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Maryland (MD) Master Natural Gas Fitter
Practice Exam Questions & Answers VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Maryland (MD) Master Natural Gas Fitter Practice Exam
Welcome to this practice exam for the Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter license. This exam is
based on the Maryland State Board of Plumbing's examination content outline, which tests
competency in gas fitting regulations, safety, pipe sizing, mathematics and physics, plan
interpretation, system design, and venting . The International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) is the
primary reference standard .
Exam Structure & Key Topics
The Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter exam includes the following core subject areas :
Topic Area 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
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
Domain 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
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Question 1
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
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 .
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Question 2
In addition to holding a valid HVACR license, what is the experience requirement for the Master
Natural Gas Fitter exam?
A) 1 year as a journeyman natural gas fitter
B) 2 years as a licensed journeyman natural gas fitter
C) 4 years of general gas fitting experience
D) 3,750 hours of training under a master plumber
Answer: B
Applicants must have 2 years of work experience as a licensed journeyman natural gas fitter
under the direction of a licensed master plumber, master gas fitter, or approved HVACR master .
Question 3
Which Maryland statute authorizes the State Board of Plumbing to examine applicants for a
master natural gas fitters license?
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A) Maryland Public Utilities Code § 17-404
B) Business Occupations and Professions Title 12, Subtitle 3
C) Maryland Environment Code § 6-201
D) Labor and Employment Title 5, Subtitle 2
Answer: B
MD Business Occupations and Professions Code § 12-304 authorizes the Board to examine
applicants and specifies the required exam content areas .
Question 4
When testing an applicant for a master natural gas fitters license, Maryland law requires the
exam to include at a minimum which of the following areas?
A) Electrical wiring methods
B) Gas fitting regulations, safety, pipe sizing, mathematics and physics, plan interpretation,
system design, and venting
Maryland (MD) Master Natural Gas Fitter
Practice Exam Questions & Answers VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Maryland (MD) Master Natural Gas Fitter Practice Exam
Welcome to this practice exam for the Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter license. This exam is
based on the Maryland State Board of Plumbing's examination content outline, which tests
competency in gas fitting regulations, safety, pipe sizing, mathematics and physics, plan
interpretation, system design, and venting . The International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) is the
primary reference standard .
Exam Structure & Key Topics
The Maryland Master Natural Gas Fitter exam includes the following core subject areas :
Topic Area 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
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
Domain 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
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Question 1
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
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 .
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Question 2
In addition to holding a valid HVACR license, what is the experience requirement for the Master
Natural Gas Fitter exam?
A) 1 year as a journeyman natural gas fitter
B) 2 years as a licensed journeyman natural gas fitter
C) 4 years of general gas fitting experience
D) 3,750 hours of training under a master plumber
Answer: B
Applicants must have 2 years of work experience as a licensed journeyman natural gas fitter
under the direction of a licensed master plumber, master gas fitter, or approved HVACR master .
Question 3
Which Maryland statute authorizes the State Board of Plumbing to examine applicants for a
master natural gas fitters license?
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A) Maryland Public Utilities Code § 17-404
B) Business Occupations and Professions Title 12, Subtitle 3
C) Maryland Environment Code § 6-201
D) Labor and Employment Title 5, Subtitle 2
Answer: B
MD Business Occupations and Professions Code § 12-304 authorizes the Board to examine
applicants and specifies the required exam content areas .
Question 4
When testing an applicant for a master natural gas fitters license, Maryland law requires the
exam to include at a minimum which of the following areas?
A) Electrical wiring methods
B) Gas fitting regulations, safety, pipe sizing, mathematics and physics, plan interpretation,
system design, and venting
