Contractor License Exam Prep
Contractor license exam prep, required books, online courses, and custom training for Arizona license classifications.
Exam Prep Overview
Contractor license exams reward more than trade experience. The right plan helps you understand the application sequence, organize approved references, practice open-book navigation, and choose the prep format that matches the license you are pursuing.
American Contractors Exam Services can help match your Arizona license path to seminars, online classes, required books, practice exams, or custom training so you are not guessing when it is time to apply, study, or schedule the exam.
State Licensing Overview
Find contractor license exam prep resources for Arizona, including ROC, CR-36 courses, required books, application support, and custom training options.
Arizona contractor licensing requirements depend on the license classification, project value, and trade. Use this page to match the license path you are pursuing with available seminars, required books, online classes, and application support.
State licensing rules change over time. Treat this page as a prep guide and verify application, exam, and renewal requirements with the licensing board before filing or bidding work.
License Classifications
Use these rows to jump into the matching prep path. Final classification scope should always be verified with the board before bidding or applying.
| Class | License Path | Typical Scope | Price | Prep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL | Arizona Residential | Available imported products, books, or training paths for this license category. | Custom | Prep options |
| COMMERCIAL | Arizona Commercial | Available imported products, books, or training paths for this license category. | Custom | Prep options |
| BUSINESS LAW | Arizona Business and Law | Available imported products, books, or training paths for this license category. | Custom | Prep options |
| ELECTRICAL | Arizona Electrical | Available imported products, books, or training paths for this license category. | $795.00 | Prep options |
| NASCLA | Arizona NASCLA | Available imported products, books, or training paths for this license category. | $795.00 | Prep options |
| HVAC MECHANICAL | Arizona HVAC and Mechanical | Available imported products, books, or training paths for this license category. | Custom | Prep options |
| PLUMBING | Arizona Plumbing | Available imported products, books, or training paths for this license category. | Custom | Prep options |
| LOW VOLTAGE FIRE | Arizona Low Voltage and Fire | Available imported products, books, or training paths for this license category. | Custom | Prep options |
| SPECIALTY TRADES | Arizona Specialty Trades | Available imported products, books, or training paths for this license category. | Custom | Prep options |
Exam Details
Most contractor licensing exams test both business/law knowledge and trade-specific knowledge. Open-book exams reward fast reference navigation, tabs, index practice, and repeated timed drills.
| Business/Law | Commonly required for new contractor applicants |
|---|---|
| Trade exam | Depends on classification |
| Reference strategy | Use approved books only and practice finding answers quickly |
Application Walkthrough
Match your trade and project scope to the state classification before buying books or filing paperwork.
Most boards require experience, entity information, insurance, references, financial documentation, or a qualifying agent.
Choose a seminar, webinar, online course, books, or practice exams based on the approved reference list.
File with the board and wait for authorization or approval before scheduling if required.
Use the testing vendor named by the board and bring only approved materials.
Track renewal, monetary limits, insurance, and continuing education requirements after issuance.
Seminars
American Contractors Exam Services offers in-person classroom seminars and live instructor-led webinars for Arizona contractor license exams. In-person classes are the best fit when you want focused time away from the jobsite, direct instructor feedback, hands-on reference-book navigation, tabbing guidance, and timed practice before test day. Choose your license class below to review dates and register.
License Category
Remodeling or repair of an existing residential structure or appurtenance except for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boilers, swimming pools or spas and water wells, which must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor.
The scope of work allowed under the CR7 carpentry classification is included within this scope. This classification does not include work authorized by the A, B1, or B2 scopes.
For projects of $50,000 or less, this classification allows the licensee, on existing structures, to install or repair rough carpentry, finish carpentry, roofing, hardware, millwork, metal studs, metal doors or door frames. Work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, boilers, swimming pools, spas and water wells must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor.
B General Residential Contractor Scope – Construction of all or any part of a residential structure or appurtenance. Also included are the scopes of work allowed by the B3 and CR2 through CR80 license classifications. Work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, boilers, swimming pools, spas and water wells must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. This classification does not include work authorized by the A, B1, or B2 scopes.
