Alabama
Municipal and Utility

Apply for the License

Licensing Board for General Contractors
2525 Fairlane Drive (Executive Park)
Montgomery, AL 36116
Phone: (334) 272-5030 Ext 226
www.genconbd.state.al.us

Exam Administrator

PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Excavation and Grading	6
Electrical Power Distribution	10
Fuel Distribution	12
Swimming Pools	4
Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement	12
Shotcrete and Gunite	4
Water and Sewer Piping	15
Communication Systems	5
Boring and Tunneling	4
Erosion and Sedimentation Control	2
Safety	8
Alabama One Call	2
Welding	6

Total Number of Test Questions:	90
Time Allowed (minutes):	220
Passing Score:	70%

The state of Alabama also requires that you take and pass a written Business Management exam for this trade.

Part of this exam requires knowledge of business management principles. We offer those study materials on a separate Alabama Business and Law web page.

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2004 or later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI.
2.	Recommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Refueling (RP200), 2003, Petroleum Equipment Institute.
3.	Recommended Procedures for Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware (RP400), 2002, Petroleum Equipment Institute.
4.	ASME B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, 2007, ASME.
5.	National Electrical Safety Code (C2-2002), IEEE.
6.	Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 10th Edition, 2007, Thomas M. Shoemaker, James E. Mack.
7.	Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2000, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association.
8.	Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation, 2007, American Concrete Pipe Association.
9.	Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts.
10.	Jacked Tunnel Design and Construction, 1998, Marco D. Boscardin, American Society of Civil Engineers.
11.	Erectors' Manual: Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Precast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.
12.	Modern Welding, 2004, Carl H. Turnquist, William A. Bowditch, Kevin E. Bowditch, Andrew D. Althouse.
13.	Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14th Edition, 2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, Beatrix Kerkhoff, PCA.
14.	Guide to Shotcrete - ACI 506R-90, 1995, American Concrete Institute.
15.	Storm Water Management for Construction Activities - Summary Guidance (EPA 833-R-92-001), 1992, Environmental Protection Agency.
16.	Alabama One Call - Dig Safely, AL Act 94-487 S.299, AL One Call.
17.	Certified Pool-Spa Operators Handbook, 2006, National Swimming Pool Foundation.