The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Florida Residential Pool Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Florida Residential Pool Contractor licensing process with one coordinated package that combines exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed rental books, live courses, self-study programs, licensing application support, and essential business setup services. The 1 Package is designed for candidates who want structured support from the study stage through the formation of their contracting business.

This all-inclusive solution supports preparation for the Florida Residential Pool Contractor Trade Exam and the Florida Business and Finance Exam. It includes the complete listed sets of professionally highlighted and tabbed trade and business reference books, Business and Trade self-study courses, Business and Finance flash cards, live courses, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

Residential pool contracting brings together several areas of construction knowledge. Candidates may need to understand pool and spa standards, estimating, excavation, concrete masonry, shotcrete, reinforcing steel, plumbing, circulation systems, electrical bonding and grounding, equipment installation, water treatment, OSHA safety, and Florida Building Code requirements. The included trade preparation materials organize these subjects around the references associated with the examination.

The Business and Finance materials support preparation for the administrative side of contracting. Study areas include construction contracts, bidding, accounting, job costing, financial management, project administration, licensing responsibilities, insurance, taxes, subcontractor relationships, and Florida professional regulation.

The self-study courses include 1 year of course access, allowing candidates to build a study schedule around work and personal responsibilities. Live courses add guided instruction to the online preparation program, while Business and Finance flash cards provide another way to review important terminology, accounting concepts, contract provisions, and contractor business responsibilities.

Application Service is included to support the organization of the Florida contractor licensing application. Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance are also included to help customers establish the legal and administrative foundation of a Florida residential pool contracting business.

The package price is $3,195, plus a $900 refundable rental-book deposit, for a total payment of $4,095. The $900 deposit is refunded when the complete rental book set is returned in similar condition within six months from the date the books are shipped.

The reference books are rentals and must be protected throughout the six-month rental period. Customers should avoid water damage, excessive wear, missing pages, torn bindings, unauthorized writing, and alterations that affect the condition of the materials. All included books should be returned as a complete set to qualify for the refundable deposit.

Exam Details

The 1 Package supports preparation for the Florida Residential Pool Contractor Trade Exam and the Florida Business and Finance Exam. These examinations address the technical, administrative, contractual, and financial knowledge associated with operating as a Florida contractor.

The Residential Pool Contractor trade portion focuses on residential swimming pool, spa, and hot tub construction. Candidates may be required to interpret technical standards, construction plans, code provisions, diagrams, specifications, tables, and practical jobsite conditions.

Major trade preparation areas include:

• Residential swimming pool and permanently installed spa standards
• Project layout, dimensions, elevations, and site preparation
• Construction estimating and material quantities
• Excavation, trenching, grading, soil conditions, and groundwater control
• Backfill, drainage, compaction, and site restoration
• Concrete masonry and structural pool construction
• Shotcrete materials, equipment, placement, finishing, and curing
• Reinforcing steel placement, supports, bends, laps, and tolerances
• Pool plumbing, piping, fittings, drains, and valves
• Pumps, filters, skimmers, heaters, and circulation equipment
• Hydraulics, flow, pressure, pipe sizing, and system testing
• Electrical wiring, bonding, grounding, lighting, and pool equipment
• Pool decks, coping, tile, interior finishes, and perimeter work
• Water chemistry, filtration, sanitation, startup, and maintenance
• Florida Building Code requirements and inspections
• OSHA construction safety and jobsite hazard control

The Business and Finance portion focuses on construction accounting, job costing, financial statements, bidding, estimating, contract administration, subcontractor agreements, project management, licensing responsibilities, taxes, insurance, employment matters, and Florida professional regulation.

The highlighted and tabbed books help candidates organize these subjects, while the self-study and live courses provide a structured way to review the material. Flash cards reinforce business concepts, and reference-navigation practice helps candidates become more familiar with the books used during open-book testing.

Open Book Test

The Florida Residential Pool Contractor Trade and Business and Finance examinations are open-book tests. Candidates may use approved references in the testing room when the books comply with the current requirements governing editions, bindings, tabs, highlighting, markings, notes, and inserted materials.

Open-book testing requires preparation and familiarity with the reference materials. Candidates should know which book addresses each subject and how to locate the applicable definition, table, formula, contract provision, construction standard, safety regulation, or code requirement under exam conditions.