B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor Scope – Small commercial construction in connection with any new structure or addition built, being built, or to be built for the support, shelter and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or movable property of any kind for which the total amount paid to the licensee does not exceed $2,000,000. This scope includes the supervision of all or any part of the above and includes the management or direct or indirect supervision of any work performed.
Note: AZ applicants applying for the B-1 or B-2 General Commercial licenses have a choice of trade exams. They can elect to take either the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors or the AZ ROC General Commercial exam. There are differences in these exams. See the PSI CIB for each exam to compare the differences and determine which exam best fits your business needs.
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Construction, alteration and repair in connection with any structure built, being built or to be built for the support, shelter and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or movable property of any kind. This scope includes the supervision of all or any part of the above and includes the management, or direct or indirect supervision of any work performed.
This scope also includes the scopes of work allowed by the CR2 through CR80 license classifications. Work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, boilers, swimming pools, spas and water wells must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. This classification does not include work authorized by the A,B, or B3 scopes.
Note: AZ applicants applying for the B-1 or B-2 General Commercial licenses have a choice of trade exams. They can elect to take either the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors or the AZ ROC General Commercial exam. There are differences in these exams. See the PSI CIB for each exam to compare the differences and determine which exam best fits your business needs.
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All contractor license classifications must take the Business Management examination in addition to any required trade specific examination (this includes the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors
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Installation, alteration, and repair of transmission lines on public right-of-ways, including erection of poles, guying systems, tower line erection, street lighting of all voltages, and all underground systems including ducts for signal, communication, and similar installations. Installing transformers, circuit breakers, capacitors, primary metering devices and other related equipment of all electrical construction is included. All systems of less than 600 volts on or inside a building are excluded.
Installation, alteration, and repair of any wiring, related electrical material and equipment used in the generating, transmitting or utilization of electrical energy less than 600 volts, including all overhead electrical wiring on public right-of-ways for signs and street decorations, and all underground electrical distribution systems of less than 600 volts serving private properties. Installation, alteration, and repair on other than public right-of-ways of all outside, overhead, and underground electrical construction and all wiring in or on any building of less than 600 volts.
*Note: AZ applicants applying for the C-11 or CR-11 Electrical (Commercial) have a choice of trade exams. They can elect to take either the NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Electrical Contractors or the AZ ROC Electrical (Commercial) exam. There are differences in these exams. See the PSI CIB for each exam to compare the differences and determine which exam best fits your business needs.
Installation and repair of electrical systems.
*Note: AZ applicants applying for the R-11 Electrical (Residential) have a choice of trade exams. They can elect to take either the NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Residential Electrical Contractors or the AZ ROC Electrical (Residential) exam. There are differences in these exams. See the PSI CIB for each exam to compare the differences and determine which exam best fits your business needs.
The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) has partnered with several industry stakeholders to create one nationally recognized accredited trade examination for electricians. Through administering state agencies, NASCLA offers (3) different open book electrical trade examinations through the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program. They are Electrical Contractors (Master/Unlimited Electricians), Journeyman Electricians and Residential Electrical Contractors (Residential Electricians).
License Category
The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) has partnered with several industry stakeholders to create one nationally recognized accredited trade examination for electricians. Through administering state agencies, NASCLA offers (3) different open book electrical trade examinations through the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program. They are Electrical Contractors (Master/Unlimited Electricians), Journeyman Electricians and Residential Electrical Contractors (Residential Electricians).
License Category
This classification allows the licensee to construct or repair fixed works, including streets, roads, power and utilities plants, dams, hydroelectric plants, sewage & waste disposal plants, bridges, tunnels and overpasses, and public parks. Also included are the scopes of work allowed by the A-4 through A-19 and CR2 through CR-80 classifications. This classification does not include work authorized by the B-1, B-2, or B-3 scopes.
This classification allows the licensee to install and repair comfort air conditioning systems, including refrigeration, evaporative cooling, ventilating, and heating with or without solar equipment. Installation and repair of machinery, units, accessories, refrigerator rooms, and insulated refrigerator spaces, and controls in refrigerators. If necessary, a new circuit may be added to the existing service panel or sub-panel. Excluded is the installation of a new service panel or sub-panel.
This scope includes all R-39R subclassifications.
