Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) - Books & Courses Rental Package

The Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) Books & Courses Rental Package is designed for students preparing for the Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating contractor exam. This package is built for HVAC professionals, evaporative cooling technicians, ventilation contractors, duct installers, heating system installers, service technicians, business owners, and qualifying parties who want organized exam preparation with rental reference books and structured course access.

The Arizona CR-58 classification is a dual residential and commercial contractor classification. It allows the scope of work permitted for warm air heating, evaporative cooling, and ventilating work in both residential and commercial settings. The classification includes installation, alteration, and repair of warm air heating systems, gas-fired furnaces and space heaters, ventilation systems, evaporative cooling units, or any combination of these systems.

This Books & Courses Rental Package gives students access to the listed rental references and 6 months of course access. The rental format is useful for students who want to study with the needed exam books and tools without purchasing every reference outright. The course portion helps organize preparation, while the rental references allow students to practice locating information in the books used for exam study.

Package Price: $1,390

Refundable Deposit: $700

Total Due Today: $2,090

The refundable deposit applies to the rental books and materials. This package supports preparation for the Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating exam by combining mechanical code review, fuel gas code review, plumbing code awareness, duct design study, load calculation study, refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, OSHA safety, and reference navigation practice. Since the exam is timed and open book, students should study the material and become comfortable using the references before test day.

Exam Details

The Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating exam is the trade examination for the residential/commercial evaporative cooling and ventilating contractor classification. The exam contains 60 questions, requires a minimum passing score of 70%, and has a time allowance of 150 minutes.

The exam is designed to measure practical trade knowledge used in warm air heating, evaporative cooling, ventilation, duct systems, fuel gas systems, controls, motors, sizing, estimating, piping, tubing, inspections, testing, and jobsite safety. Students should prepare for questions that require both trade understanding and the ability to locate information efficiently in the approved reference materials.

Warm air heating questions may involve gas-fired furnaces, space heaters, combustion air, venting, installation practices, system components, and code-related requirements. Ventilation questions may involve air movement, exhaust systems, duct sizing, duct construction, air filtering equipment, air distribution, ventilation equipment, and mechanical system installation requirements. Evaporative cooling questions may involve evaporative cooler components, airflow, water supply connections, equipment installation, service principles, controls, and operational checks.

Duct system questions may involve duct design, duct sizing, friction loss, airflow, fittings, insulation, return air, supply air, and practical use of duct design references. Load calculation questions may involve residential heating and cooling load concepts, building conditions, outdoor and indoor design values, air movement, and proper sizing principles. Fuel gas and plumbing questions may involve gas piping, appliance connections, condensate, water supply, drainage, and related code provisions that support mechanical system installation.

OSHA safety is an important part of preparation because HVAC and ventilation work may involve ladders, scaffolds, electrical hazards, confined spaces, sharp materials, rooftop work, power tools, material handling, and jobsite coordination. Students should be comfortable using the OSHA reference to locate safety requirements and apply safe work practices to exam-style questions.

Because the exam is timed, students should prepare for both accuracy and speed. The 150-minute time limit gives students a limited amount of time to read each question, identify the subject, choose the correct reference, locate the information, and answer. A strong preparation plan includes reviewing the course material, studying the references, understanding the trade concepts, and practicing how to use the books efficiently.

Open Book Test

The Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating exam is an open book test using approved reference materials. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center. Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the exam session. Writing, highlighting, underlining, or indexing during the exam session is not permitted.

Book preparation should be completed before test day. References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary removable tabs, including removable sticky tabs, are not allowed. Loose papers, inserted sheets, or unapproved attached materials are not allowed with approved references. Students should prepare their books in a clean, organized way that helps them locate important content quickly.

An open-book exam still requires serious preparation. The answers are not useful unless students know where to look and how to apply the information. Mechanical code questions, fuel gas questions, OSHA safety questions, duct design questions, load calculation questions, evaporative cooling questions, and refrigeration or air conditioning questions may point to different references. Students should practice using the table of contents, index, chapter headings, tabs, highlighted sections, and calculation tools before the exam.

The goal is to know which reference applies to each subject area. OSHA safety questions will usually require a different approach than duct sizing questions, fuel gas code questions, evaporative cooler service questions, ventilation questions, or load calculation questions. The more familiar students are with each book and tool before exam day, the easier it becomes to move through the exam efficiently.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Applicants pursuing the CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating residential/commercial classification should begin by confirming that this classification matches the work they plan to advertise, contract for, and perform.

After selecting the correct classification, the qualifying party prepares for the required trade examination. For CR-58 applicants, preparation should focus on warm air heating, evaporative cooling, ventilation, duct systems, gas-fired equipment, piping, controls, motors, sizing, estimating, inspections, testing, and OSHA safety. This package supports that exam-preparation step by combining the listed rental references with 6 months of course access.

Arizona licensing also includes requirements outside of the trade exam. Applicants should follow the state licensing process for the business entity, qualifying party, application materials, financial responsibility requirements, bonding requirements, and any other items required for the license type. The Statutes and Rules Exam is separate from the trade exam and must be completed through the required state process.

This package is focused on preparing students for the Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating trade exam. It does not replace the state license application process. It supports the exam-preparation portion of the licensing journey by providing rental books, structured course access, and a practical study path for reviewing mechanical, ventilation, evaporative cooling, duct design, load calculation, fuel gas, plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, and safety topics.

State Requirements

The Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating classification allows installation, alteration, and repair of warm air heating systems, gas-fired furnaces and space heaters, ventilation systems, and evaporative cooling units, or any combination of these systems.

Systems may include related areas of work and equipment such as duct work, air filtering devices, pneumatic or electrical controls, control piping, thermal insulation, vibration isolation materials and devices, liquid fuel piping, gas piping from meter to appliance connection, and testing and balancing of refrigerant, cooling, heating circuits, and air handling systems.

The CR-58 is a residential/commercial classification, meaning it covers the permitted scope for both residential and commercial work within the classification. Arizona issues contractor licenses by classification, and each classification is connected to a defined scope of work. Applicants should choose the license classification that matches the work they intend to perform.

The qualifying party is the individual who demonstrates the knowledge required for the license classification. Passing the CR-58 trade exam is one part of the licensing process. Applicants must also complete the other state-required licensing steps that apply to their business, application, and license classification.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  The OSHA construction safety reference used for safety-related exam content, including personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, electrical safety awareness, material handling, power tools, hazard recognition, and general jobsite safety practices.
• Included Rental Book: International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  A fuel gas code reference used for gas piping, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, installation requirements, materials, sizing, safety, inspections, and fuel gas system requirements related to warm air heating equipment.
• Included Rental Book: International Mechanical Code, 2018
  A mechanical code reference used for ventilation, duct systems, exhaust systems, mechanical equipment, combustion air, appliances, installation requirements, clearances, inspections, and mechanical system safety.
• Included Rental Book: International Plumbing Code, 2018
  A plumbing code reference used for plumbing-related mechanical work, water supply connections, drainage, condensate, equipment connections, indirect waste, materials, and code provisions connected to HVAC and evaporative cooling installations.
• Included Rental Tool: Ductulator
  A duct sizing tool used to support airflow, duct size, friction rate, and velocity calculations for ventilation and duct system preparation.
• Included Rental Book: Manual D, 2016, 3rd Ed
  A residential duct design reference used for duct sizing, airflow, fittings, pressure loss, duct layout, supply and return systems, and residential air distribution design principles.
• Included Rental Book: Manual J - Residential Load Calcs, reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition
  A residential load calculation reference used for heating and cooling load concepts, building load factors, sizing procedures, design conditions, and residential system sizing preparation.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition
  A technical HVAC reference covering refrigeration principles, air conditioning systems, evaporative cooling, heating systems, controls, service practices, troubleshooting concepts, and mechanical system fundamentals.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following reference materials are approved for use in the Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating examination center. Candidates must bring their own approved references and prepare them according to testing rules before the exam begins.

