Alabama Masonry Contractor Book Package - Highlighted and Tabbed

Prepare for the Alabama Masonry Contractor examination with a focused collection of masonry codes, construction standards, trade references, and safety materials professionally highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. This package is designed for candidates who want the technical books used to study brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, masonry accessories, estimating, plan reading, restoration, cleaning, and construction safety.

The Alabama Masonry Contractor Book Package - Highlighted and Tabbed includes International Building Code, 2021, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021, Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition, and ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries.

Masonry construction requires more than knowing how to lay brick or concrete masonry units. Contractors need an understanding of materials, mortar and grout, structural masonry provisions, reinforcement, accessories, estimating, plan reading, stone construction, tools, restoration, cleaning, and jobsite safety. The books in this package provide a broad technical foundation for those subjects while giving candidates multiple resources they can use throughout their study process.

Every book in this package is highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Highlighting helps important information stand out during review, while permanent tabs create convenient navigation points for major chapters and topics. Candidates should use the prepared books regularly before test day so that the organization of each reference becomes familiar.

The highlighted and tabbed format is especially useful for an open-book examination. Instead of beginning with unfamiliar references at the testing center, candidates can practice locating code requirements, masonry specifications, safety rules, trade procedures, and technical information throughout their preparation.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Exam Details

The Alabama Masonry Contractor examination is administered through PSI for the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.

The examination contains 60 questions, and candidates are allowed 180 minutes to complete the test. A minimum score of 70%, or 42 correct answers, is required to pass.

The Masonry Contractor examination covers the following major content areas:

• Estimating and Plan Reading: 4 questions
• Unit Masonry: 19 questions
• Mortar and Grout: 16 questions
• Accessories: 7 questions
• Stone: 2 questions
• Tools: 4 questions
• Restoration and Cleaning: 4 questions
• Safety: 4 questions

Unit Masonry is the largest individual section of the exam with 19 questions, followed closely by Mortar and Grout with 16 questions. Together, these two areas make up more than half of the scored examination. Accessories account for another 7 questions, while estimating and plan reading, tools, restoration and cleaning, and safety each contribute 4 questions. Stone accounts for 2 questions.

This distribution gives candidates a practical way to organize their study schedule. Unit masonry and mortar and grout deserve substantial attention, but candidates should not overlook the smaller categories because every correct answer contributes toward the required passing score.

With 60 questions and 180 minutes available, candidates have an average of approximately three minutes per question. Strong reference-navigation skills can help candidates use that time efficiently.

Open Book Test

The Alabama Masonry Contractor examination is an open book test. Candidates may use permitted reference materials during the examination according to PSI testing requirements.

Open-book testing gives candidates access to technical resources, but it does not eliminate the need to study. Searching an unfamiliar building code or masonry standard can consume several minutes, particularly when a question requires locating a specific provision, table, specification, or technical requirement.

The highlighted and tabbed format of this package is designed to make reference navigation more organized. Permanent tabs help divide books into recognizable subjects, while highlighted material draws attention to important information during preparation.

Candidates should practice using the books before the examination. For example, a structural masonry question may require the building code or ACI masonry standard. A residential masonry question may lead to the International Residential Code. A practical question involving brick, block, mortar, tools, or stone may be addressed in Modern Masonry, while a worker-protection question may require OSHA.

The strongest open-book strategy is to identify the subject first and then choose the correct reference. Practicing that process repeatedly can help candidates avoid unnecessary searching during the examination.

Licensing Steps

The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors regulates qualifying general and specialty contracting work in Alabama. Masonry is recognized within the Board's Building Construction classification structure.

1. Select the appropriate Masonry classification. Applicants should request the classification that corresponds to the masonry work they intend to perform.
2. Complete the applicable contractor application. Applicants must submit the required application to the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.
3. Document qualifying construction experience. Applicants requesting a classification must provide the work experience and project information required by the Board.
4. Provide required work references. Applicants must submit the references required for the license type and classification requested.
5. Identify the qualifying party. The applicant must provide qualifying-party information as required by the Board.
6. Complete the required trade examination. Candidates seeking the Masonry classification must satisfy the applicable Masonry Contractor examination requirement.
7. Complete the required business examination. Prime contractor applicants must complete the applicable Alabama Business and Law examination requirement.
8. Submit required business and financial documentation. Applicants must satisfy the documentation requirements applicable to the license type requested.
9. Complete Board review. The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors determines final approval after the complete licensing requirements have been satisfied.

Passing the Masonry Contractor examination is an important step, but the examination alone does not issue an Alabama contractor license. Applicants must complete the full application process and receive approval from the Board.

State Requirements

Masonry is identified as a specific subclassification within Alabama's Building Construction contractor classification structure. Applicants who want the Masonry classification must document experience supporting the scope of work requested.

The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors requires applicants to provide qualifying work information for the classification they seek. Prime contractor applicants must submit the applicable application, qualifying-party information, work references, financial information, examinations, and other supporting documentation required by the Board.

The Board's Building Construction classification encompasses building structures and work incidental to them, while applicants with appropriate experience may request specific subclassifications such as Masonry.

Prime contractor applicants are also required to complete the Business and Law examination administered through PSI. The Masonry trade examination and business examination address different portions of the licensing process, so candidates should plan for both requirements when applicable.