R-39R Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
R-39R Temperature Control Systems R
-39R Warm Air Heating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating
R-39R Evaporative Cooling and Ventilators
Upon the effective date of these rules, no new applications for the R-39R Gas Refrigeration, Temperature Control Systems, Warm Air Heating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating, Evaporative Cooling and Ventilators, and Pre-Coolers license classifications will be accepted and no new R-39R licenses in these classifications will be issued.
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Installation, alteration and repair of fire protection systems using water, steam, gas or chemicals. Included is any required excavation, trenching, backfilling and grading, piping from structure and connections to off-premise water supply adjacent to property involving a fire protection system.
Systems may include the following areas of work and related equipment: restaurant hood protection systems; fire pumps and drivers; pressure and storage tanks; all piping and valves; sprinkler heads and nozzles; and application of materials for the prevention of corrosion or freezing. Also included are air compressors, air receivers, bottled inert gases, pressurized chemicals, manifolds, pneumatic, hydraulic or electronic controls, low voltage signaling systems, control piping and the flushing and testing of systems.
License Category
A-11 Steel and Aluminum Erection - Field fabrication, erection, repair, and alteration of architectural and structural steel and aluminum materials common to the industry, including field layout, cutting, assembly and erection by welding, bolting, wire typing or riveting.
R-17 Structural Steel and Aluminum - Installation and repair of architectural and structural shapes and members common to the industry, including reinforcing steel which may be used as structural members for buildings, equipment, and structures.
The trade test is considered equivalent for these classifications and upon passing the CBME and trade exam, either license classification may be applied for without further testing.
Installation and repair of any project involving sewer access holes, the laying of pipe for storm drains, water and gas lines, irrigation and sewers. Includes connecting sewer collector lines to building drains and the installation of septic tanks, leaching lines, dry wells, and all necessary connections, and related excavation and backfilling.
A-9 Swimming Pools Scope – Construction, service, and repair of swimming pools and spas, including water and gas service lines from point of service to pool equipment, wiring from pool equipment to first readily accessible disconnect, pool piping, fittings, backflow prevention devices, waste lines, and other integral parts of a swimming pool or spa. Also included is the installation of swimming pool accessories, covers, safety devices, and fencing for protective purposes, if in the original contract.
B-5 General Swimming Pool Contractor Scope – Construction and repair of swimming pools and spas. Installation of code required pool barriers around the swimming pool or spa and installation of utilities from the point of service to the pool equipment. Construction of other structures or appurtenances is excluded. This scope includes all B-5R sub-classifications.
The trade test is considered equivalent for these classifications and upon passing the CBME and trade exam, either license classification may be applied for without further testing.
Construction and repair of swimming pools and spas. Installation of fencing around the swimming pool or spa and installation of utilities from the point of service to the pool equipment. Construction of other structures or appurtenances is excluded. This scope includes all B-5R subclassifications.
Construction of all or any part of a residential structure or appurtenance. Also included are the scopes of work allowed by the B3 and CR2 through CR80 license classifications. Work related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning systems, boilers, swimming pools, spas and water wells must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor.
This classification allows the licensee to install and repair:1. Gypsum wall board2. Ceiling grid systems3. Movable partitions4. Wall board tape and texture5. Non-load bearing, lightweight, steel wall partitions
The C9/L9 Concrete exam allows applicants to apply for the following licenses:
C9 RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE This license enables the installation and repair of concrete, concrete products, and accessories common to the industry. This scope also includes all C9R sub-classifications.
L9 COMMERCIAL CONCRETE All work in connection with the processing, proportioning, batching, mixing, conveying, and placing of concrete composed of materials common to the concrete industry, including finishing, coloring, curing, repairing, testing, drilling, sawing, grinding, chipping, and grouting. Placing film barriers, sealing and waterproofing are included. Construction, centering and assembling forms, molds, slipforms, and pans. Trenching, excavating, backfilling, and grading in connection with concrete construction. Installation of embedded items essential to or comprising an integral part of the concrete or concrete construction, including reinforcing elements and accessories.
K9 DUAL CONCRETE This classification allows the scope of work permitted by the commercial L9 Concrete and the residential C9 Concrete licenses.
