Arizona General Residential Engineering (B-4) Contractor License
The Arizona General Residential Engineering (B-4) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Construct and repair appurtenances (additions/enhancements) to residential structures.
- The following trades must be sub-contracted to licensed professionals in those fields:
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Air conditioning
- Boilers
- Swimming pool/spa
- Water wells
The scope of work of this license also includes the scope of CR-21 and B-5.
How to get the General Residential Engineering (B-4) contractor’s license in Arizona?
- Identifying a Qualifying Party - A sole proprietorship (individual), a partnership, limited liability company, or a corporation may apply for a General Residential Engineering (B-4) contractor's license if they have a regularly employed person with the necessary experience, knowledge, and skills who serves as the qualifying party. All persons listed on the application must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience Requirements - The license classifications requirements must be met or exceeded when applying for an Arizona General Residential Engineering (B-4) contractor license. This license requires a minimum of 4 Years in the trade.
- Examination Requirements - The applicant must pass the SRE and General Residential Engineering (B-4) trade exam. The minimum passing score is 70%. Once completed, the results must be submitted to the ROC.
- Background Checks - The applicant and qualifying party must submit copies of the payment transaction receipt from their background checks.
- Form a Legal Entity - Partnerships must register with the Arizona Secretary of State. LLC’s and corporations are required to register with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
- Bond - The applicant must obtain and submit proof of a license bond. They must also include all required fees and assessments with the license application. The required bond amounts are as follows:
Gross Volume | Bond Amount
Less than $750,000 | $9,000
$750,000 or more | $15,000
The bond can be obtained from an Arizona-Licensed Surety Products Provider. - Identification Forms - Both the Applicant and the Qualifying Party must submit a copy of their government-issued identification with the application. Driver Licenses and passports are acceptable forms of identification.
- Submit Application - Complete and submit a License Application Form to the Registrar by going to their physical location or by mailing the application to the Registrar of Contractors.
Arizona General Residential Engineering (B-4) Contractor License Exam Prep Course
Before getting your Arizona General Residential Engineering (B-4) Contractor License you will need to complete the Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam (SRE).
Arizona General Residential Engineering (B-4) Contractor License Exam
Below is all the information related to the exam including the content outline and the official reference list.
- Optional: No
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing
- Type of Exam: Semi-open book
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 80
- Time Allowed: 210 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (number of questions):
- Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (6)
- General Concrete (8)
- General Paving (6)
- Sitework and Excavating (8)
- Utilities and Septic Systems (8)
- Landscaping and Sprinkler Systems (6)
- Walls and Fences (4)
- Safety (4)
- Solar Thermal (15)
- Photovoltaic Systems (15)
- PSI© General Residential Engineering (B-4) Official Content Outline
Arizona General Residential Engineering (B-4) Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the General Residential Engineering (B-4) exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
ARIZONA GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING (B-4) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $1,959.69-
ARIZONA GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING (B-4) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $2,059.69
Arizona General Residential Engineering (B-4) Contractor Exam Books
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OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety...CFR (OSHA) Title 29 Part 1926
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The 2017 National Electrical Code is used as ...NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
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A must have for contractors in the solar ener...Uniform Solar Energy Code
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The scope of the International Building Code...International Building Code
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This reference involves the mainly concepts a...International Plumbing Code
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This comprehensive code comprises all buildin...International Residential Code
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Photovoltaic systems is an important referenc...Photovoltaic Systems
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Solar thermal systems available today offer e...Planning & Installing Solar Thermal Systems:
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Pool & Spa Operator's Handbook is the book us...Pool & Spa Operator Handbook
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Pipe & Excavation Contracting is an important...Pipe & Excavation Contracting
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Guide to Shotcrete (ACI 506R) provides inform...Guide to Shotcrete ACI 506R
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Out of Print - Fences and Retaining Walls con...Fences and Retaining Walls
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Simplified Irrigation Design is an easy-to-un...Simplified Irrigation Design (Landscape Archi
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Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation is a...Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation
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Landscaping Principles and Practices provides...Landscaping Principles and Practices
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Arizona 811’s popular pocket guide to getti...Arizona 811
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A complete overview of all aspects of constru...Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods
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This "how-to" manual presents state-of-the-ar...Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook
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