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 602-678-1200
Applicants are required to have 4 years of verifiable experience.
The Arizona Business Management Exam is required
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.
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/
To apply for an exam, contact:
PSI Licensure: Certification
ATTN: Examination Registration GA
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267
www.psiexams.com
Important Contacts
Rather than reciprocal agreements with other states, Arizona waives the trade exam for any applicant who has been the qualifying party within the last 5 years for a license in good standing in a classification the Registrar deems equivalelnt in another state, and passed a comaprable trade exam to obtain that license.
The exam is 50 questions, 2 hours and 70% required to pass
One exam is $66.00; Two exams (Business Management and one trade) is $116.00
Exam topics include Plan Reading and Estimating 3 questions, Sitework and Excavating 9 questions, Forming and Reinforcing 9 questions, Concrete 8 questions, Shotcrete 8 questions, Pool Equipment 8 questions and Safety 5 questions.
American Contractors carries many of the exam references needed to pass the Arizona Swimming Pool Contractor A-9 and B-5 classifications.
