Arizona Concrete Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-9) Exam Book Package

Prepare with confidence and pass your Arizona Concrete Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-9) Exam with this complete Exam Book Package, featuring the approved references allowed in the testing center, plus important study references that help you build real-world concrete knowledge before exam day.

Built specifically for Arizona’s open-book contractor exam, this package helps you develop the knowledge and book-navigation skills needed for concrete construction, formwork, reinforcement, structural concrete, placement, finishing, safety, and residential and commercial code compliance.

📚 What’s Included

✅ Exam-Approved References Allowed in the Testing Center

These are the approved materials you can use during the Arizona CR-9 exam, making them essential for preparation and exam-day success.

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Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)

Covers important construction safety standards, including:

• Jobsite hazard recognition and prevention
• Personal protective equipment
• Concrete and masonry construction safety
• Excavation, formwork, ladder, and equipment safety
• OSHA compliance for concrete construction projects

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International Building Code, 2018

Provides commercial building standards, including:

• Structural concrete requirements
• Foundations and slab construction
• Fire-resistance and occupancy requirements
• Structural safety provisions
• Code compliance for commercial concrete work

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International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2009

Covers residential construction requirements, including:

• Footings and foundations
• Slabs-on-ground
• Residential concrete wall requirements
• Reinforcement and anchorage basics
• Code compliance for one- and two-family dwellings

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ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

A key structural concrete reference, including:

• Concrete design and construction requirements
• Reinforcement standards
• Structural concrete materials
• Strength, durability, and serviceability provisions
• Code requirements for reinforced concrete construction

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💡 All exam-approved books are provided in standard format, not pre-tabbed, allowing you to prepare under real testing conditions.

📖 Important Study References

⚠️ Study References Not Allowed in the Testing Center

These references are important for building concrete trade knowledge, but they are not allowed for use during the exam. They are included to help you study smarter, understand field applications, and strengthen your concrete construction skills before test day.

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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition

A valuable study reference for concrete materials and mix design, including:

• Concrete ingredients and proportions
• Cement, aggregates, admixtures, and water
• Concrete strength and durability
• Mix design concepts
• Quality control and testing basics

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Pipe and Excavation Contracting

A useful reference for related sitework and underground construction, including:

• Excavation planning and methods
• Trenching and backfilling
• Pipe installation basics
• Site preparation considerations
• Safety practices for excavation-related concrete work

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SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition

A practical guide for formwork design and field practices, including:

• Concrete form construction
• Formwork materials and layout
• Shoring and bracing basics
• Form removal considerations
• Safety and performance practices for concrete forms

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Placing Reinforcing Bars

A focused reference for reinforcement installation, including:

• Rebar placement methods
• Bar supports, spacing, and clearances
• Reinforcement tying and positioning
• Field placement practices
• Common reinforcing steel requirements

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🔧 What This Package Does for You

✔️ Prepares You for the Open-Book Exam

Learn how to quickly navigate OSHA, the IBC, the IRC, and ACI 318 under time pressure so you can find answers faster during the exam.

✔️ Builds Real-World Concrete Knowledge

Strengthen your understanding of concrete materials, foundations, slabs, walls, footings, reinforcement, formwork, placement, curing, and finishing.

✔️ Improves Structural Concrete Preparation

Review important requirements related to reinforced concrete, structural design standards, load paths, durability, strength, and code-based concrete construction.

✔️ Strengthens Safety and Compliance

Study OSHA safety rules, concrete construction hazards, formwork safety, excavation safety, and residential and commercial building code requirements.

✔️ Expands Your Contractor Capabilities

Gain the technical knowledge needed to handle residential and commercial concrete projects, including foundations, slabs, structural concrete, sitework, and reinforced concrete construction.

🎯 Who This Is For

• Contractors applying for the Arizona CR-9 License
• Residential and commercial concrete contractors
• Foundation and slab professionals
• Concrete flatwork and structural concrete workers
• Rebar, formwork, and placement crews
• Construction supervisors, business owners, and field managers
• Anyone serious about passing the exam and improving field expertise

🚀 Why This Package Works

This package is built around:

• Actual Arizona CR-9 exam reference requirements
• Open-book exam preparation
• Important technical study materials
• Real-world concrete, formwork, and reinforcement applications
• OSHA safety and construction compliance
• Residential and commercial concrete code knowledge

💡 Pro Tip

The Arizona CR-9 exam is open-book, but only the approved references are allowed in the testing center. That means the study-only books should be used before test day to build your concrete knowledge, while the approved books should be practiced for speed.

Think of the study books as your practice pour and the exam-approved books as your test-day tools. You do not want to be searching for the right answer like someone dropped a pencil in wet concrete.

🏁 Prepare Smarter. Pass Faster.

Passing your Arizona CR-9 exam is not about luck. It is about understanding concrete methods, knowing safety rules, and being able to use the approved references quickly during the exam.

This package gives you the approved exam materials, important study references, and technical foundation needed to prepare for your Arizona Concrete Residential / Commercial Contractor License.

👉 Get started today and take the next step toward earning your Arizona CR-9 Contractor License.