Arizona General Swimming Pool (B-5) Contractor License
The Arizona General Swimming Pool (B-5) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Build and repair any swimming pool and spa
- Install code-required pool barriers
- Install utilities from the point-of-service to the pool equipment
This license does not include the construction of other structures or appurtenances.
How to get the General Swimming Pool (B-5) 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 Swimming Pool (B-5) 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 Swimming Pool (B-5) contractor license. This license requires a minimum of 4 Years in the trade.
- Examination Requirements - The applicant must pass the SRE and General Swimming Pool (B-5) 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 Swimming Pool (B-5) Contractor License Exam Prep Course
Before getting your Arizona General Swimming Pool (B-5) Contractor License you will need to complete the Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam (SRE).
Arizona General Swimming Pool (B-5) 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: 50
- Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (number of questions):
- Plan Reading and Estimating (3)
- Sitework and Excavating (9)
- Forming and Reinforcing (9)
- Concrete (8)
- Shotcrete (8)
- Pool Equipment (8)
- Safety (5)
- PSI© General Swimming Pool (B-5) Official Content Outline
Arizona General Swimming Pool (B-5) Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the General Swimming Pool (B-5) exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
ARIZONA GENERAL SWIMMING POOL (B-5) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $920.91-
ARIZONA GENERAL SWIMMING POOL (B-5) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $1,000.91
Arizona General Swimming Pool (B-5) Contractor Exam Books
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OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety...CFR (OSHA) Title 29 Part 1926 (1903 1904 1910
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The scope of the International Building Code...International Building Code 2018
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This comprehensive code comprises all buildin...International Residential Code 2018 - Out of
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Pool & Spa Operator's Handbook is the book us...Pool & Spa Operator Handbook
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Many advances have been made in concrete tech...Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures
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Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects o...Placing Reinforcing Bars
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Guide to Shotcrete (ACI 506R) provides inform...Guide to Shotcrete ACI 506R
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Pipe & Excavation Contracting is an important...Pipe & Excavation Contracting
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