Required Books
The references below were used to create the exam questions and may be taken into the exam. The exam may also contain questions based on trade knowledge, or general industry practices. You may use any edition of the references and Code books as they become available, however for Code questions, the exam will be based only on the edition specified.
Effective immediately either the 2012 or 2015 Code can be used. As of 7/1/20 only the 2015 edition can be used.
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2020 National Electrical Code, softcover, Highlighted and Tabbed in house for faster, more effective reference.
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The 2021 IPC® provides minimum regulations for plumbing facilities and provides for the acceptance of new and innovative…
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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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This book takes 10-15 business days to ship. It is a print on demand title, from the publisher.…
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This is a downloadable document, printed by ACES. We only charge what it costs us to produce. This…
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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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Permanent Tabs for the 2021 International Plumbing Code
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This book takes 5-7 business days to ship. PVC Pipe, Design and Installation - Manual 23, 1980; American…
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.
Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor (UUC) means the service that provides for the construction, repair, improvement, or removal of main sanitary sewer collection systems, main water distribution systems, storm sewer collection systems, and the continuation of utility lines from the main systems to a point of termination up to and including the meter location for the individual occupancy, sewer collection systems at property line, or residential or single-occupancy commercial properties, or on multi-occupancy properties at manhole or wye lateral extend to an invert elevation as engineered to accommodate future building sewers, water distribution systems, or storm sewer collection systems at storm sewer structures.
This specialty may install empty underground conduits in rights-of-way, easements, platted rights-of-way in new site development, and sleeves for parking lot crossings if each conduit system does not include installation of any conductor wiring or connection to an energized electrical system. The H/H classification also provides for this function.
License Requirements
NOTICE: Effective March 1, 2016, all Contractor Specialty examinations will require pre-approval from DPOR prior to taking the examination. For more information please contact the Board for Contractors Licensing Section directly at (804) 367-8511.
Effective August 21, 2006, the Designated Employee or a member of Responsible Management of all contractors applying for initial licensure (for an entity that is not currently licensed) must successfully complete an 8-hour business class approved by the Board for Contractors.
This applies to Class-A, Class-B & Class-C Contractors. (Please note that individuals applying for a Class C license; A Owner/Officer/Partner of the Company must be the person to take the required 8-hour Business Course required by the Board.)
Effective December 1, 2012, contractors will be required to take technical exams for the specialties they put on their license. This applies to Class A, B and C licenses. Contact the Virginia Board for Contractors for more information.
Reciprocity
Virginia currently does not have reciprocity with any state for this classification
Continuing Education
Virginia currently does NOT require Continuing Education for this classificationThe Exam
The Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor exam is administered by PSI. It is a 50 question, multiple choice, open-book exam with a 120 minute time limit.
70% is required to pass. (35 correct)
Subject areas include: Materials & Installation, Earthwork, Surface Repair, VA811 Utility Rules & Regulations, Electrical Conduit Code Requirements, Sanitary and Water Piping Code Requirements and Safety.
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors is developing a seminar to prepare for the Virginia Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor. We also offer seminar preparation for the Class A & Class B exams as well as the required 8-hr Pre-Licensing course. Please contact us for more information.