Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) Exam Book Package

Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) Exam Book Package

The Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) Exam Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating contractor trade exam. This package brings together the key references used to study warm air heating systems, gas-fired furnaces and space heaters, ventilation, evaporative cooling units, duct systems, air filtering devices, controls, motors, sizing, estimating, piping, tubing, insulation, inspections, testing, and OSHA construction safety.

The Arizona CR-58 classification is a dual residential and commercial evaporative cooling and ventilating classification. Candidates preparing for this license should be comfortable with installation, alteration, and repair of warm air heating systems, gas-fired furnaces, space heaters, ventilation systems, evaporative cooling units, duct work, air filtering devices, pneumatic controls, electrical controls, control piping, thermal insulation, acoustical insulation, vibration isolation, liquid fuel piping, water piping, gas piping, and testing and balancing of air handling systems.

This exam book package is a strong fit for residential HVAC contractors, commercial HVAC contractors, evaporative cooling contractors, ventilation professionals, warm air heating technicians, mechanical contractors, duct system installers, controls technicians, service professionals, construction supervisors, and qualifying parties preparing for the Arizona CR-58 contractor exam. The references support both open book navigation and technical study in the major HVAC and ventilation subjects connected to this classification.

Evaporative cooling and ventilating work requires careful attention to airflow, duct design, equipment installation, fuel gas piping, plumbing connections, mechanical code requirements, safety, controls, motors, heating equipment, system testing, and field coordination. Candidates should understand how air movement, evaporative cooling, warm air heating, ventilation, ducts, piping, and controls work together as part of a complete residential or commercial mechanical system.

Open book contractor exams require more than owning the references. Candidates need to know how each book is organized, which topics belong in each reference, and how to locate information quickly under time pressure. A strong study plan includes reviewing the exam content outline, reading through the approved code references, learning indexes and chapter layouts, creating approved permanent tabs, highlighting useful sections before exam day, and practicing timed lookup. The goal is to make the approved references familiar enough that candidates can use them efficiently during the exam.

Exam Details

The Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating contractor exam includes 60 questions, a 150-minute time limit, and a minimum passing score of 70%. The exam content outline includes warm air heating, ventilation, controls and motors, sizing and estimating, piping and tubing, ducts and insulation, evaporative cooling, and inspections and testing.

The content outline gives candidates a clear study roadmap. Warm air heating includes 15 questions. Ventilation includes 9 questions. Controls and motors includes 6 questions. Sizing and estimating includes 4 questions. Piping and tubing includes 8 questions. Ducts and insulation includes 8 questions. Evaporative cooling includes 5 questions. Inspections and testing includes 5 questions. Candidates should use this distribution to organize study time while still reviewing every subject area.

The exam may include direct reference lookup questions and questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Candidates should be ready to answer questions involving warm air heating systems, gas-fired furnaces, space heaters, evaporative cooling equipment, ventilation systems, air handling, duct sizing, duct installation, fuel gas piping, water piping, mechanical equipment, plumbing connections, controls, motors, insulation, testing, balancing, inspections, and jobsite safety.

The Arizona CR-58 scope includes the work allowed under the commercial C-58 and residential R-39E classifications. This 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. Systems may include duct work, air filtering devices, pneumatic or electrical controls, control piping, thermal and acoustical insulation, vibration insulation materials and devices, liquid fuel piping and tanks, water and gas piping from the service connection to the equipment served, and testing and balancing of air handling systems.

If necessary, a new circuit may be added to an existing service panel or sub-panel. Installation of a new service panel or sub-panel is excluded from the classification scope. Candidates should understand this limit because contractor scope questions often depend on knowing what work is included and what work is excluded.

Because the exam has 60 questions and 150 minutes, candidates should practice working efficiently with the approved references. The goal is to read the question, identify the topic, select the correct reference, and locate the answer without wasting time. A candidate who understands where to find OSHA safety standards, mechanical code requirements, fuel gas code provisions, plumbing code provisions, and HVAC system concepts is better prepared for the open book format.

Open Book Test

The Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating contractor exam is an open book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center and following all testing center rules for book preparation, tabs, notes, calculators, and permitted materials.

The exam-room-approved references for this exam are Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Plumbing Code. This package includes the 2018 editions of the International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Plumbing Code.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination session. Candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index references during the exam. All book preparation should be completed before test day, including highlighting, notes, indexes, and permanent tabs.

