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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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.
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 #
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/
Important Contacts
Reciprocity information can be obtained by contacting the Registrar of Contractors
Continuing Education requirements, if any, can be obtained by contacting the Registrar of Contractors
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
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.
