Arizona Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-11) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

The Arizona Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-11) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package is designed for candidates preparing for the Arizona CR-11 residential and commercial electrical contractor exam who want rental reference books and structured online course access in one organized preparation package. This rental option includes exam-room-approved books, 6 months of course access, and study support for candidates pursuing the Arizona dual residential and commercial electrical contractor classification.

Electrical contracting requires a strong understanding of electrical code requirements, residential and commercial wiring methods, electrical safety, service equipment, grounding and bonding, branch circuits, feeders, conductors, raceways, boxes, overcurrent protection, fire alarm and signaling systems, photovoltaic systems, solar electric installation practices, and contractor-level electrical work. Candidates preparing for the Arizona CR-11 exam should be ready to study electrical code topics while also building the reference-navigation skills needed for open-book contractor testing.

This package includes Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, Ugly's Electrical References, Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011, and The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II Installation Manual. These references support preparation in construction safety, electrical code, fire alarm and signaling code, electrical calculations, wiring methods, field reference information, photovoltaic system fundamentals, and solar electric installation practices.

The course portion helps candidates prepare with more structure instead of trying to review every reference without direction. For an open-book contractor exam, success depends on more than simply having the books available. Candidates need to understand what each reference covers, how the books are organized, and how to locate information efficiently during timed testing. This package helps candidates study the references in a more exam-focused way.

The rental price is $840. A refundable deposit of $250 is required for the rental books, bringing the total due to $1,090. The refundable deposit is tied to the rental portion of the package and supports access to the listed exam-room-approved references during the rental period.

Passing the Arizona Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor exam does not automatically issue an Arizona contractor license. Applicants must still complete the Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing process and meet the requirements for the applicable CR-11 classification. This package supports exam preparation and reference study, while the state determines licensing approval.

What You Get

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Exam Details

The Arizona Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-11) exam is associated with Arizona’s dual residential and commercial electrical contractor classification. The CR-11 classification is administered through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors for contractors performing electrical work within the residential and commercial scope of the license.

Candidates preparing for the CR-11 exam should approach their study with both electrical trade knowledge and reference-navigation practice. Residential and commercial electrical work can involve branch circuits, feeders, services, grounding and bonding, conductors, raceways, boxes, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, motors, panels, equipment installation, fire alarm systems, photovoltaic systems, solar electric installation, jobsite safety, and code-based decision making.

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition is a core reference for this package. Candidates should review NEC organization, definitions, wiring and protection, wiring methods and materials, equipment for general use, special occupancies, special equipment, special conditions, communication systems, tables, calculations, residential electrical provisions, commercial electrical provisions, and grounding and bonding requirements. Since the NEC is a detailed code reference, candidates should spend time learning how to use the table of contents, index, article layout, definitions, and tables.

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016 supports preparation in fire alarm and signaling system requirements. Candidates should review system fundamentals, notification concepts, initiating devices, inspection and testing awareness, wiring concepts, signal transmission, and code organization. Electrical contractors may encounter fire alarm and signaling questions that require familiarity with this reference and its structure.

Ugly's Electrical References supports practical electrical calculations and field reference review. Candidates should use it to reinforce formulas, wiring information, conduit and conductor references, electrical symbols, conversion factors, Ohm’s law, voltage drop awareness, motor-related references, grounding concepts, and other commonly used electrical field information. This reference can help candidates connect code-based study with practical electrical knowledge.

Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011 supports preparation in photovoltaic system fundamentals, including solar electrical concepts, PV modules, system components, conductors, disconnects, inverters, system design awareness, installation practices, safety considerations, and electrical coordination. The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II Installation Manual supports solar electric installation review, including practical installation concepts, solar equipment, layout awareness, and jobsite installation procedures.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction safety preparation. Candidates should review jobsite hazard recognition, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, tools, material handling, housekeeping, excavation awareness, electrical safety awareness, and contractor safety responsibilities. Electrical work may involve energized equipment hazards, elevated work, ladders, tools, conduits, wire pulling, panels, service equipment, photovoltaic components, and coordination with other trades.

Open Book Test

The Arizona Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-11) exam is an open-book test. Candidates may use approved references during the exam, which makes reference familiarity a major part of preparation. Open book does not mean the exam is simple. Candidates must know which book applies to each question, where to find the supporting information, and how to apply it correctly within the time allowed.

For this package, candidates should practice using OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, Ugly's Electrical References, Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011, and The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II Installation Manual. Each reference serves a different role. OSHA supports construction safety questions, the NEC supports electrical code questions, NFPA 72 supports fire alarm and signaling system topics, Ugly's Electrical References supports formulas and field reference information, Photovoltaic Systems supports solar electrical system preparation, and The Easy Guide to Solar Electric supports practical solar electric installation review.

A strong open-book study routine is to review a topic, answer an exam-style question, identify the likely reference, locate the supporting information, and then review why the answer is correct. Repeating this process helps candidates build speed and confidence with the approved books. Since open-book exams are timed, candidates should avoid waiting until test day to become familiar with the references.

Candidates should follow current testing instructions for approved references, book condition, highlighting, tabs, markings, loose materials, calculators, identification, and exam-room items. Testing rules may be specific, and candidates should prepare their books according to current requirements. This rental package supports study and reference navigation, while the testing provider’s rules determine what may be used on exam day.

Licensing Steps

Contractors pursuing the Arizona CR-11 Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor license should begin by confirming that the CR-11 classification matches the type of work they plan to perform. Arizona contractor classifications are tied to defined scopes of work, so applicants should select the classification that fits their intended residential and commercial electrical work.

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors administers contractor licensing in Arizona. Applicants should review the current requirements for the CR-11 classification before applying. The exam is one part of the licensing process, while the state determines whether the applicant meets all licensing requirements.

After confirming the classification, candidates should begin structured exam preparation. This includes reviewing the rental references, studying OSHA construction safety, practicing NEC navigation, reviewing fire alarm and signaling topics, strengthening electrical calculation skills, reviewing residential and commercial wiring methods, and studying photovoltaic and solar electric installation concepts. The course helps candidates move through the material in a focused way instead of trying to study the books without a plan.

Once prepared, candidates should schedule and take the exam according to current testing instructions. Because the exam is open book, candidates should practice using the references under timed conditions. Good preparation includes knowing how to move from the question to the correct book, finding information quickly, and avoiding spending too much time on one question.

After passing the exam, applicants must continue through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing process. This may include submitting required forms, meeting experience requirements, identifying the qualifying party, providing business information, satisfying bonding or financial responsibility requirements, and meeting any other requirements set by the state. Passing the exam is important, but it does not replace the state application or guarantee license approval.

State Requirements

Arizona contractor licensing is administered by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The state issues contractor classifications tied to specific scopes of work, and applicants should make sure they pursue the correct license classification before beginning the licensing process.

The CR-11 classification is associated with residential and commercial electrical work. Candidates should prepare for contractor responsibilities connected to electrical systems, residential wiring methods, commercial wiring methods, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, electrical equipment installation, fire alarm and signaling systems, photovoltaic systems, solar electric installation, jobsite safety, materials, tools, reference use, and construction coordination. Applicants should make sure the classification matches the work they plan to offer before applying for the license.

Arizona licensing may involve more than the trade exam. Applicants may need to meet experience requirements, pass required examinations, identify a qualifying party, provide business entity information, meet bonding or financial responsibility requirements, submit required documents, and receive approval from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Candidates should prepare for both the exam and the licensing process.

This Books & Course Rental package supports the study portion of the licensing path. It does not replace the Arizona contractor license application, state review, classification approval, or any other licensing requirement. Candidates should use the rental books and course access as part of a complete preparation plan that includes official application review, organized study, and consistent practice with the listed references.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This OSHA construction safety reference covers federal construction workplace safety standards, including jobsite hazards, worker protection, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, material handling, housekeeping, and contractor safety responsibilities.
• Included Rental Book: NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition
  The National Electrical Code supports preparation in electrical installations, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, equipment requirements, special occupancies, special equipment, tables, calculations, residential wiring, commercial wiring, and electrical safety provisions.
• Included Rental Book: NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016
  This fire alarm and signaling reference supports preparation in fire alarm system requirements, notification and initiating devices, signaling concepts, system layout awareness, inspection and testing concepts, and fire alarm code organization.
• Included Rental Book: Ugly's Electrical References
  This electrical field reference supports study in formulas, calculations, electrical symbols, conductor information, conduit references, voltage drop awareness, motor-related information, conversions, grounding concepts, and practical electrical reference data.
• Included Rental Book: Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011
  This photovoltaic reference supports preparation in solar electrical systems, PV modules, inverters, conductors, disconnects, system components, design awareness, installation practices, safety considerations, and photovoltaic system fundamentals.
• Included Rental Book: The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II Installation Manual
  This solar electric installation manual supports preparation in practical solar electric installation concepts, equipment layout, installation practices, system components, wiring awareness, safety considerations, and field application of solar electric work.

Exam Room Approved Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This OSHA reference is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for construction safety review and open-book exam preparation.
• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition
  This electrical code is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for residential and commercial electrical code study, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, services, feeders, branch circuits, equipment requirements, and reference navigation.
• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016
  This fire alarm and signaling code is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for fire alarm system requirements, signaling concepts, notification devices, initiating devices, and fire alarm code review.
• Ugly's Electrical References
  This electrical field reference is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for formulas, calculations, conduit and conductor information, symbols, conversions, and practical electrical reference support.
• Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011
  This photovoltaic reference is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for solar electrical system concepts, PV components, system design awareness, installation practices, and photovoltaic safety review.
• The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II Installation Manual
  This solar electric installation manual is included as an exam-room-approved rental book for practical solar electric installation concepts, equipment layout, wiring awareness, and solar system installation review.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong preparation plan for the Arizona CR-11 Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor exam should combine course study, book review, NEC navigation, calculation practice, electrical topic review, solar electric review, and timed reference practice. Candidates should study with the rental references consistently so the materials become familiar before test day. The goal is to understand the topics and improve lookup speed for the open-book format.

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code should be a major study focus because it supports electrical code questions across both residential and commercial electrical work. Candidates should review article organization, definitions, wiring and protection, wiring methods and materials, equipment for general use, special occupancies, special equipment, special conditions, communication systems, tables, and calculation-related provisions. Candidates should practice locating information quickly using the index, article numbers, table references, and code layout.

Grounding and bonding should receive careful attention during study. Candidates should understand how grounding and bonding concepts relate to electrical safety, services, feeders, equipment, raceways, conductive parts, and system protection. Electrical questions may require the candidate to identify the correct NEC article, table, or rule and apply it properly.

Residential and commercial wiring methods are also important. Candidates should review conduit, raceways, cable assemblies, boxes, fittings, conductor selection, ampacity awareness, derating concepts, overcurrent protection, box fill awareness, equipment installation, service equipment, and branch circuit requirements. The NEC and Ugly's Electrical References can be used together to strengthen code navigation and practical electrical reference skills.

NFPA 72 should be reviewed for fire alarm and signaling system topics. Candidates should study fire alarm terminology, initiating devices, notification appliances, system fundamentals, inspection and testing awareness, signal concepts, and code structure. Since residential and commercial electrical work may involve fire alarm and signaling systems, candidates should practice finding information in NFPA 72 rather than relying only on general field knowledge.

Ugly's Electrical References should be used for calculation practice and quick-reference study. Candidates should review Ohm’s law, electrical formulas, conductor and conduit information, motor-related references, voltage drop concepts, electrical symbols, conversions, and grounding-related field information. Repeated practice helps candidates use this reference efficiently during open-book preparation.

