Construction Trade Research Area

Arizona
A-12 Sewers, Drains and Pipe Laying
(Commercial / Dual License K-80)

Apply for the License

Arizona Registrar of Contractors
3838 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 542-1525
Licensing Link

Exam Administrator

PSI Services, LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267, Fax: (702) 932-2666
Examination Link

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas # of Questions
Water Piping 10
Gas Piping 10
Sewers and Storm Drain Systems 20
General Piping 5
Septic Systems 5
Excavation and Backfilling 20
Safety 5
Welding 5

Total Number of Test Questions: 80
Time Allowed (minutes): 210
Passing Percentage: 70%

 

The state of Arizona 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 Arizona Business Management web page.

 

Reference Books Permitted in the Exam

1. Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926, Revised as of 2008 or later (OSHA) - OR - Selections as of 2008 by PSI. Reference page
2. International Plumbing Code, 2009, ICC. Doc Link
3. NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2003, NFPA.
4. AWWA Standard for Installation of Ductile Iron Water Mains and their Appurtenances, C-600-99, 1999, American Water Works Association.
5. ASME B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, 2007, ASME.
6. On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006. Doc Link

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam

1. Excavation and Grading Handbook, Revised 2nd Edition, 1987, Nick Capachi.
2. Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2007 Edition, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association.
3. Modern Welding, 2004 Edition, Carl H. Turnquist, William A. Bowditch, Kevin E. Bowditch, Andrew D. Althouse. Buy from Amazon
4. Pipefitter’s Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1967, Forrest R. Lindsey. Buy at Amazon
5. Concrete Pipe Installation Manual, 1995, American Concrete Pipe Association. Doc Link
6. Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation, 2007, American Concrete Pipe Association. Doc Link
7. Pipe Welding Procedures, 1973, Hoobasar Rampaul.
8. IPT's Pipe Trades Handbook, Robert A. Lee, 1991, IPT Publishing and Training.
9. Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts. Buy at Amazon
10. Arizona 811: Arizona Blue Stake, Inc., July 2010, Arizona Blue Stake.

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