Chapter 455, 2024
Contract Administration & Project Management Exam
(18 Publications, those in blue are not permitted in the exam and are shown for study purposes only)
- AIA201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017
- AIA401 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor-Subcontractor, 2017
- AIA701 Instructions to Bidders, 2018
- Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926
- Florida Contractors Manual, 2021
- Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, Ronald C. Smith and Ca K. Andres, 11th Edition, 2024
- Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 2024
- Building Component Safety Information: BCSI "Guide to Good Practices for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Connected Wood Trusses”, 2025
- Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
- Florida Building Code - Accessibility, 2023
- Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023
- Florida Building Code - Existing Building, 2023
- Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation, 2023
- Builders Guide to Accounting, 2001
- Walker’s Building Estimators Reference Book – 2024
- Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures- 17th Edition
- Placing Reinforcing Bars- 10th Edition
- Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Product – 2018.
Roofing Exam
(11 Publications)
- Walker’s Building Estimators Reference Book, 2024
- Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926, 2024
- Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
- Florida Building Code – Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zones, 2023
- SMNCA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7th Edition, January 2012
- Roofing Construction ad Estimating, 13th Printing, 2022
- NRCA: Membrane Roof System, 2023
- NRCA: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
- NRCA: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2024
- NRCA: Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation Air Leakage Control, 2022
- NRCA: Waterproofing Manual, 2022, 2nd Edition
AIR A & B (HVAC Exam)
(15 Publications)
- Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926
- Florida Building Code – Mechanical, 2023
- Florida Building Code - Energy Conservation, 2023
- Florida Contractors Manual, 2021
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Troubleshooting Handbook, 2nd Edition, 2003
- Pipefitters Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1967
- NFPA 90A- Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2015
- NFPA 90B – Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, 2024
- NFPA 96 – Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2021
- SMCNA – Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards, 8th Edition, 2021
- SMCNA – HVAC Duct Construction Standard’s - Metal and Flexible, 4th Edition, 2020
- SMCNA – Energy Systems Analysis and Analysis, 2nd Edition, 2014
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 9th Edition, 2021
- Trane Ductulator, 1976 or later
- Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 2023
Plumbing Exam
(12 Publications)
- Chapter 64E, Florida Administrative Code, Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, July 16, 2018
- Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926, 2024
- Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, 2013
- NFPA: Standards for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2019
- NFPA: Health Care Facilities (Chapters 3, 5, Annex A & C), 2021
- Plumber’s Handbook Revised, 2018, 5th Edition or 2023, 6th Edition
- Solar Thermal Manual: Solar Water & Pool Heating Manual, 2006
- Florida Building Code - Residential, 2023
- Florida Building Code – Accessibility, 2023
- Florida Building Code – Plumbing, 2023
- Florida Building Code – Fuel Gas, 2023
- Florida Building Code – Mechanical 2023