Required Books
All of the books listed under Reference Materials on this page were used to create the exam. However, only the following books are allowed into the exam room during the test. They are:
Public Swimming Pools-NC Dept of Environmental Health and Natural Resources, Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Sections .2501 - .2507 NC Administrative Code;
(NSF/ANSI/CAN 50-2023) Circulation System Components and Related Materials for Swimming Pools, Spas/Hot Tubs, 2001
These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
The ANSI/NSPI documents listed as references from the PSI bulletin are no longer available for sale to Bookstores. Individuals should contact NSPF themselves for these books
*There are additional downloadable documents for the North Carolina Swimming Pools exam*
Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina.
North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4 Sedimentation Control, as amended July 1, 2000.
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A, Article 4 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973, as amended through October 2002.
North Carolina One Call.
Public Swimming Pools-NC Dept of Environmental Health and Natural Resources, Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Sections .2500 NC Administrative Code.
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USUALLY SHIPS 5-7-BUSINESS DAYS SPECIAL ORDER This standard is intended to cover public swimming pools, to be used…
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2014 revision -Covers permanently installed residential spas that are used for bathing and are operated by an owner,…
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USUALLY SHIPS 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS SPECIAL ORDER This standard is a revision of ANSI/PHTA-5 2025, Standard for Residential…
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Written by and for contractors, and referenced by many licensing authorities, this guide details proven practices to produce…
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This fundamental training and reference manual is for aquatic professionals, including operators, health officials, service technicians, retailers, property…
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Guide to Shotcrete - ACI 506-22 by American Concrete Institute. This guide provides information on materials and properties of…
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North Carolina General, Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is organized into 3 sections. Part 1…
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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.
The Swimming Pool classification covers the construction, service, and repair of all swimming pools. It includes the excavation and grading, construction of concrete, gunite, and plastic-type pools, pool decks and walkways, tiling, and coping, the installation of all equipment including pumps, filters, and chemical feeders. It does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to potable water lines, nor the grounding and bonding of any metal surfaces or the making of any electrical connections.
License Requirements
- Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
- Please note a separate North Carolina Business and Law exam is not needed, that information is incorporated into the Swimming Pools exam.
- A license is required for projects that are $30,000 or more.
- There is no minimum experience requirement.
All licenses covered by the commercial licensing board are divided into 3 financial categories:
- Limited: Applicants must have a minimum working capital of $17,000. This level allows bids up to $500,000 per single project.
- Intermediate: Applicants must have a minimum working capital of $75,000. This level allows bids up to $1,000,000 per single project.
- Unlimited: Applicants must have a minimum working capital of $150,000. This level has no restrictions as to the value of any single project.
Applicants for the Intermediate and Unlimited license must submit audited financial statements with classified balance sheets prepared by a CPA or independent accountant engaged in the public practice of accounting.
Surety bonds are required for applicants with insufficient working capital. The board may request that a surety bond and payment bond be obtained for jobs above a certain monetary level.
Reciprocity
North Carolina does not have a reciprocity agreement for this license.
Continuing Education
As of this time, there is no continuing education for this license.
The Exam
- The fee for the exam is $60 and a score of at least 70% is required to pass the exam.
- The exam is open book, multiple-choice, and timed.
- There are 60 questions on the exam with a 2 hour time limit. Not all reference books are allowed into the exam.
Topics covered on the exam are laws and regulations, One Call, shotcrete and gunite, concrete, filtration/circulation systems, erosion and sedimentation control, maintenance and operation, accessories and associated trades, and design.
- Once you are approved you will receive an eligibility letter to schedule your testing. The eligibility letter is valid for 120 days from the date on the letter and allows the candidate to take 1 exam within that time frame.
- To schedule your exam you must contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.
- Failing candidates may not retake an exam until at least 30 days after the failed exam.
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors does not offer a seminar to prepare for the North Carolina Swimming Pools contractor license exam. Please contact us for additional information, 1-800-992-1910.
To apply, contact State of North Carolina Licensing Board 1-919-571-4183.
The licensing fees are: Limited $75, Intermediate $100, and Unlimited $125.
Applications are cleared for approval to take the exam as soon as they are received. However, once exams are passed, applications are submitted to the board for review.
Applications must be submitted the 1st week of the month prior to the next board meeting (ex. 1st week of June for July approval).
The board meets once per month in every month except December. Therefore, processing time would be 1 to 2 months depending on the date submitted to the board.
All general contractors licenses expire December 31 each calendar year and normally are not issued during the month of December.
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