The rental books included with The 1 Package are professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed. Highlighting draws attention to important material, while tabs help identify major chapters and subject areas. Candidates should review the prepared books during the course and practice using them under timed conditions.

Highlighted material should always be read in context. A requirement may depend on a related definition, exception, footnote, table, or nearby provision. Candidates should confirm the full requirement before selecting an answer.

All books taken into the testing room must satisfy the rules in effect on the examination date. Customers should keep the rental references in their prepared condition and avoid adding unauthorized notes, loose papers, inserts, or modifications.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the contractor classification. Confirm that the Florida Certified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor classification matches the work you intend to perform.
2. Identify the required examinations. Review the Residential Pool Contractor Trade and Business and Finance examination requirements associated with the certification.
3. Complete the examination registration process. Follow the applicable process for receiving authorization or eligibility to test.
4. Schedule the examinations. Select available testing appointments after receiving the required authorization.
5. Prepare with the included materials. Use the highlighted and tabbed rental books, Business and Trade self-study courses, live courses, and flash cards.
6. Practice reference navigation. Become familiar with the tabs, indexes, tables, formulas, standards, and major sections in the books.
7. Complete the required examinations. Take the applicable Florida Residential Pool Contractor Trade and Business and Finance exams.
8. Use the included Application Service. Receive support organizing the contractor licensing application and required supporting information.
9. Document experience and education. Prepare the qualifying records requested by the applicable licensing application.
10. Submit required supporting documents. Complete the financial, identity, fingerprint, insurance, and business-document requirements that apply.
11. Establish the business entity. Use the included Business Formation service to create the selected LLC or corporation.
12. Obtain the EIN. Use the included EIN Filing service to establish the federal business tax identification number.
13. Review contractor compliance responsibilities. Use the included guidance to better understand the obligations associated with operating the business.
14. Receive licensing approval before contracting. Passing the examinations and forming a company do not independently authorize regulated contracting work. The applicable license must be issued before operating under the classification.
15. Return the rental books. Return the complete book set in similar condition within six months from the shipping date to receive the $900 deposit refund.

State Requirements

The Florida Residential Pool/Spa Contractor classification is regulated through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Applicants must complete the applicable examinations and satisfy the licensing requirements associated with the certification they are seeking.

The classification covers residential swimming pool, spa, and hot tub construction, repair, and servicing work within its authorized scope. Work may involve layout, excavation, dewatering, reinforcing steel, pool shells, shotcrete, tile, coping, perimeter piping, filtration equipment, interior finishes, decks, equipment installation, and related residential pool systems.

Applicants must document the qualifying experience or accepted education and experience required by the applicable application. Candidates should maintain accurate records showing employers, project dates, job duties, supervisory responsibilities, and the types of pool or spa work performed.

Financial responsibility, fingerprints, insurance, identification, and business records may also be required depending on the application type. Applicants who intend to qualify a business may need to provide entity records, ownership information, qualifying-agent documentation, and additional supporting materials.

Business formation does not replace contractor licensing. An LLC or corporation must be properly connected to the licensed qualifying contractor before the company performs regulated contracting work. The included Application Service and Contractor Compliance Guidance help customers organize these stages without guaranteeing state approval.

