Hawaii Swimming Pool (C-49) Contractor License

The Swimming Pool (C-49) Contractor License allows you to carry out activities related to:

  • Concrete, gunite, metal, and plastic type pools
  • Whirlpool baths
  • Hot tubs
  • Jacuzzis
  • Pool decks
  • Walkways
  • Installation and repair of water and gas service lines, from the closest point of service to pool equipment
  • Pool piping
  • Fittings
  • Back flow prevention devices
  • Pumps
  • Heaters
  • Chlorine dispensers
  • Electric pool lights
  • Pool plastering
  • Interior finishing and sealing
  • Ceramic tile
  • Coping
  • Swimming pool accessories and safety devices
  • Fences for protective purposes (if in the original contract)
  • Pool excavation and grading

How to Get the Swimming Pool (C-49) Contractor’s License in Hawaii?

  1. Meet the experience requirements: Be not less than 18 years of age, have 4 years of supervisory experience within the past 10 years, and be employed by a licensed contracting entity
  2. Register with the Hawaii Business Registration Division
  3. Possess a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity, and fair dealing
  4. Obtain liability and workers' compensation insurance
  5. Employ a licensed individual who is designated Responsible Managing Employee (RME)
  6. Attach the application fee (non-refundable) to your application
  7. Fill & submit your Application to the Honolulu Office on or before the first Tuesday of the month, two months prior to the scheduled meeting date
  8. Send a current (not more than a year old) Financial Statement accompanied by an independent accountant's report
  9. Provide a credit report for each officer, partner, manager, or member, (from a credit reporting agency issued not more than 6 months ago) covering at least the previous 5 years
  10. Complete a Hawaii State Tax Clearance (issued not more than 6 months old) with an original State of Hawaii Department of Taxation stamp
  11. Submit a filed-stamped copy of current trade name registration approved by the Hawaii Business Registration Division (if you intend to use a trade name)
  12. Once approved by the board, schedule your exam with the testing provider
  13. After passing the examination, the Hawaii Contractors License Board will reach out to you to satisfy all license requirements, such as Workers' Compensation Insurance, Liability & Property Damage Insurance, place of business, and any other fees. Once those requirements are met, the board will issue you a license

Hawaii Swimming Pool (C-49) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

Hawaii Swimming Pool (C-49) Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.

Hawaii Swimming Pool (C-49) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75%
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Calculations, Estimating and Sizing (27)
    • Filtration Systems (8)
    • Water Treatment Systems (4)
    • Excavation, Forming and Reinforcing (8)
    • Equipment Piping/Testing (4)
    • Fuel Gas Piping/Heaters (4)
    • Electrical (3)
    • Circulation Systems (2)
    • Fencing (2)
    • Concrete and Shotcrete (8)
  • PSI© Swimming Pool (C-49) Official Content Outline

Hawaii Swimming Pool (C-49) Contractor Business and Law Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 80
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75%
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Business Organization (3)
    • Contract Management (12)
    • Estimating and Bidding (10)
    • Financial Management (7)
    • Labor Laws (5)
    • Licensing (7)
    • Lien Law (5)
    • Project Management (9)
    • Risk Management (8)
    • Safety - OSHA (6)
    • Tax Laws (5)
    • Public Works Laws (3)
  • PSI© Business and Law Official Content Outline

Hawaii Swimming Pool (C-49) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Swimming Pool (C-49) and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • HAWAII SWIMMING POOL (C-49) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $1,162.58
  • HAWAII SWIMMING POOL (C-49) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $1,262.58

Hawaii Swimming Pool (C-49) Contractor Exam Books

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Hawaii Swimming Pool (C-49) Business and Law Exam Books

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