Residential Pool/Spa License(GITS) | Broward County

Residential Pool/Spa Contractor--Class "RP": The scope of work of a Class "RP" specialty building contractor includes, but is not limited to, the construction, repair, water treatment, and servicing of any residential swimming pool, hot tub, or spa, regardless of use. The scope of work includes the installation, repair, or replacement of existing equipment, any cleaning or equipment sanitizing which requires at least a partial disassembling, and the installation of new pool/spa equipment, interior finishes, installation of all perimeter and filter piping, installation of housing for pool equipment, and installation of package pool heaters. However, the scope of such work does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to potable water lines. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "RP" residential pool/spa contractor, the applicant shall have at least four (4) years of practical experience in the category and shall have obtained a certificate from the National Spa and Pool Institute as a Certified Pool Operator.

Residential Pool/Spa Exams

Residential Pool/Spa Class "RP" Exam

• Exam SBE1B
• Testing Method: Open book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 2h
• Passing Score: 70%
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice.
• Number of questions: 50
Subjects Involved:
• Safety
• Sitework
• Code Requirements
• Barriers
• Concrete Placing and Finishing
• Concrete Reinforcing Steel
• Electrical
• Pool Care and Operation
• Estimating
• Shotcrete
• Finishes
• Equipment and Piping

Business Procedures Exam

• Exam AAE2B
• Testing Method: Open Book
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Alloted: 2h
• Passing Score: 70%
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice.
• Number of questions: 50
Subjects Involved:
• Insurance Laws
• Tax Laws
• Safety
• Management
• Lien Laws
• Employment Laws
• General Accounting
• Chapter 9

Residential Pool/Spa Courses

• Broward County (Florida) Residential Pool/Spa Contractor (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrollment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Broward County (Florida) Business Procedures (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrollment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  $240.00

  $240.00

Books Set For Residential Pool/Spa

The books set includes all required references for both the Residential Pool/Spa Class "RP" and Business Procedures exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

Residential Pool/Spa Class "RP" Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Building Code - Building

  Florida Building Code 2017 edition is the primary source for building code compliance in Florida.

  $137.59

  $137.59

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-9 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places

  Chapter 64E-9 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places is an important reference for the general public and any participant involved in the operation or life cycle of a non-private swimming pool.

  $9.91

  $9.91

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Guide to Shotcrete – ACI 506R

  Guide to Shotcrete provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete, covering most facets of the shotcrete application process.

  $104.94

  $104.94

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures

  Many advances have been made in concrete technology over the decades ranging from new materials and testing methods, to improved concrete properties and construction practices. Concrete construction today follows a mantra of quicker, stronger, more durable, more resilient, and more sustainable. That story is proudly displayed within the pages of this centennial edition of Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures.

  $67.51

  $67.51

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Placing Reinforcing Bars

  Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects of concrete reinforcement.

  $73.14

  $73.14

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Pool & Spa Operator Handbook

  Pool & Spa Operator's Handbook is the book used to study for the CPO exam certification, as well as for the Pool Contractor licensing exams in Florida. This book covers pool water chemistry and pool service in great detail.

  $71.94

  $71.94

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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Business Procedures Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Contractor's Business Procedures Reference Manual

  This book includes many of the aspects of operating a business related to the construction industry and shows everything there is to know about the proper way to file taxes; what insurance to carry; how to manage daily accounts, and how, when, and why to file a paperwork for a lien.

  $69.43

  $69.43

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Broward County Code, Chapter 9 - Contractors

  The purpose of this reference (Broward Ch 9) is to provide a uniform central system for the examination, certification, and regulation of all individuals or business organizations who are engaged in, or who intend or desire to engage in, the trades and occupations of: (1)Plumbing and specialty plumbing contractors; (2)Electrical and specialty electrical contractors; (3)General and specialty building contractors; (4)Mechanical and specialty mechanical contractors; (5)Liquefied petroleum gas contractors; and (6)Engineering and specialty engineering contractors. This reference must be used by all contractors trying to get a Broward County Contractor license during their contractor exams. It is highly recommended that contractors carefully study this particular reference during their exam prep process. Number of Pages: 128 Product Dimensions: 11" x 8.5" x 1/4" Weight: 0.8 Lbs

  $18.63

  $18.63

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $36.04

  $36.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity: