Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) Books Allowed into Exam Package

The Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) Books Allowed into Exam Package is designed for candidates preparing for the Arizona CR-12 residential/commercial elevators contractor examination. This package focuses on the books allowed into the exam room, helping candidates study with the same references used during the open-book testing session.

Elevator contracting requires a strong understanding of elevator and escalator safety, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, existing elevator equipment, electrical requirements, accessibility standards, jobsite safety, equipment installation, maintenance conditions, inspections, and code compliance. The CR-12 exam requires candidates to connect field experience with reference-based preparation. Candidates should be ready to locate information quickly, interpret technical code language, and apply the correct requirement to residential and commercial elevator-related work.

This package includes Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007, ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011, and ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2008. These references support preparation in construction safety, elevator and escalator safety rules, accessibility, electrical installation requirements, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, and existing elevator system requirements.

The Arizona CR-12 examination is open book, but candidates should not rely on the books alone. Open-book contractor exams require organization, repetition, and reference-navigation practice. A candidate must know which book to use, where major subjects are located, how to work through technical standards, and how to find the correct requirement while staying within the exam time limit.

This books allowed into exam package is a practical choice for elevator contractors, accessibility lift contractors, residential elevator professionals, commercial elevator professionals, stairway chairlift installers, platform lift contractors, qualifying party applicants, service supervisors, project managers, estimators, and experienced trade professionals preparing for Arizona contractor licensing. It provides the core exam-room references needed to build a focused study plan around the CR-12 elevators residential/commercial contractor exam.

What You Get

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) — a construction safety reference used to study OSHA standards for jobsite safety, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, material handling, hazard recognition, and safe construction practices.
• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition — an electrical code reference used to study elevator-related electrical requirements, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, disconnecting means, overcurrent protection, conductors, raceways, equipment installation, working space, and electrical safety provisions.
• ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — an accessibility reference used to study accessible building and facility requirements that may affect elevators, platform lifts, circulation routes, clearances, controls, reach ranges, and usable building features.
• ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007 — an elevator and escalator safety code reference used to study requirements for elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, material lifts, equipment safety, inspections, components, operation, and installation conditions.
• ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011 — an existing equipment safety code reference used to study requirements for existing elevators and escalators, including safety upgrades, inspections, equipment conditions, and continued safe operation.
• ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2008 — a platform lift and stairway chairlift reference used to study installation, operation, safety, and equipment requirements for vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, and stairway chairlifts.

Exam Details

The Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) examination is connected to the dual residential/commercial contractor classification for elevator-related work. The exam is administered through PSI for candidates pursuing the CR-12 contractor license path through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

The CR-12 classification is connected to work involving elevators and related conveyance systems within the limits of the Arizona classification. Candidates preparing for the exam should study elevator safety codes, electrical installation requirements, accessibility standards, existing elevator provisions, platform lift requirements, stairway chairlift requirements, OSHA construction safety, and field practices used in residential and commercial elevator work.

The exam may include questions based on the listed references, trade knowledge, and general industry practices. Candidates should prepare for questions involving elevator safety, escalators, existing elevator equipment, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, electrical systems, control equipment, disconnecting means, working space, accessibility requirements, construction safety, inspections, installation conditions, maintenance-related requirements, and code navigation.

The ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007 is a core reference for elevator and escalator safety preparation. Candidates should become familiar with the structure of the code and review requirements related to elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, material lifts, hoistways, machine rooms, car and counterweight equipment, doors, control systems, operation, inspections, and safety devices.

The ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011 supports questions involving existing elevator and escalator equipment. Candidates should understand that existing equipment may be subject to different safety provisions than new installations. This reference is important for questions involving continued operation, inspections, safety upgrades, equipment conditions, and requirements that apply to older elevator and escalator systems.

The ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2008 supports preparation for platform lifts and chairlifts. Candidates should study vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, equipment operation, safety features, installation requirements, clearances, controls, and conditions that may affect accessibility-related lift systems.

The ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities supports accessibility-related questions. Elevator and lift contractors should be familiar with accessible routes, clear floor spaces, reach ranges, controls, usable features, doors, maneuvering clearances, platform lift conditions, and building features that affect accessibility. Accessibility questions often require careful reading because the correct answer may depend on dimensions, location, user approach, or equipment type.

The NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition supports electrical requirements for elevator-related work. Candidates should review general electrical requirements, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, disconnecting means, equipment installation, working clearances, conductors, overcurrent protection, elevator-specific provisions, and safe installation practices. Elevator equipment depends on correct electrical coordination, so NEC preparation should be part of the study plan.

The OSHA reference supports jobsite safety questions. Elevator contractors may work around hoistways, pits, machine rooms, elevated openings, temporary construction conditions, electrical hazards, moving equipment, material handling, ladders, scaffolds, fall hazards, confined work areas, and active jobsites. Candidates should study OSHA construction safety requirements as a serious part of preparation.

Open Book Test

The Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) exam is an open book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center. The books in this package are allowed into the exam room for the Arizona CR-12 elevators residential/commercial contractor examination.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination session. Candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index in the references during the exam. Books should be organized before test day so they can be used efficiently while following PSI exam-room rules.

Additional loose papers are not permitted with approved references. Loose notes, loose sheets, and attached extra pages are not allowed. References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, including removable note-style tabs, are not allowed and must be removed before the examination begins.

A silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator is permitted in the examination center. Candidates should practice using their calculator and approved references during study so they are comfortable working with dimensions, clearances, electrical calculations, equipment requirements, safety standards, accessibility measurements, and code-based lookup questions.

Open-book preparation should focus on speed, organization, and accuracy. Candidates should know where to find ASME A17.1 elevator and escalator provisions, ASME A17.3 existing equipment requirements, ASME A18.1 platform lift and stairway chairlift requirements, NEC elevator electrical provisions, ICC A117.1 accessibility requirements, and OSHA construction safety standards.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is handled by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Candidates should begin by identifying the correct classification for the work they intend to perform. For residential and commercial elevator-related work, the CR-12 residential/commercial contractor classification is the path connected to this exam package.

The qualifying party is the individual responsible for meeting the trade knowledge requirement for the license classification. This person demonstrates the experience, knowledge, and skill required for the classification. The qualifying party should make sure the selected examination matches the CR-12 residential/commercial classification being pursued.

Arizona contractor applicants may also need to complete the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam, commonly known as the SRE. The SRE covers Arizona contractor statutes and rules related to licensing, business conduct, contractor responsibilities, compliance, and regulatory requirements. New applicants should review Arizona Registrar of Contractors requirements for their qualifying party status and selected license classification.

For the trade examination, candidates follow PSI scheduling procedures and select the correct Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor examination. PSI provides instructions for registration, scheduling, identification, cancellation, test center rules, remote proctoring options where available, and exam-day conduct.

After completing the required examination steps, applicants submit the license application and required documents to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Application processing may include qualifying party information, business entity information, background information, bonding, required fees, and other documentation required for the selected residential/commercial contractor classification.

Candidates should keep their original score report and related examination records. Licensing applications must be submitted within the applicable time period after passing the required examination, and exam records may be needed during application processing.

State Requirements

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses and regulates contractors performing residential and commercial construction work in Arizona. Arizona issues residential, commercial, and dual residential/commercial contractor licenses based on classification and scope of work. The CR-12 classification is the residential/commercial path for elevator contractor work within the limits of the Arizona classification.

The CR-12 classification is intended for contractors performing elevator-related work within the scope of the Arizona classification. Candidates should understand that exam preparation is one part of the licensing process. Applicants must also satisfy the state application, qualifying party, bonding, and compliance requirements established for the classification.

Applicants should review current Arizona Registrar of Contractors requirements before applying. The licensing process can include trade examination requirements, the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam, qualifying party documentation, business documentation, bonding, application forms, fees, and compliance with Arizona contractor licensing rules.

Elevator-related work may also involve responsibilities beyond the contractor examination. Contractors should understand applicable elevator safety codes, electrical code requirements, accessibility requirements, approved construction documents, equipment manufacturer instructions, inspection responsibilities, maintenance requirements, worker safety procedures, jobsite safety standards, permitting requirements, and project-specific requirements. This exam package supports preparation for the Arizona CR-12 trade exam, while actual work must be performed by properly qualified personnel following applicable law, code, and safety requirements.

Reference Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference covers OSHA standards used to study jobsite safety, hazard recognition, employee protection, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, material handling, housekeeping, and safe construction work practices.
• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition
  The 2017 National Electrical Code covers electrical installation requirements, including wiring methods, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, conductors, raceways, equipment installation, working space, disconnecting means, and elevator-related electrical provisions.
• ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  This accessibility standard covers requirements for accessible and usable buildings and facilities, including clear floor spaces, reach ranges, controls, accessible routes, doors, platform lifts, and other usability provisions related to accessible building design.
• ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007
  This safety code covers elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, material lifts, hoistways, machine rooms, elevator equipment, safety devices, operation, inspections, and installation requirements for elevator and escalator systems.
• ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011
  This safety code covers existing elevator and escalator systems, including safety requirements, inspections, equipment conditions, upgrades, operation, and provisions intended to support continued safe use of existing equipment.
• ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2008
  This safety standard covers platform lifts and stairway chairlifts, including vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, installation conditions, controls, operation, safety features, and equipment requirements.

Exam Room Approved Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Allowed into the exam room for the Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) examination. This reference supports OSHA construction safety and employee protection questions.
• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition
  Allowed into the exam room for the Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) examination. This reference supports electrical code, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, wiring methods, conductors, raceways, working space, disconnecting means, equipment installation, and elevator-related electrical questions.
• ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  Allowed into the exam room for the Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) examination. This reference supports accessibility, clear floor space, accessible route, reach range, controls, platform lift, and usable building feature questions.
• ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007
  Allowed into the exam room for the Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) examination. This reference supports elevator, escalator, dumbwaiter, moving walk, material lift, hoistway, machine room, equipment, safety device, operation, and inspection questions.
• ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011
  Allowed into the exam room for the Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) examination. This reference supports existing elevator and escalator safety, inspection, upgrade, equipment condition, operation, and continued-use questions.
• ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2008
  Allowed into the exam room for the Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) examination. This reference supports platform lift, vertical platform lift, inclined platform lift, stairway chairlift, control, safety feature, and installation requirement questions.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Arizona CR-12 exam requires candidates to combine elevator field knowledge with reference-based exam preparation. Because the exam is open book, candidates should study directly from the references they plan to bring into the exam room. The goal is to understand the trade topics and know where important information is located.

Start with ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007. This reference supports many elevator and escalator safety questions. Candidates should study the organization of the code, definitions, equipment requirements, hoistways, machine rooms, elevator cars, doors, controls, safety devices, inspections, operation, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, and material lifts. The code is technical, so familiarity with chapter layout is important.

Review ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011 for existing system requirements. Candidates should be ready for questions involving existing elevator and escalator conditions, upgrades, inspection issues, operational safety, and the difference between requirements for new installations and requirements for existing equipment.

Use ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2008 to prepare for platform lift and chairlift topics. Candidates should study vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, equipment controls, safety features, installation conditions, clearances, access, operation, and maintenance-related requirements.

The ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities should be studied for accessibility questions. Candidates should review accessible routes, clear floor spaces, turning space, controls, reach ranges, doors, platform lift requirements, maneuvering clearances, and usable building features. Accessibility requirements often use precise measurements, so candidates should practice finding dimensions quickly.

The NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition supports electrical questions. Candidates should review elevator-related NEC provisions, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, working space, conductors, raceways, equipment installation, and electrical safety requirements that may apply to elevator and lift equipment.

The Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) supports safety-related exam questions. Candidates should review electrical safety, personal protective equipment, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, material handling, hand and power tools, housekeeping, hazard communication, and general safe work practices. Elevator contractors may work near open shafts, pits, elevated landings, energized equipment, and heavy components, so safety preparation should be included in the study plan.

Because this is an open-book exam, candidates should prepare their references before the testing appointment. Permanent tabs can help identify major ASME sections, NEC elevator electrical provisions, ICC A117.1 accessibility dimensions, OSHA safety standards, platform lift requirements, existing elevator provisions, and inspection-related topics. Highlighting and annotations should be completed before the examination session. Over-marking can make a reference harder to use, so candidates should focus on clear organization and the sections most likely to be needed during the test.