Photovoltaic Systems and The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II Installation Manual should be reviewed for solar electrical topics. Candidates should study PV system components, modules, inverters, conductors, disconnecting means, safety considerations, installation concepts, system layout, wiring awareness, and photovoltaic fundamentals. Candidates should connect photovoltaic study with NEC-based electrical requirements and general residential and commercial electrical installation practices.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 should be studied for construction safety. Candidates should understand jobsite hazard recognition, worker protection, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, electrical safety awareness, housekeeping, and contractor safety responsibilities. Safety questions often require practical application of standards, not just recognition of terms.

The course portion of this rental package helps candidates organize these subjects into a more manageable study plan. Instead of trying to study every page without direction, candidates can use course structure, topic review, and practice questions to focus preparation. This approach helps candidates understand which reference is most useful for each type of question.

During the 6 months of course access, candidates should set a steady study schedule. A practical routine may include reviewing one reference at a time, completing topic-based practice, and then combining references in timed drills. This helps candidates learn not only the content, but also how the references work together on an open-book exam.

Timed practice should be part of the study routine. Open-book exams can become difficult when candidates spend too long searching for a single answer. During practice, candidates should answer familiar questions first, mark more difficult questions for review, and return to them after completing easier items. Strong reference familiarity can make this strategy more effective.

The rental format is useful for candidates who want access to the listed references during their study period. Candidates should treat rental books carefully, use them consistently, and build study habits around the approved exam materials. The combination of exam-room-approved rental references and online course access gives candidates both study resources and preparation structure.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Arizona Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor candidates prepare with organized study guidance, exam-room-approved rental reference support, and course-based exam preparation. The CR-11 exam can be challenging because it combines NEC navigation, residential wiring, commercial wiring, fire alarm and signaling code, electrical calculations, photovoltaic system concepts, solar electric installation, OSHA safety, and open-book reference navigation.

For open-book contractor exams, 1 Exam Prep emphasizes the ability to use references efficiently. Candidates need to know how to move through OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, Ugly's Electrical References, Photovoltaic Systems, and The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II Installation Manual under exam conditions. Course-based preparation helps students build the habit of identifying the correct reference, locating the right section, and applying the information to exam-style questions.

Trade-focused review helps connect field experience with exam performance. Many residential and commercial electrical professionals already understand wiring methods, equipment, panels, feeders, branch circuits, solar equipment, tools, safety, and jobsite coordination from experience, but exam questions often require a specific reference-supported answer. Organized preparation helps bridge the gap between practical electrical knowledge and test-taking requirements.

Practice-oriented preparation can also help reduce stress before exam day. Timed drills, topic review, reference lookup exercises, code navigation practice, electrical calculation practice, solar electric review, and exam-style questions help students become more comfortable with the open-book format. While no rental package or course can guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, or exam outcome, the right study structure can help candidates prepare with more focus, organization, and confidence.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Arizona CR-11 Books & Course Rental package?

This package includes rental access to Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, Ugly's Electrical References, Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011, and The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II Installation Manual. It also includes 6 months of course access.

Are the books exam room approved?

Yes. The listed rental references are identified as the exam-room-approved books included with this package.

What is the rental price?

The rental price is $840.

Is there a refundable deposit?

Yes. This rental package includes a refundable deposit of $250.

What is the total due for this package?

The total due is $1,090, which includes the $840 rental price and the $250 refundable deposit.

Does this package include course access?

Yes. This package includes 6 months of course access.

Is the Arizona CR-11 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-11 Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor exam is an open-book test. Candidates should study with the approved references and follow the current testing rules for book markings, tabs, highlighting, and permitted materials.

What references are included in this CR-11 rental package?

The included rental references are OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code 2017, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2016, Ugly's Electrical References, Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011, and The Easy Guide to Solar Electric Part II Installation Manual.

Does passing the exam automatically give me an Arizona contractor license?

No. Passing the exam does not automatically issue an Arizona contractor license. Applicants must still complete the Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing process and meet the requirements for the applicable CR-11 classification.

Who should use this rental package?

This package is best for residential electricians, commercial electricians, electrical contractors, photovoltaic system professionals, fire alarm and signaling technicians, qualifying parties, and candidates preparing for the Arizona Electrical Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-11) exam who want exam-room-approved rental references and online course access together.