Essential References for Exam Preparation, Jobsite Safety & Stormwater Compliance
The Alabama Drainage and Culvert Contractor Book Package provides the core reference materials commonly used for drainage, culvert, and stormwater construction projects in Alabama. This package is designed for contractors preparing for licensure exams as well as professionals responsible for excavation, pipe installation, concrete work, and urban stormwater management.
Each book included supports safe construction practices, regulatory compliance, and proper design and installation of drainage and culvert systems in residential, commercial, and municipal projects.
Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 (S.299)
Official Alabama underground utility notification and damage-prevention requirements, including contractor responsibilities before excavation.
Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
Industry-standard reference for concrete materials, mix design, batching, placement, testing, and quality control used in culvert and drainage structures.
Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
Federal construction safety regulations covering excavation, trenching, confined spaces, equipment operation, and worker protection.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting
Practical guidance on trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfilling, grading, and excavation best practices for drainage and culvert systems.
Design and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems (1992)
Comprehensive reference covering stormwater runoff control, drainage system design, detention and retention methods, and urban water management principles.
Aspiring Alabama Drainage and Culvert Contractors
Contractors working with stormwater systems, culverts, and underground piping
Professionals involved in excavation, trenching, and concrete drainage structures
Anyone preparing for an open-book contractor exam or managing drainage compliance on projects
Covers excavation, concrete, pipe installation, and stormwater management
Includes Alabama-specific dig-safe requirements
Supports OSHA compliance and jobsite safety
Ideal for exam prep and real-world construction reference
Trusted industry publications used nationwide