References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Permanent tabs are tabs that would tear the page if removed. Temporary tabs, Post-It notes, removable notes, loose papers, or tabs that can be removed without tearing the page are not allowed. Candidates should review their references before the exam and remove unapproved temporary tabs or loose materials.

A silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator may be used in the examination center. Downloaded references may be brought into the testing center when they are bound. Candidates may use spiral binding or place hole-punched pages in a binder when permitted by current testing rules.

Ductulator, Manual D, Manual J, and Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning are study references for this package. They help candidates strengthen HVAC design, load calculation, duct sizing, airflow, refrigeration, heating, cooling, ventilation, controls, and system knowledge before test day, but they are not allowed in the examination center. Candidates should use them for preparation and rely on the approved exam-room references during testing.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. A candidate pursuing the Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) license should begin by confirming that the CR-58 dual classification matches the work the business intends to perform. The classification should align with residential and commercial warm air heating systems, gas-fired furnaces, space heaters, ventilation systems, evaporative cooling units, duct systems, controls, piping, insulation, and testing and balancing of air handling systems.

After confirming the proper classification, the candidate should review the required examination path. Arizona contractor licensing may include a trade examination, statutes and rules requirements, qualifying party requirements, experience requirements, bonding, business entity information, and application documentation. This exam book package supports preparation for the technical trade exam portion of the licensing process.

The qualifying party is responsible for demonstrating the knowledge and experience required for the license classification. Candidates should prepare for the CR-58 trade exam using the approved references and supplemental study materials included in this package. A practical preparation routine should include reviewing OSHA, studying the 2018 mechanical, fuel gas, and plumbing codes, practicing duct and load calculation concepts, reviewing HVAC fundamentals, and studying evaporative cooling and ventilation systems.

After preparation, the candidate can schedule the required examination through the proper testing process and complete the exam according to current procedures. Once examination requirements are completed, the applicant continues through the Arizona contractor license application process. This may include submitting the correct application, naming the qualifying party, satisfying experience requirements, obtaining any required bond, and meeting other state licensing requirements that apply to the classification and business structure.

This exam book package does not replace the state license application. It supports the study portion of the licensing path by giving candidates the references needed to prepare for warm air heating, evaporative cooling, ventilation, controls, motors, duct systems, piping, tubing, insulation, inspections, testing, OSHA safety, mechanical code, fuel gas code, plumbing code, HVAC design, and system performance topics connected to the Arizona CR-58 classification.

State Requirements

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors issues residential, commercial, and dual contractor license classifications. The CR-58 classification is a residential and commercial evaporative cooling and ventilating classification. Candidates preparing for this license should understand both residential and commercial work areas and the responsibilities that come with performing HVAC-related construction in Arizona.

The CR-58 classification includes the scopes permitted under the commercial C-58 and residential R-39E classifications. This work 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. The scope also includes related equipment and work areas such as duct work, air filtering devices, pneumatic and electrical controls, control piping, thermal insulation, acoustical insulation, vibration insulation materials and devices, liquid fuel piping and tanks, water and gas piping from the service connection to the equipment served, and testing and balancing of air handling systems.

The classification allows a new circuit to be added to an existing service panel or sub-panel when necessary. It does not include installation of a new service panel or sub-panel. Candidates should understand this limitation because license scope questions and field responsibilities often depend on knowing what work belongs under the classification and what work requires another license classification.

For study purposes, candidates should connect the license scope to the exam content outline. Warm air heating questions may involve furnaces, space heaters, combustion, venting, air distribution, controls, and equipment installation. Ventilation questions may involve air movement, exhaust, supply air, make-up air, duct systems, mechanical ventilation requirements, and air handling. Controls and motors questions may involve electrical controls, pneumatic controls, motor operation, control wiring concepts, safety devices, and equipment operation.

Sizing and estimating questions may involve air quantities, duct sizing concepts, equipment sizing, load-related calculations, material estimating, and field measurements. Piping and tubing questions may involve fuel gas piping, water piping, control piping, materials, fittings, testing, and connections to equipment. Ducts and insulation questions may involve duct design, duct materials, airflow, insulation, sealing, supports, and vibration isolation. Evaporative cooling questions may involve cooling principles, pads, water distribution, airflow, pumps, controls, maintenance, and system operation. Inspections and testing questions may involve startup, testing, balancing, code compliance, safety checks, and performance verification.