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Approved reference for OSHA construction safety standards and safety-related exam questions.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  Approved reference for fuel gas piping, appliances, combustion air, venting, installation, inspection, and gas system safety requirements.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  Approved reference for mechanical systems, ventilation, duct systems, exhaust systems, equipment installation, combustion air, and mechanical code requirements.
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  Approved reference for plumbing-related system connections, condensate, drainage, water supply, indirect waste, materials, and mechanical equipment connections.
• Ductulator
  Approved duct sizing tool for duct airflow, velocity, friction rate, and duct size calculations.
• Manual D, 2016, 3rd Ed
  Approved reference for residential duct design, duct sizing, airflow, pressure loss, fittings, and air distribution systems.
• Manual J - Residential Load Calcs, reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition
  Approved reference for residential load calculations, heating and cooling load factors, building conditions, and system sizing principles.
• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition
  Approved reference for refrigeration, air conditioning, heating systems, evaporative cooling, controls, system components, service practices, and HVAC fundamentals.

Test Information and Study Materials

This Arizona CR-58 Books & Courses Rental Package supports preparation for warm air heating, evaporative cooling, ventilation, fuel gas, mechanical code, plumbing code, duct design, load calculations, refrigeration, air conditioning, controls, motors, inspections, testing, and OSHA safety. The rental references give students access to the books and tools needed for study, while the course helps organize the preparation process into a more manageable plan.

For warm air heating, students should review gas-fired furnaces, space heaters, appliance installation, combustion air, venting, safety controls, clearances, gas piping, and mechanical code requirements. Students should also understand how warm air heating systems are installed, altered, repaired, inspected, and tested.

For evaporative cooling, students should study evaporative cooler operation, water supply, airflow, pads, pumps, controls, distribution, maintenance, installation clearances, duct connections, and system performance. Evaporative cooling work requires understanding both mechanical system principles and practical service procedures.

For ventilation, students should review air movement, exhaust systems, makeup air, duct sizing, air filtering devices, air distribution, equipment installation, controls, and testing. Ventilation questions may require students to use the International Mechanical Code, Manual D, the Ductulator, or trade knowledge depending on the subject.

For duct design and sizing, students should practice using Manual D and the Ductulator. Study should include airflow, friction rate, velocity, equivalent length, fittings, supply duct sizing, return duct sizing, duct layout, and the relationship between air distribution design and system performance.

For load calculations, students should review Manual J concepts, including heating and cooling loads, building conditions, indoor and outdoor design values, insulation, windows, infiltration, orientation, and system sizing. Students do not need to memorize every table, but they should know how load calculation information is organized and how to locate key concepts quickly.

For fuel gas, students should study gas piping, sizing concepts, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, materials, shutoff valves, inspections, and safety requirements. Fuel gas questions may require careful code navigation, so students should become familiar with the International Fuel Gas Code before exam day.

For plumbing-related content, students should study water supply connections, condensate disposal, indirect waste, drainage connections, material requirements, and mechanical equipment connections. The International Plumbing Code can support questions that connect HVAC equipment to plumbing systems.

For refrigeration and air conditioning, students should review system components, refrigerant cycle principles, evaporators, condensers, compressors, metering devices, controls, troubleshooting concepts, service practices, and safety. Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning provides technical background that helps students understand mechanical systems beyond code lookup alone.

For OSHA safety, students should practice locating information in 29 CFR Part 1926 and understanding jobsite safety responsibilities. HVAC and ventilation work may involve ladders, scaffolds, rooftop work, electrical hazards, sheet metal hazards, power tools, material handling, fall protection, and general construction safety. Students should become familiar with the safety standards and how to find them quickly.

