Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Hawaii
(C-49) Swimming Pool Contractor

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State of Hawaii
Professional & Vocational Licensing (PVL)

King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant St, Room 301
Honolulu, HI  96813
Phone: (808) 586-3000
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Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (833) 333-4754
Exam Type
CLOSED  BOOK
Exam Content
Content Areas# of
Questions
Calculations, Estimating and Sizing7
Filtration Systems8
Water Treatment Systems4
Excavation, Forming and Reinforcing8
Equipment Piping / Testing4
Fuel Gas Piping / Heaters4
Electrical3
Circulation Systems2
Fencing2
Concrete and Shotcrete8
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
120
Scope of Work

Repair and replacement of pumps, filters, heaters and related circulation piping for swimming pools, whirlpool baths, and jacuzzis; acid washing or repainting of swimming pool, whirlpool bath, and jacuzzi interiors; and repairs to pool tile, coping stones, plaster, and decks.

The state of Hawaii requires that you take and pass a written Business and Law Exam exam for this trade.

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
International Plumbing Code, 2018, ICC
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2.
International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, ICC
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3.
Certified Pool-Spa Operators Handbook, 2006 (updated 2016), NSPF
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4.
Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 2011, 15th Edition, Kosmatka, Kerkhoff, Panarese
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5.
Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition, 2018, ACI/ASCC
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6.
Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition, 2019, CRSI
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7.
Guide to Shotcrete ACI 506R-16, 2016, ACI
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8.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 2011, Dave Roberts
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9.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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Available Study Materials
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PSI OSHA Selections, 2013
Study Guide
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