Arizona Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-48) - Books & Courses Rental Package

The Arizona Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-48) - Books & Courses Rental Package is designed for contractors preparing for the Arizona CR-48 trade exam with rental access to the listed reference books and structured online course preparation. This package gives tile professionals a practical way to study the exam topics, review the required reference materials, and build familiarity with the books used for Arizona ceramic, plastic, metal, glass, stone, quarry, paver, mosaic, and terrazzo tile work.

The Arizona CR-48 classification is a dual residential and commercial tile contractor classification. It applies to the preparation of surfaces as required to install or repair tile products on horizontal and vertical surfaces, including ceramic, clay, faience, metal, mosaic, glass mosaic, paver, plastic, quarry, stone tiles such as marble or slate, and terrazzo. Installation of shower doors and tub enclosures is included when it is part of the original contract.

Preparing for the CR-48 exam requires more than field experience. Tile contractors are expected to understand plan reading, estimating, general tile knowledge, grout and finishing, adhesives, tile installation, safety, employee protection, standards, residential code requirements, and construction safety rules. The exam can include questions based on listed references, trade knowledge, and general industry practices. This rental package helps you study those areas with a clearer plan and gives you access to the books needed for preparation.

The rental price is $1,090, plus a $500 refundable deposit, for a total of $1,590. The refundable deposit applies to the rental books and is refundable according to the rental return terms.

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.

Exam Details

The Arizona CR-48 Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile exam is part of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors trade examination program. The trade exam contains 80 questions, has a 180-minute time limit, and requires a 70% minimum passing score.

The official content outline for the CR-48 exam is divided into the following subject areas:

• Plan Reading and Estimating: 5 items
• General Tile Knowledge: 20 items
• Grout and Finishing: 10 items
• Adhesives: 7 items
• Tile Installation: 33 items
• Safety and Employee Protection: 5 items

Tile installation is the largest exam category, so candidates should expect a strong focus on layout, surface preparation, installation methods, standards, materials, and practical field application. General tile knowledge is also a major portion of the test and may involve tile types, substrate conditions, installation requirements, terminology, tools, and accepted trade practices. Grout, finishing, and adhesives are separate content areas, which means candidates should give these subjects dedicated study time instead of treating them as small details within installation.

The exam may also include questions based on general trade knowledge and industry practices. That makes preparation different from simple memorization. Candidates should study the reference books, understand the subject areas, and practice locating information efficiently. Since the exam has a fixed time limit, book familiarity and reference navigation are important parts of preparation.

Open Book Test

The Arizona CR-48 Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile trade exam is an open-book exam with specific restrictions. Only approved reference materials are allowed in the examination center. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the exam.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the exam session. However, candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index in the references during the examination session. Additional papers, loose notes, and attached papers are not allowed with approved references. References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, including removable tabs such as Post-it style tabs, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.

A silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator may be used in the examination center. Downloaded references may be brought into the testing center when properly bound, such as spiral bound or placed in a binder after being hole-punched.

Because the CR-48 exam is open book but timed, preparation should include book-navigation practice. The goal is not only to own or rent the books, but also to know where key topics are located and how each reference is organized. A well-prepared candidate should be comfortable moving between the OSHA reference, residential code, ANSI installation standards, and tile handbook materials without losing time.

Licensing Steps

The Arizona contractor licensing process is handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. For the CR-48 Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile classification, the qualifying party is responsible for meeting the examination requirements that apply to the license classification. The trade test is considered equivalent for the related residential and commercial classifications, and after passing the required management and trade examination requirements, the appropriate license classification may be applied for without additional trade testing.

A typical preparation path includes reviewing the CR-48 classification scope, studying the official content outline, preparing for the Arizona contractor examination requirements, scheduling the required exam, passing the trade exam, and submitting licensing materials through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors process. Candidates should also be prepared to complete the applicable business management examination requirement when required for their licensing path.

The CR-48 trade exam should be treated as a serious preparation project. Contractors who work with tile every day may already understand many field practices, but the test requires candidates to answer questions within a timed examination format and use approved references properly. Studying with a course and rental book set helps organize the process so candidates can focus on the subjects that appear on the content outline.

State Requirements

The Arizona CR-48 classification allows the licensee to prepare surfaces as required to install or repair tile products on horizontal and vertical surfaces. Covered tile products include ceramic, clay, faience, metal, mosaic, glass mosaic, paver, plastic, quarry, stone tiles such as marble or slate, and terrazzo. Shower doors and tub enclosures are included when they are part of the original contract.

This classification is designed for contractors performing tile work in both residential and commercial settings. The scope connects practical jobsite skills with standards, safety rules, and code knowledge. Candidates preparing for the CR-48 exam should understand how installation conditions, substrate preparation, adhesives, grout selection, finishing procedures, and safety requirements affect the final tile system.

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors issues separate residential and commercial licenses, as well as dual licenses that cover both residential and commercial work for a particular trade or construction field. The CR-48 classification is the dual residential and commercial tile classification, making it an important credential path for tile contractors who plan to operate in both types of work.

Reference Books

This rental package includes the listed CR-48 reference books for exam preparation. Some references are allowed in the exam room, while others are study references that support tile knowledge and installation preparation but are not allowed in the examination center.

• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference supports preparation for OSHA-related safety and employee protection questions on the CR-48 exam.
• Included Rental Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This residential code reference supports preparation for residential construction requirements related to tile work, surfaces, and applicable code-based questions.
• Included Rental Book: ANSI A108/A118/A136.1:2017, American National Standard Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile, 2017
  This standards reference supports preparation for ceramic tile installation specifications, setting materials, adhesives, methods, and accepted installation requirements.
• Included Rental Book: Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017
  This tile installation handbook supports preparation for tile methods, assemblies, substrates, installation systems, and industry-recognized tile installation guidance.
• Included Rental Book: Setting Tile, 1995 (USED)
  This study reference supports practical review of tile setting methods, tools, layout, and field installation concepts.
• Included Rental Book: Builders Guide to Floors, 1997
  This study reference supports preparation for floor systems, floor conditions, construction practices, and issues that affect tile installation over floor assemblies.
• Included Rental Book: Tile Manual, 1991 (USED)
  This study reference supports review of tile industry practices, installation details, and technical concepts used in tile work.

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following references are allowed in the Arizona CR-48 examination center:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Allowed in the exam room for construction safety and employee protection reference use.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Allowed in the exam room for residential code reference use.
• ANSI A108/A118/A136.1:2017, American National Standard Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile, 2017
  Allowed in the exam room for tile installation standards, specifications, and setting material reference use.
• Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017
  Allowed in the exam room for tile installation methods, assemblies, and industry handbook reference use.

The following listed study references are not allowed in the examination center: Setting Tile, 1995; Builders Guide to Floors, 1997; and Tile Manual, 1991. These study references are still useful during preparation because they help reinforce practical tile installation knowledge and related construction concepts.

Test Information and Study Materials

The CR-48 exam covers a wide range of tile contractor knowledge. Candidates should study installation standards, reference-book organization, substrate preparation, tile layout, adhesives, grout, finishing, plan reading, estimating, and safety. The content outline gives useful direction because it shows where the largest testing emphasis is placed.

Tile Installation is the largest category on the exam. Study time should include surface preparation, vertical and horizontal applications, tile types, installation methods, movement considerations, layout, substrate conditions, and workmanship standards. Candidates should become familiar with how the ANSI standards and tile handbook organize installation methods and technical requirements.

General Tile Knowledge should include a review of tile materials, industry terms, tools, substrate types, installation environments, and common trade practices. This area can connect field experience with written exam questions, so candidates should be prepared to recognize proper methods as well as incorrect installation conditions.

Grout and Finishing preparation should include grout types, application practices, finishing methods, cleanup, joints, appearance, and conditions that affect the finished tile system. Adhesives preparation should include setting materials, bonding requirements, product selection, and installation conditions. Plan Reading and Estimating requires candidates to understand drawings, quantities, measurements, layout planning, and material-related calculations. Safety and Employee Protection requires review of OSHA construction safety requirements and jobsite protection practices.

A timed open-book exam requires a different kind of study routine. Candidates should practice locating important information before exam day, especially in the OSHA reference, the residential code, ANSI tile standards, and the tile handbook. Permanent tabs and indexes can be helpful when prepared correctly before the exam. The rental package gives candidates access to the listed references during the study period, while the course provides structure for moving through the material in a more focused way.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps tile contractors prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, and exam-oriented structure. The Arizona CR-48 exam includes both reference-based material and practical trade knowledge, so preparation should support both sides of the test. This rental package combines the listed books with course access so you can study the material in a more manageable way.

The course helps guide your preparation through the major subject areas, including tile installation, general tile knowledge, plan reading, estimating, grout and finishing, adhesives, safety, and employee protection. When reference navigation applies, the study process emphasizes learning how the books are arranged, where key information is found, and how to move through approved references efficiently during a timed exam.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is realistic and practical. The goal is to help you build familiarity with the content, reduce confusion, and improve confidence before exam day. The rental format also gives you access to the listed books for the preparation period without requiring you to purchase every reference outright. With 6 months of course access, you have time to review the material, revisit difficult topics, practice book navigation, and strengthen your exam routine.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Arizona CR-48 Books & Courses Rental Package?

This package includes rental access to the listed CR-48 reference books and 6 months of course access. The rental books include OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, the 2018 International Residential Code, ANSI A108/A118/A136.1:2017, the 2017 tile installation handbook, Setting Tile, Builders Guide to Floors, and Tile Manual.

How much does the CR-48 rental package cost?

The rental package price is $1,090 plus a $500 refundable deposit, for a total of $1,590. The deposit is refundable according to the rental return terms for the books.

Is the Arizona CR-48 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-48 Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile exam is open book, but only specific approved references are allowed in the examination center. Candidates must bring their own approved references and follow the exam-room rules for tabs, notes, highlighting, and indexing.

Which books are allowed in the CR-48 exam room?

The approved exam-room books are Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, ANSI A108/A118/A136.1:2017, and Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017.

Are all rental books allowed in the exam room?

No. Setting Tile, Builders Guide to Floors, and Tile Manual are study references and are not allowed in the examination center. They are included to support exam preparation and trade knowledge review.

How many questions are on the Arizona CR-48 exam?

The Arizona CR-48 Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile exam has 80 questions.

How much time is allowed for the CR-48 exam?

The time allowed for the Arizona CR-48 exam is 180 minutes.

What score is required to pass the CR-48 exam?

The minimum passing score for the Arizona CR-48 Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile exam is 70%.

Can I write in my references during the exam?

No. References may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the exam session, but candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index in the references during the exam session.

Who is this rental package best for?

This package is best for Arizona tile contractors preparing for the CR-48 residential and commercial trade exam who want rental access to the listed books, 6 months of course access, and organized preparation for tile installation, standards, residential code, OSHA safety, estimating, grouting, adhesives, and trade knowledge.