NABCEP Solar Heating System Inspector Certification — Requirements & Free Practice

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Application And Exam Fees Required: true
Application Required: true
Code Of Ethics Agreement Required: true
Exam Eligibility Period: One year from application approval; a new application and exam fee are required if the exam is not taken within that period.
Exam Prerequisites: NABCEP states no specific prerequisites to taking the SHSI exam; familiarity with solar heating systems and applicable codes is presumed.
Minimum Age: 18

Exam questions: Total questions: 45; Scored questions: 40; Unscored questions: 5; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.

Examination outline

APPROPRIATE SYSTEM DESIGN FOR APPLICATIONS
- Identify System Type And Application
- Verify System Is Appropriate For Application
- Verify complete system documentation
STRUCTURAL
- Verify Integrity Of Building And Building-Mounted Structures
- Verify Integrity Of Ground-Mounted Solar Arrays
- Verify Integrity Of Penetrations
- Verify capability of structure to support storage tank load
MECHANICAL AND SOLAR LOOP
- Verify Installed Solar Components
- Verify Solar Loop Piping
PLUMBING/POTABLE PIPING
- Verify Potable Components
- Verify Potable Piping
Electrical
- Verify Wiring
- Verify Electrical Components

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