North Carolina Water Lines and Sewer Lines Contractor License

A Water Lines and Sewer Lines Contractor's scope of work in North Carolina covers construction work on water and sewer mains, water service lines, and house and building sewer lines, as defined in the North Carolina State Building Code, and covers water storage tanks, lift stations, pumping stations, and appurtenances to water storage tanks, lift stations and pumping stations. It includes pavement patching, backfill and erosion control as part of such construction.

Water Lines and Sewer Lines Contractor Course

How to Get the NC Water and Sewer Lines Contractor’s License?

  1. Complete the Application for License to Practice General Contracting (Water and Sewer Lines) in the State of North Carolina and submit it to the board.
  2. The Board’s staff will review applications for completeness and compliance with licensing requirements. This process can typically take up to 2 or 3 weeks.
  3. If corrections or more information is required, the Board’s staff will email you.
  4. When you meet all requirements you will be mailed an exam eligibility letter (this letter would state that you can take the exam).
  5. You must schedule and take the exam (required books and related classes are listed below).
  6. After passing the exam(s), the testing company will notify the board.
  7. Once the Board gives final approval, the license is granted and assigned a license number.

Water Lines and Sewer Lines Contractor Exam

Water Lines and Sewer Lines Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based; Semi-Open Book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Hours Allotted: 2h
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Number of questions: 45
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Safety
    • General Knowledge
    • Underground Utilities-Concrete Pipe Installation
    • Underground Utilities-Ductile Pipe Installation
    • Excavating and Grading
    • Liens
    • Erosion and Sedimentation Control
    • One-Call
    • Laws and Regulations

Water Lines and Sewer Lines Contractor Book Set

The book set includes all required references for the Water Lines and Sewer Lines Contractor exam. Please keep in mind that although not all the books are allowed in the exam you will be tested on all the references. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • NORTH CAROLINA WATER LINES AND SEWER LINES - SET DE LIBROS SIN TABS INCLUYE TODOS LOS LIBROS PARA EXAMEN TECNICO Y ADMINISTRATIVO

    Sales price: $420.37
  • NORTH CAROLINA WATER LINES AND SEWER LINES - SET DE LIBROS CON TABS INCLUYE TODOS LOS LIBROS PARA EXAMEN TECNICO Y ADMINISTRATIVO

    Sales price: $510.37

Water Lines and Sewer Lines Contractor Trade Books

Books Allowed in Testing

Water Lines and Sewer Lines Contractor Trade Books

Books Not Allowed in Testing