Overview
This classification allows the licensee to perform surface preparation, caulking, drywall patching, drywall taping, sanding, and cleaning as required for the licensee to install, apply or repair wallpaper, wall covering cloth, wall covering vinyl, decorative texture, and paint.
This classification allows the licensee to apply or install weatherproofing (i.e. asphaltum, pitch, tar, felt, glass fabric, or flax) or roof accessories (i.e. flashing, valleys, gravel stops, or sheet metal) as required for the licensee to install or repair roof tile, shingles, shakes, slate, metal roofing systems, urethane foam, and roof insulation or coatings on or above the roof deck.
This classification allows the licensee to replace up to three sheets (96 square feet) of plywood on the roof substrate; and install new or replace existing skylights where it does not require changes to the roof framing or roof structure.
The trade test is considered equivalent for these classifications and upon passing the CBME and trade exam, either license classification may be applied for without further testing.
This classification allows the licensee to prepare a surface as required for the licensee to install and repair the following tile products on horizontal and vertical surfaces:
1. Ceramic
2. Clay
3. Faience
4. Metal
5. Mosaic
6. Glass mosaic
7. Paver
8. Plastic
9. Quarry and stone tiles such as marble or slate
10. Terrazzo Installation of shower doors and tub enclosures are included when a part of the original contract.
Study Materials
These required-reference bundles are tied to Arizona contractor exam paths. Review every matching bundle below, then open the bundle page to confirm included books, editions, pricing, and add-all ordering.
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Required books for Arizona (B-3 and CR-61) Limited Remodeling & Repair Contractor seminar
Required books for Arizona (B and B-2) Residential and Small Commercial Contractor seminar
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Required books for Arizona (B-1) General Commercial Contractor seminar
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Required books for Arizona Business Management seminar
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Required books for Arizona (A-17) Electrical & Transmission Lines seminar
Required books for Arizona (C-11 or CR-11) Electrical seminar
Required books for Arizona (R-11) Residential Electrical seminar
Required books for NASCLA Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician (AZ) seminar
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Required books for NASCLA Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician (AZ) seminar
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Required books for Arizona (A or KA) General Engineering (Commercial) seminar
Required books for Arizona (C-39 or CR-39 or R-39) Residential Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Residential/Commercial) seminar
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Required books for Arizona (C-37 or CR-37 or R-37 or R-37R) Plumbing w/Solar seminar
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Required books for Arizona (C-16 or CR-16) Fire Protection Systems (Residential/Commercial) seminar
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Required books for Arizona (A-11 and R-17 ) Structural Steel and Aluminum Erection seminar
Required books for Arizona (A-12 and CR-80) Sewers, Drains and Pipe Laying seminar
Required books for Arizona (A-9 and B-5) Swimming Pool Contractor (Residential & Commercial) seminar
Required books for Arizona B General Residential Contractor seminar
Required books for Arizona (C-1 or C-10 or CR-1 or R10) Drywall and Acoustical Systems Contractor seminar
Required books for Arizona (C-60 or CR-60 or R-60) Finish Carpentry seminar
Required books for Arizona (C-9 or CR-9 or R-9) Concrete (Residential Commercial) seminar
Required books for Arizona (CR-21) Hardscaping and Irrigation Systems (Residential/Commercial) seminar
Required books for Arizona (CR-31) Masonry (Residential/Commercial) seminar
Required books for Arizona (CR-34) Painting and Wall Covering (Residential/Commercial) seminar
Required books for Arizona (CR-42) Roofing (Residential/Commercial) seminar
Required books for Arizona (CR-48) Ceramic, Plastic, and Metal Tile (Residential/Commercial) seminar
Required books for Arizona (CR-8) Floor Covering (Residential/Commercial) seminar
Required books for Arizona (KA-5 or A-9 or B-5) Swimming Pools (Commercial) General Swimming Pool Contractor (Residential) seminar
Required books for Arizona (KB-1) General Commercial Contractor seminar
Required books for Arizona (R-54) Water Conditioning Equipment seminar
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Required books for Arizona (A-5 and CR-2) Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing seminar
Reciprocity and NASCLA
Reciprocity usually means a trade exam waiver, not permission to operate with another state license. Verify the exact waiver rules with the board before relying on an out-of-state license.
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