Candidates should also practice choosing the correct reference. OSHA safety questions generally belong in 29 CFR Part 1926. Electrical installation questions often belong in the National Electrical Code. Accessibility and usability questions often belong in ICC A117.1. New elevator and escalator safety questions often belong in ASME A17.1. Existing elevator and escalator questions often belong in ASME A17.3. Platform lift and stairway chairlift questions often belong in ASME A18.1.

When reviewing missed questions, candidates should avoid memorizing only the answer. A stronger method is to locate the answer in the correct reference, read the surrounding section, and understand why the answer fits the question. This builds the reference-navigation skill needed when exam questions use different wording from study questions.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Arizona contractor candidates prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and reference navigation support. For the Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) Books Allowed into Exam Package, the goal is to help students study with the correct exam-room references and build confidence using them before test day.

Many CR-12 candidates already have experience with elevator installation, elevator service, escalators, platform lifts, chairlifts, accessibility equipment, electrical coordination, inspections, or equipment maintenance. The challenge is turning that experience into exam-ready knowledge. 1 Exam Prep supports that process by helping students focus on the subjects that matter most: elevator and escalator safety codes, existing elevator requirements, platform lift and stairway chairlift standards, NEC electrical requirements, accessibility provisions, OSHA safety, and reference navigation.

Open-book exams require a specific preparation method. Candidates need to know how to search references quickly, how to identify the correct book for each question, and how to work through technical code language without getting stuck. 1 Exam Prep encourages students to practice with the books in hand, use permanent tabs where helpful, and develop a repeatable method for finding answers.

1 Exam Prep also helps students prepare with a realistic study structure. That includes reviewing the exam content areas, organizing the reference books, practicing timed questions, strengthening weak areas, and becoming comfortable with the test format. This approach supports serious preparation without promising a passing score, licensing approval, or guaranteed exam outcome.

FAQ: What books are included in this Arizona CR-12 exam package?

This package includes Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition, ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007, ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011, and ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2008.

FAQ: Are these books allowed into the Arizona CR-12 exam room?

Yes. These references are allowed into the examination center for the Arizona Elevators Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-12) examination. Candidates must follow PSI rules for bound references, permanent tabs, highlighting, annotations, and exam-day use.

FAQ: Is the Arizona CR-12 Elevators exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-12 Elevators Residential/Commercial Contractor trade exam is an open book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center.

FAQ: What topics should I study for the Arizona CR-12 exam?

Candidates should study elevator and escalator safety, existing elevator requirements, platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, accessibility requirements, electrical installation requirements, disconnecting means, grounding and bonding, hoistways, machine rooms, controls, safety devices, inspections, and OSHA construction safety practices.

FAQ: Why is ASME A17.1 included?

ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007 supports questions involving elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, material lifts, hoistways, machine rooms, safety devices, operation, inspections, and installation requirements.

FAQ: Why is ASME A17.3 included?

ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011 supports questions involving existing elevator and escalator systems, safety upgrades, inspections, equipment conditions, operation, and continued safe use of existing equipment.

FAQ: Why is ASME A18.1 included?

ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2008 supports questions involving vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, stairway chairlifts, controls, safety features, installation conditions, and equipment operation.

FAQ: Why is ICC A117.1 included?

ICC A117.1-2017 supports accessibility questions involving accessible routes, clear floor spaces, controls, reach ranges, platform lifts, doors, maneuvering clearances, and usable building features.

FAQ: Why is the 2017 National Electrical Code included?

The 2017 National Electrical Code supports electrical questions involving wiring methods, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, conductors, raceways, working space, equipment installation, and elevator-related electrical requirements.

FAQ: Can I write in my books during the exam?

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

FAQ: Who should use this CR-12 books allowed into exam package?

This package is designed for elevator contractors, accessibility lift contractors, residential elevator professionals, commercial elevator professionals, platform lift contractors, stairway chairlift installers, qualifying party applicants, project managers, estimators, service supervisors, and experienced trade professionals preparing for the Arizona CR-12 contractor exam.