Reference Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference supports preparation for OSHA-related exam content, including personal protective equipment, ladders, fall protection, hand and power tools, material handling, hazard communication, electrical safety, excavation awareness, and safe jobsite practices.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  This fuel gas code reference supports study of gas piping, pipe sizing, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, shutoff valves, pressure testing, clearances, fuel gas equipment, and safe installation requirements.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  This mechanical code reference supports preparation for warm air heating, ventilation, evaporative cooling, duct systems, combustion air, equipment installation, air handling, exhaust systems, controls, and mechanical system requirements.
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  This plumbing code reference supports study of water piping, drainage-related connections, condensate and equipment-related plumbing provisions, fixtures, traps, vents, water distribution, and plumbing code navigation connected to mechanical equipment.
• Ductulator
  This duct sizing tool supports study of airflow, duct size, friction loss, velocity, and practical duct design concepts used in ventilation and air distribution work.
• Manual D, 2016, 3rd Ed
  This residential duct design reference supports study of duct layout, airflow, duct sizing, friction rate, equivalent lengths, fittings, supply air distribution, return air paths, and duct system performance.
• Manual J - Residential Load Calcs, reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition
  This load calculation reference supports study of heating and cooling load concepts, building heat gain, heat loss, equipment sizing, airflow requirements, and residential HVAC design fundamentals.
• Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition
  This HVAC trade reference supports study of refrigeration principles, air conditioning, heating systems, evaporative cooling, ventilation, electrical controls, motors, troubleshooting, maintenance, system components, and practical mechanical field knowledge.

Exam Room Approved Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This reference may be used in the exam room for OSHA construction safety questions involving jobsite hazards, personal protective equipment, fall protection, ladders, tools, material handling, electrical safety, and safe work practices.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  This reference may be used in the exam room for fuel gas code questions involving gas piping, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, pressure testing, clearances, and fuel gas safety requirements.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  This reference may be used in the exam room for mechanical code questions involving warm air heating, ventilation, evaporative cooling, ducts, exhaust systems, air handling, equipment installation, and mechanical system requirements.
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  This reference may be used in the exam room for plumbing code questions involving water piping, equipment-related plumbing connections, drainage, venting, traps, water distribution, and plumbing code navigation.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong study plan should begin with the CR-58 exam content outline. Candidates should divide preparation across warm air heating, ventilation, controls and motors, sizing and estimating, piping and tubing, ducts and insulation, evaporative cooling, and inspections and testing. Since the exam includes both code-based and trade knowledge questions, candidates should study the approved code references and the supplemental HVAC study materials together.

When studying OSHA, candidates should focus on construction safety topics that apply to mechanical and HVAC work. This may include personal protective equipment, ladders, fall protection, hand and power tools, electrical hazards, material handling, hazard communication, excavation awareness, and general jobsite safety. Mechanical work can involve roof-mounted equipment, attic and crawlspace work, duct materials, rotating equipment, gas piping, water connections, electrical controls, and coordination around other trades.

When studying the International Mechanical Code, candidates should focus on warm air heating systems, ventilation, evaporative cooling equipment, duct systems, exhaust systems, air handling, combustion air, equipment installation, controls, and mechanical safety requirements. Candidates should practice using the index, chapter headings, definitions, and tables to locate mechanical code information quickly.

When studying the International Fuel Gas Code, candidates should review fuel gas piping, pipe sizing, appliance installation, combustion air, venting, pressure testing, shutoff valves, connectors, clearances, and gas-fired equipment requirements. Fuel gas questions often require careful reading because the answer may depend on equipment type, location, pipe material, pressure, venting method, or installation condition.

When studying the International Plumbing Code, candidates should focus on water distribution, piping, traps, drainage, venting, equipment connections, and code organization. Evaporative cooling and HVAC work can involve water supply, drains, overflow lines, condensate-related concepts, and equipment-related piping, so plumbing code familiarity is useful for this classification.

Ductulator, Manual D, and Manual J support HVAC design study before the exam. Candidates should review airflow, duct sizing, friction loss, duct layout, supply and return air paths, fitting losses, load calculations, heat gain, heat loss, equipment sizing, and system performance. These references help candidates understand the calculations and design concepts behind ventilation and air distribution questions.

