The Municipal Association began its Trades Certification program in 1965 and currently offers exams in
- Electrical: current
codebook - NEC 2017;
NEC 2020, effective 1/1/2023 - Plumbing: current codebook – IPC 2018;
IPC 2021, effective 1/1/2023 - HARV/Mechanical, Sheet Metal, Pipefitting: current codebook - IMC 2018;
IMC 2021, effective 1/1/2023 - Gasfitting – current codebook: International Fuel Gas Code 2018;
IFGC 2021, effective 1/1/2023
This certification should not be confused with the South Carolina Mechanical Contractors License or the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission's Specialty Contractors License.
COVID-19 Update
What
is Examroom?
Examroom is a remote test
monitoring service that allows you to take your test on your own computer at
your home. You schedule the test the same way you would an in-person testing
site; by selecting your preferred test date and time. Then, on test day, you
log into the Examroom website and request to start your exam. A test proctor
will greet you over your computer, will verify your identity, take your
picture, and observe you throughout the testing process.
How to decide whether to use Examroom? Not every computer system is capable of taking a test on Examroom. The following are the minimum requirements that your computer system would need to meet in order to qualify to take your test using the Examroom service:
- Operating system on computer needs to be recent (less than 3 – 4 years old)
- Works on a MAC, PC, or Chromebook
- Need either a Chrome or Firefox browser (Chrome works best)
- Need a functioning computer web-camera and microphone
- Need a good consistent Internet connection capable of uploading files in excess of 3 Mbps
When prompted “Permission to access camera and microphone,” you must click “Allow”.