Reference Books

• Included Book: ANSI/APSP-3 American National Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas, 2014
  A residential spa standard addressing design, construction, installation, circulation, equipment, performance, and safety requirements.
• Included Book: ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools, 2011
  A residential inground pool standard covering design criteria, dimensions, construction requirements, equipment, circulation systems, and safety considerations.
• Included Book: Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 33rd Edition
  A construction estimating reference covering measurements, quantities, labor considerations, materials, and practical calculations.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926
  Federal construction safety regulations addressing excavation, tools, equipment, protective measures, electrical hazards, material handling, and jobsite safety.
• Included Book: Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders, 6th Edition, 2008
  A technical reference covering concrete masonry materials, reinforcement, mortar, structural considerations, and construction practices.
• Included Book: Guide to Shotcrete / Shotcrete Guide ACI 506
  An American Concrete Institute resource addressing shotcrete materials, equipment, preparation, reinforcement, placement, finishing, curing, inspection, and quality control.
• Included Book: NFPA 70, 2020 National Electrical Code, Article 680, Swimming Pools, Fountains and Similar Installations
  An electrical code reference covering bonding, grounding, lighting, receptacles, equipment connections, disconnecting means, and pool electrical safety.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars, 10th Edition
  A reinforcing steel handbook covering bar placement, supports, bends, splices, tolerances, detailing, handling, and installation.
• Included Book: Pool and Spa Operator Handbook
  A pool operations resource addressing circulation, filtration, disinfection, water chemistry, equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
  The Florida construction code reference covering structural provisions, materials, safety, inspections, and building requirements applicable to residential pool construction.
• Included Book: A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017
  A standard construction document addressing the responsibilities and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect.
• Included Book: A401 Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor, 2017
  A standard agreement addressing contractor and subcontractor responsibilities, payment, changes, insurance, and project obligations.
• Included Book: A701 Instructions to Bidders, 2018
  A bidding document covering bid preparation, submission requirements, modifications, withdrawal, and evaluation.
• Included Book: Builder’s Guide to Accounting, Michael C. Thomsett, 2001
  A construction accounting reference covering financial statements, job costing, cash flow, payroll, accounting systems, and financial management.
• Included Book: Contractor’s Manual, 2025
  A contractor business reference addressing licensing responsibilities, financial management, contracts, project administration, taxes, insurance, and Florida business requirements.
• Included Book: Florida Statutes Chapter 455, Current Edition
  Florida statutory material addressing professional regulation, licensing administration, disciplinary authority, and licensee responsibilities.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Business and Trade self-study courses provide 1 year of course access. Candidates can divide preparation between online lessons, live courses, construction calculations, flash-card review, technical study, and timed reference-navigation exercises.

For trade preparation, use the ANSI/APSP standards for residential pools and permanently installed spas. Use OSHA for excavation, equipment, protective measures, and construction safety. Study the Concrete Masonry Handbook, Guide to Shotcrete, and Placing Reinforcing Bars together when reviewing structural pool construction.

Use Article 680 of the National Electrical Code for pool bonding, grounding, lighting, receptacles, and equipment connections. Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book supports estimating, measurement, quantity, and construction-mathematics review.

The Pool and Spa Operator Handbook supports preparation involving circulation, filtration, sanitation, water chemistry, startup, and maintenance. The Florida Building Code supports study of structural requirements, materials, construction provisions, and inspections.

For Business and Finance preparation, review accounting, job costing, contracts, bidding, estimating, subcontractor relationships, project administration, licensing responsibilities, insurance, taxes, and Florida professional regulation. Use the included flash cards to reinforce important terms between longer study sessions.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Florida Residential Pool Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, live instruction, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, application support, and business setup services.

The highlighted and tabbed books help candidates work with large technical references more efficiently. The self-study courses organize business and trade topics into a practical review structure, while the live courses add guided preparation. Business and Finance flash cards provide another method for reinforcing important concepts.

Application Service helps customers organize the licensing application stage. Business Formation and EIN Filing support the establishment of the selected entity and its federal business identification. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers better understand the responsibilities connected to operating a Florida residential pool contracting business.

The 1 Package provides a coordinated path through exam preparation, application organization, and business setup without guaranteeing a passing score, licensing approval, earnings, or a specific business outcome.

FAQ Section

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes the highlighted and tabbed Trade and Business rental books, Business and Trade self-study courses, 1 year of course access, live courses, Business and Finance flash cards, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How much does The 1 Package cost?

The package price is $3,195. A $900 refundable rental-book deposit is also required, making the total payment $4,095.

How is the $900 deposit refunded?

The deposit is refunded when the complete rental book set is returned in similar condition within six months from the date the books are shipped.

How long is the course access?

The package includes 1 year of course access for the Business and Trade self-study courses.

Are live courses included?

Yes. Live Business and Trade courses are included.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to support organization of the Florida contractor licensing application.

What business setup services are included?

The package includes LLC or corporation formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

What can an EIN be used for?

An EIN can be used to open business bank accounts, manage business taxes, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally.

Do I keep the books?

No. The books are rentals and must be returned as a complete set within six months from the shipping date to qualify for the $900 deposit refund.

Does the package guarantee passing the exams or receiving a license?

No. The package provides exam preparation, application support, and business setup services, but examination results and licensing decisions depend on the candidate’s preparation and completion of all applicable requirements.