Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating Book Package

VIRGINIA UNDERGROUND UTILITY AND EXCAVATING BOOK PACKAGE

The Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating Book Package from 1 Exam Prep provides the PSI-approved reference materials required for contractors pursuing underground utility and excavating work in Virginia. This comprehensive package includes DPOR- and Virginia State Corporation Commission–recognized references covering excavation safety, utility damage prevention laws, stormwater systems, pipe installation, paving, electrical and plumbing codes, and construction planning methods. It aligns with PSI exam specifications and ensures compliance with Virginia regulations, OSHA standards, and industry best practices for underground utility and excavation contracting.

Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating Book Package

The Essential Study Package for the Virginia Underground Utility & Excavating Contractor Exam

Prepare with confidence for the Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor Exam with this complete book package. These references deliver the technical, legal, and safety knowledge required to pass the PSI-administered trade exam and perform underground utility work safely and compliantly across the Commonwealth.

What’s Included in This Package?

✅ Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
Federal construction safety standards covering excavation, trenching, shoring, equipment operation, and jobsite safety.

✅ VA Positive Response Code
Virginia-specific requirements governing utility owner responses to locate requests prior to excavation.

✅ VA Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
State law outlining excavation notification, compliance responsibilities, enforcement, and penalties related to underground utilities.

✅ Design and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems (1992)
Technical guidance on stormwater collection, conveyance, and drainage system design commonly encountered in underground utility projects.

✅ Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe
Industry standards for handling, joining, trenching, and installing ductile iron piping systems.

✅ Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods (10th Edition)
Comprehensive reference on construction operations, earthwork, equipment selection, productivity, and project planning.

✅ Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook
Guidelines for asphalt paving materials, placement, compaction, and quality control relevant to roadway and utility restoration work.

✅ PVC Pipe – Design and Installation (AWWA Manual M23, 2nd Edition, 2002)
Standards for PVC pipe materials, pressure ratings, installation practices, and underground applications.

✅ International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2015 Edition
Code requirements related to underground plumbing systems, drainage, sewer connections, and piping installations.

✅ National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, 2011
Electrical standards impacting underground electrical installations, clearances, grounding, and safety.

✅ Virginia Underground Marking Standards (February 2014)
Official Virginia marking and color-coding standards prepared by the Virginia State Corporation Commission Division of Utility and Railroad Safety.

✅ Virginia Professional Excavators Manual (April 2014)
State-prepared guidance outlining excavation best practices, safety responsibilities, and compliance procedures in Virginia.

Why Choose This Package?

🔹 Virginia Exam-Aligned References – Includes all core books required for the Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating trade exam.
🔹 Open-Book Exam Readiness – Learn how to efficiently navigate multiple technical and regulatory references during the exam.
🔹 Full-Scope Underground Expertise – Build working knowledge across excavation safety, utility laws, stormwater systems, piping, paving, and code compliance.

The Virginia Underground Utility and Excavating Book Package is the most complete and efficient way to prepare for your exam while building the technical foundation needed to operate safely and legally in Virginia’s underground construction industry.

📦 Order now and dig into your future as a licensed Virginia underground utility and excavating contractor.