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning supports the broader trade knowledge side of preparation. Candidates should review heating principles, ventilation, evaporative cooling, motors, controls, airflow, system components, refrigeration fundamentals, troubleshooting, maintenance, and field practices. Even when a question is not a direct code lookup, strong trade knowledge helps candidates understand what the exam is asking.

Preparation should include repeated timed lookup practice. Candidates should read a question, identify whether it is asking about OSHA, mechanical code, fuel gas code, plumbing code, warm air heating, ventilation, evaporative cooling, controls, motors, sizing, estimating, piping, ducts, insulation, inspections, or testing, then choose the correct reference and locate the answer efficiently. Over time, this builds familiarity with the books and helps candidates manage the open book testing format.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps contractor candidates prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, and exam preparation resources built around licensing exams. For the Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) exam, candidates need to understand warm air heating, evaporative cooling, ventilation, controls, motors, duct systems, piping, tubing, insulation, inspections, testing, OSHA safety, and code navigation while also learning how to use approved references under timed conditions.

This book package supports that preparation by giving candidates the references needed for structured study. OSHA supports jobsite safety preparation. The International Fuel Gas Code supports fuel gas piping and gas-fired equipment study. The International Mechanical Code supports mechanical systems, ventilation, ductwork, evaporative cooling, and warm air heating preparation. The International Plumbing Code supports water piping and equipment-related plumbing review. Ductulator, Manual D, Manual J, and Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning support the HVAC design and trade knowledge needed before exam day.

1 Exam Prep focuses on practical preparation. Candidates should know where information is located, how the books are organized, and which reference applies to each topic. With consistent review, proper book organization, and practice-oriented study, candidates can approach the Arizona CR-58 exam with a clearer strategy and stronger confidence.

For open book exams, confidence comes from preparation and familiarity. Candidates who study the references, organize their books correctly, and practice timed lookup are better prepared for the testing experience. The goal is not to promise a specific result. The goal is to support realistic preparation through structured review, reference navigation, trade-focused study, and exam-day readiness.

FAQ Section

What books are included in this Arizona CR-58 Exam Book Package?

This package includes 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, and Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd edition.

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

Yes. The Arizona CR-58 Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating residential and commercial contractor exam is an open book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references and following exam center rules for tabs, highlighting, annotations, indexing, calculators, and permitted materials.

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

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

What topics are covered on the Arizona CR-58 exam?

The exam content outline includes warm air heating, ventilation, controls and motors, sizing and estimating, piping and tubing, ducts and insulation, evaporative cooling, and inspections and testing.

Which books are approved for the exam room?

The exam-room-approved references are Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Plumbing Code. This package includes the 2018 editions of the code references.

Are Ductulator, Manual D, Manual J, and Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning allowed in the exam room?

No. Ductulator, Manual D, Manual J, and Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning are study references for preparation, but they are not allowed in the examination center.

Why are the fuel gas, mechanical, and plumbing codes included?

The International Fuel Gas Code supports gas piping and gas-fired equipment study. The International Mechanical Code supports warm air heating, ventilation, evaporative cooling, and duct systems. The International Plumbing Code supports water piping, drains, vents, traps, and equipment-related plumbing concepts.

Why are Manual D and Manual J included?

Manual D supports duct design study, including duct layout, airflow, friction rate, fittings, supply air distribution, and return air paths. Manual J supports heating and cooling load calculation concepts, building heat gain, heat loss, airflow needs, and equipment sizing fundamentals.

Can I mark my books before exam day?

Yes. References may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the exam session. Candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index the books during the exam.

Are removable tabs allowed in the exam books?

No. Temporary tabs, Post-It notes, removable notes, and removable sticky tabs are not allowed. Permanent tabs are allowed when they would tear the page if removed.

What work is covered by the Arizona CR-58 classification?

The CR-58 classification covers residential and commercial evaporative cooling and ventilating work. The scope includes installation, alteration, and repair of warm air heating systems, gas-fired furnaces and space heaters, ventilation systems, evaporative cooling units, duct work, air filtering devices, controls, control piping, insulation, vibration isolation, liquid fuel piping and tanks, water and gas piping from the service connection to equipment served, and testing and balancing of air handling systems. Installation of a new service panel or sub-panel is excluded.

Who should use this Arizona CR-58 Exam Book Package?

This package is intended for candidates preparing for the Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) exam and for contractors who want focused references for warm air heating, evaporative cooling, ventilation, fuel gas, mechanical code, plumbing code, OSHA safety, duct sizing, HVAC design, and system study.