A productive study routine includes reviewing the course material, reading the references, organizing the books, practicing questions, and timing yourself while locating answers. Since the CR-58 exam includes 60 questions in 150 minutes, students should prepare for both accuracy and speed. The more familiar you are with the books and tools before exam day, the easier it becomes to use them under pressure.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps students prepare for the Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) exam with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation support, and a clear study structure. This Books & Courses Rental Package gives students access to the listed rental references and 6 months of course access, helping make exam preparation more focused and manageable.

The Arizona CR-58 exam is open book, but students still need to understand the trade content and know how to use the references efficiently. 1 Exam Prep helps students study the major areas connected to warm air heating, evaporative cooling, ventilation, duct systems, load calculations, fuel gas, plumbing connections, refrigeration, air conditioning, inspections, testing, and OSHA safety. Instead of studying randomly, students can follow a more organized preparation path that connects course material with the reference books.

Reference navigation is especially important for this exam because the approved reference list covers several different subject areas. OSHA safety questions require a different approach than fuel gas questions, mechanical code questions, duct sizing questions, load calculation questions, or refrigeration questions. The course structure helps students build familiarity with the references and practice locating information before exam day.

The rental books and tools allow students to study with the needed references without purchasing each item outright. The 6 months of course access gives students time to review the material, revisit difficult topics, and practice preparation strategies. This combination supports a steady study plan and helps students build confidence with both the HVAC trade content and the open-book format.

1 Exam Prep does not guarantee a passing score, license approval, or a specific exam result. This package is designed to provide practical preparation support, access to the rental reference materials, and an organized study path for students pursuing the Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating residential/commercial contractor license.

FAQ: What is included in this Arizona CR-58 Books & Courses Rental Package?

This package includes rental access to Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); International Fuel Gas Code, 2018; International Mechanical Code, 2018; International Plumbing Code, 2018; Ductulator; Manual D, 2016, 3rd Ed; Manual J - Residential Load Calcs, reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition; Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition; and 6 months of course access. The package price is $1,390, with a refundable deposit of $700, for a total due today of $2,090.

FAQ: Is the Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-58 exam is an open book test using approved reference materials. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references and following the examination center rules for book preparation.

FAQ: How many questions are on the Arizona CR-58 exam?

The Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating exam contains 60 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%, and the time allowed is 150 minutes.

FAQ: What work does the Arizona CR-58 classification cover?

The CR-58 classification covers installation, alteration, and repair of warm air heating systems, gas-fired furnaces and space heaters, ventilation systems, evaporative cooling units, or any combination of these systems in residential and commercial settings.

FAQ: What topics should I study for the Arizona CR-58 exam?

Students should study warm air heating, ventilation, controls and motors, sizing and estimating, piping and tubing, ducts and insulation, evaporative cooling, inspections and testing, mechanical code, fuel gas code, plumbing-related connections, duct design, load calculations, refrigeration and air conditioning fundamentals, and OSHA safety.

FAQ: Can I highlight or tab my books before the exam?

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination session. Permanent tabs may be used when prepared properly. Writing, highlighting, underlining, or indexing during the examination session is not permitted.

FAQ: Are temporary tabs allowed in the exam room?

No. Temporary removable tabs are not allowed. References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only, and the books should be prepared before exam day.

FAQ: Why is reference navigation important for the CR-58 exam?

The CR-58 exam uses multiple references covering safety, mechanical systems, fuel gas, plumbing, duct design, load calculations, refrigeration, air conditioning, and evaporative cooling. Students who know where information is located can work more efficiently during the timed open-book exam.

FAQ: Who should use this package?

This package is designed for students preparing for the Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) exam, including HVAC technicians, evaporative cooling installers, ventilation contractors, duct installers, heating system installers, service professionals, business owners, and qualifying parties pursuing the CR-58 classification.

FAQ: Does this package guarantee that I will pass the exam or receive a license?

No. This package provides rental books, course access, and organized exam preparation support. Exam results and license approval depend on the student’s preparation, exam performance, and compliance with Arizona licensing requirements.