Construction Trade Research Area

Arizona
B-1 General Commercial Contractor
(Commercial / Dual License KB-1)

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
Sitework 9
Concrete 13
Masonry 8
Metals 11
Carpentry 8
Thermal and Moisture Protection 8
Doors and Windows 5
Finishes 7
Safety 11
General Building Code 8
Equipment and Tools 5
General Plan Reading 7

Total Number of Test Questions: 100
Time Allowed (minutes): 240
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 Building Code, 2009, ICC. Doc Link
3. ACI 318-08: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, 2008, ACI.
4. ACI 530-08: Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, 2008, ACI.

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam

1. Carpentry & Building Construction, 2010, John Feirer, Gilbert Hutchings and Mark Feirer. Buy at Amazon
2. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14th Edition, 2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese.
3. Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts. Buy at Amazon
4. Gypsum Construction Handbook, 2009, USG.
5. Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone, 7th Edition, 2010, Clois E. Kicklighter. Buy at Amazon
6. Placing Reinforcing Bars: Recommended Practices, 9th Edition, 2011, CRSI. Buy at Amazon
7. Painting & Decorating Craftman's Manual, 9th Edition, 2011, Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.
8. NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems, 2007, NRCA.
9. NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2009, NRCA.
10. Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 2nd Edition, 2006, Steel Joist Institute.
11. Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 2nd Edition, 2006, Steel Deck Institute. Doc Link

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