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Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter Practice
Exam Questions & Answers VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Maryland (MD) Master Natural Gas Fitter Practice Exam
Exam Overview & Key Information
Category Details
Licensing Authority Maryland State Board of Plumbing
Governing Statutes Business Occupations & Professions Title 12
Exam Provider PSI Exams
Primary Code International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) / NFPA 54
Exam Domains 7 mandatory areas defined by statute
Passing Score 70% or higher
License Fee (Original) $150.50
Renewal Fee $43.50
Insurance Requirement $300,000 General Liability + $100,000 Property Damage
Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter Exam Domains
According to Maryland Business Occupations and Professions § 12-304(d)(3), the Master
Natural Gas Fitter exam must include the following seven areas :
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Domain Description
Gas Fitting Regulations Maryland-specific and IFGC code requirements
Safety Regulations Installation and operational safety standards
Pipe Sizing Calculating gas pipe diameters for demand
Mathematics & Physics Principles relating to gas fitting
Plan Interpretation Reading construction drawings
System Design Natural gas systems for buildings
Appliance Venting Proper venting of gas appliances
100 Scenario-Based Practice Questions
Section 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements (Questions 1-20)
Question 1
In Maryland, which state government entity is mandated by law to administer the Master
Natural Gas Fitter examination at least once a year in Baltimore City?
A) The Maryland Department of Labor
B) The Maryland Public Service Commission
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C) The Maryland Board of Plumbing
D) The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office
Answer: C
Rationale: Maryland law explicitly requires the Board to give the examination at least once a
year in Baltimore City. The Maryland Board of Plumbing oversees the licensing and examination
of plumbers and gas fitters in the state .
Question 2
To qualify for the Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter examination, an applicant must hold
which current license?
A) A Maryland Master Plumber/Gas Fitter license
B) A Maryland HVACR master or master restricted heating license
C) A Maryland Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter license only
D) A Maryland Propane Gas Fitter certificate
Answer: B
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Rationale: Maryland requires applicants for the Master Natural Gas Fitter exam to hold a
current Maryland HVACR master or master restricted heating license in good standing.
Additionally, they must have 2 years of experience as a licensed journeyman natural gas fitter .
Question 3
According to Maryland code, the examination for a Master Natural Gas Fitters license must
include a minimum of seven specific areas. Which of the following is NOT one of those
mandated areas?
A) Gas fitting regulations and safety regulations
B) Business management and marketing strategies
C) Pipe sizing and common principles of mathematics and physics relating to gas fitting
D) Interpretation of plans and drawings and venting gas appliances
Answer: B
Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter Practice
Exam Questions & Answers VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Maryland (MD) Master Natural Gas Fitter Practice Exam
Exam Overview & Key Information
Category Details
Licensing Authority Maryland State Board of Plumbing
Governing Statutes Business Occupations & Professions Title 12
Exam Provider PSI Exams
Primary Code International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) / NFPA 54
Exam Domains 7 mandatory areas defined by statute
Passing Score 70% or higher
License Fee (Original) $150.50
Renewal Fee $43.50
Insurance Requirement $300,000 General Liability + $100,000 Property Damage
Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter Exam Domains
According to Maryland Business Occupations and Professions § 12-304(d)(3), the Master
Natural Gas Fitter exam must include the following seven areas :
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Domain Description
Gas Fitting Regulations Maryland-specific and IFGC code requirements
Safety Regulations Installation and operational safety standards
Pipe Sizing Calculating gas pipe diameters for demand
Mathematics & Physics Principles relating to gas fitting
Plan Interpretation Reading construction drawings
System Design Natural gas systems for buildings
Appliance Venting Proper venting of gas appliances
100 Scenario-Based Practice Questions
Section 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements (Questions 1-20)
Question 1
In Maryland, which state government entity is mandated by law to administer the Master
Natural Gas Fitter examination at least once a year in Baltimore City?
A) The Maryland Department of Labor
B) The Maryland Public Service Commission
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C) The Maryland Board of Plumbing
D) The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office
Answer: C
Rationale: Maryland law explicitly requires the Board to give the examination at least once a
year in Baltimore City. The Maryland Board of Plumbing oversees the licensing and examination
of plumbers and gas fitters in the state .
Question 2
To qualify for the Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter examination, an applicant must hold
which current license?
A) A Maryland Master Plumber/Gas Fitter license
B) A Maryland HVACR master or master restricted heating license
C) A Maryland Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter license only
D) A Maryland Propane Gas Fitter certificate
Answer: B
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Rationale: Maryland requires applicants for the Master Natural Gas Fitter exam to hold a
current Maryland HVACR master or master restricted heating license in good standing.
Additionally, they must have 2 years of experience as a licensed journeyman natural gas fitter .
Question 3
According to Maryland code, the examination for a Master Natural Gas Fitters license must
include a minimum of seven specific areas. Which of the following is NOT one of those
mandated areas?
A) Gas fitting regulations and safety regulations
B) Business management and marketing strategies
C) Pipe sizing and common principles of mathematics and physics relating to gas fitting
D) Interpretation of plans and drawings and venting gas appliances
Answer: B
