Required Books
The reference materials listed were used to create the questions for this exam. The exam may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of reference books as they become available. For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.
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American Contractors Exam Services
This book takes 5-7 business days to ship. Asphalt in Pavement Maintenance/MS-16 provides practical information on methods, equipment,…
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Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, Ninth Edition, follows in the footsteps of previous editions by laying out the…
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Explains how to handle all excavation, grading, compaction, paving and pipeline work: setting cut and fill stakes (with…
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This comprehensive handbook covers HMA project organization, mix design and job mix formulas, types of HMA manufacturing facilities,…
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Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry), Published by American…
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Pipe and Excavation Contracting by Dave Roberts; published by Craftsman Book Co; (2011). Pipeline contracting can be rewarding…
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Arizona Application Processing
Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
This classification allows the scopes of work permitted by the commercial A-5 Excavating, Grading, and Oil Surfacing and the residential R-2 Excavating, Grading, and Oil Surfacing licenses. A-5 EXCAVATING, GRADING AND OIL SURFACING: This classification allows the licensee to apply oil surfacing or other similar products; place shoring, casing, geotextiles or liners; and perform incidental blasting or drilling as required for the licensee to move, alter, or repair earthen materials by:
1. Digging
2. Trenching
3. Grading
4. Horizontal boring
5. Compacting
6. Filling This license does not allow the licensee to excavate for water, gas or oil wells.
R-2 EXCAVATING, GRADING AND OIL SURFACING: This classification allows the licensee to apply oil surfacing or other similar products and place shoring, casing, geotextiles or liners as required for the licensee to move, alter, or repair earthen materials by:
1. Digging
2. Trenching
3. Grading
4. Horizontal boring
5. Compacting
6. Filling #
License Requirements
Applicants are required to have 4 years of verifiable experience and must pass the Arizona Business Management Exam in addition to the CR-2 exam.
All Contractors are required to obtain bonds. The amount is based on the license classification and the yearly work volume.
For the lowest priced bonds in Arizona call our office at (480) 689-8356.
Reciprocity
Reciprocity information can be obtained by contacting the Registrar of Contractors
Continuing Education
Continuing Education requirements, if any, can be obtained by contacting the Registrar of Contractors
The Exam
The Business Management exam is also required.
The CR-2 / A-5 exam is 30 questions, multiple-choice with a 1-hour and 15 minute time limit.
The exam is open-book with 70% required to pass.
Exam fees are $66.00 for one exam or $116.00 for two exams (Business Management and one trade)
Testing is through PSI and approval is required
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors does not offer a seminar to prepare for the Arizona CR-2 Excavating, Grading & Oil Surfacing Contractor, however we do carry all the references and Bonding assistance if needed. Please contact us for more information.
To apply for a license, contact:
Registrar of Contractors
800 West Washington St. 6th floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602)542-1525
www.rc.state.az.us/
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