Final classification and licensing approval are determined by the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors after the applicant satisfies the applicable requirements.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2021
  This comprehensive commercial building code covers structural and general building requirements that affect masonry construction. Candidates can use it to review masonry-related building provisions, structural requirements, fire-resistance concepts, occupancy considerations, construction types, and other code topics. The book is included highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
  This residential code addresses construction requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses within its scope. Masonry candidates can use it to review foundations, masonry walls, fireplaces, chimneys, structural provisions, and other residential building requirements. The book is included highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This federal safety reference covers construction workplace requirements. Masonry contractors may work with scaffolds, ladders, elevated walls, heavy materials, cutting tools, mixing equipment, and other hazards. Candidates can use OSHA to review personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolding, material handling, tools, and construction safety. The book is included highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  This practical trade reference provides broad instruction in brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, tools, layout, construction techniques, and masonry workmanship. It is particularly useful for studying unit masonry, mortar and grout, tools, stone, and practical field procedures. The book is included highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.
• ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  This technical reference contains requirements and specifications for masonry structures. It supports preparation involving masonry materials, construction requirements, structural masonry concepts, and specifications applicable to masonry work. The book is included highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive Alabama Masonry Contractor study plan should follow the examination weighting and connect each subject area with the reference most likely to provide the needed information.

Unit Masonry represents 19 questions, making it the largest category. Candidates should spend substantial time reviewing brick and concrete masonry units, wall construction, layout, bonding, reinforcement, installation practices, and related code requirements. Modern Masonry, the building codes, and the ACI masonry standard can all support this area.

Mortar and Grout accounts for 16 questions. Candidates should understand mortar materials, proportions, mixing, properties, grout, placement, joints, workmanship, and the role these materials play within masonry assemblies.

Accessories represents 7 questions. Preparation should include the accessory materials and components used with masonry systems, including reinforcement and other elements that support proper installation and performance.

Estimating and Plan Reading accounts for 4 questions. Candidates should practice reading construction drawings, identifying dimensions, determining quantities, interpreting details, and applying basic estimating principles to masonry work.

Tools accounts for 4 questions. Candidates should recognize common masonry hand and power tools and understand their appropriate uses in cutting, shaping, laying, finishing, measuring, and preparing masonry materials.

Restoration and Cleaning contributes 4 questions. Candidates should understand procedures associated with maintaining, repairing, restoring, and cleaning masonry while considering the characteristics of brick, block, mortar, and stone.

Safety accounts for 4 questions. OSHA should be incorporated into preparation for scaffolds, fall hazards, tools, material handling, personal protective equipment, and other construction workplace requirements.

Stone represents 2 questions. Candidates should still review stone masonry terminology, materials, installation practices, tools, and basic construction concepts.

Timed reference exercises can make the highlighted and tabbed books more useful. Choose a masonry subject, identify the most appropriate reference, locate the applicable information, and repeat the process using another topic. This helps candidates develop a consistent search routine before the examination.

Highlighted and Tabbed Book Preparation

All five books in this package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. The preparation is designed to help candidates use the references as active study tools rather than simply keeping them on a shelf until test day.

Highlighting makes selected technical material easier to identify during review. Permanent tabs divide the references into recognizable sections, allowing candidates to move between major topics more efficiently.

Candidates should become familiar with what each tab represents and repeatedly use the highlighted sections while answering study questions. The goal is to associate exam topics with locations inside the books so that reference searches become more natural.

Highlighted and tabbed books do not replace studying or understanding masonry principles. The greatest value comes from combining book preparation with trade-focused review, practice questions, plan reading, estimating exercises, and timed reference searches.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Alabama Masonry Contractor candidates organize their preparation around the actual trade subjects represented on the examination. Masonry involves codes, materials, workmanship, structural requirements, estimating, safety, and practical construction skills, so a structured approach can make the material easier to manage.

Trade-focused review can help candidates prioritize Unit Masonry and Mortar and Grout while still preparing for accessories, estimating, plan reading, stone, tools, restoration, cleaning, and safety.

Practice-oriented preparation encourages candidates to work directly with the books. Researching questions, locating code sections, interpreting masonry requirements, and reviewing practical trade concepts reinforces both technical understanding and book navigation.

The highlighted and tabbed references provide an organized foundation for that process. Candidates can become familiar with the International Building Code, International Residential Code, OSHA regulations, Modern Masonry, and ACI masonry requirements throughout their preparation.

The goal is to build a consistent study routine that combines trade knowledge, code navigation, practice-oriented review, and confidence using the reference materials under timed exam conditions.

What books are included in the Alabama Masonry Contractor Highlighted and Tabbed Book Package?

The package includes International Building Code, 2021; International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, 10th Edition; and ACI 530/530.1-13.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All five books in this package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.

How long should I allow for a highlighted and tabbed package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

How many questions are on the Alabama Masonry Contractor exam?

The Alabama Masonry Contractor examination contains 60 questions and allows 180 minutes for completion.

What score is required to pass the Masonry Contractor exam?

A minimum score of 70%, or 42 correct answers, is required to pass.

Is the Alabama Masonry Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The Masonry Contractor examination is open book, and permitted reference materials may be used according to PSI testing requirements.

What is the largest section of the Alabama Masonry Contractor exam?

Unit Masonry is the largest section with 19 questions. Mortar and Grout follows with 16 questions.

Does the exam cover safety?

Yes. Safety is included in the examination, and the package contains 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) for construction safety preparation.

Does passing the Masonry exam automatically issue an Alabama contractor license?

No. Passing the trade examination is one part of the licensing process. Applicants must also satisfy the applicable application, qualification, business examination, documentation, and Board approval requirements.