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

Prepare with confidence and pass your Arizona Evaporative Cooling and Ventilating Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-58) Exam with this complete Exam Book Package, featuring the approved references allowed in the testing center, plus important study references that help you build real-world evaporative cooling, ventilation, HVAC, duct design, load calculation, plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical, and jobsite safety knowledge before exam day.

Built specifically for Arizona’s open-book contractor exam, this package helps you develop the knowledge and book-navigation skills needed for evaporative coolers, ventilation systems, ductwork, airflow, mechanical code compliance, plumbing connections, fuel gas coordination, OSHA safety, and residential and commercial contractor work.

📚 What’s Included

✅ Exam-Approved References Allowed in the Testing Center

These are the approved materials you can use during the Arizona CR-58 exam, making them essential for preparation and exam-day success.

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

Covers important construction safety standards, including:

• Jobsite hazard recognition and prevention
• Personal protective equipment
• Ladder, scaffold, tool, and equipment safety
• Electrical and equipment safety awareness
• Hazard communication and safe work practices
• OSHA compliance for cooling, ventilation, and construction work

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International Fuel Gas Code, 2018

A key reference for fuel gas systems, including:

• Gas piping installation and sizing
• Appliance connections
• Combustion air requirements
• Venting requirements
• Gas pressure regulation
• Fuel gas safety provisions
• Code compliance for gas-fired mechanical equipment

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International Mechanical Code, 2018

A primary mechanical code reference for cooling and ventilation work, including:

• Mechanical system installation requirements
• Ventilation and exhaust systems
• Duct systems and equipment clearances
• Air distribution requirements
• Evaporative cooling equipment considerations
• Code compliance for residential and commercial mechanical systems

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International Plumbing Code, 2018

A key plumbing code reference for evaporative cooling systems, including:

• Water supply connections
• Drainage and discharge requirements
• Pipe materials and installation basics
• Backflow prevention awareness
• Fixture and equipment connections
• Code compliance for plumbing work related to cooling equipment

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

📖 Important Study References

⚠️ Study References Not Allowed in the Testing Center

These references are important for building evaporative cooling, ventilation, and HVAC trade knowledge, but they are not allowed for use during the exam. Use them before test day to strengthen your understanding of duct sizing, airflow, load calculations, refrigeration, air conditioning, and practical HVAC field work.

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Ductulator

A practical study and field tool for ductwork, including:

• Duct sizing support
• Airflow and friction loss reference
• Round and rectangular duct comparisons
• Quick duct design calculations
• Helpful practice for understanding air distribution systems

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Manual D, 2016, 3rd Edition

A focused duct design study reference, including:

• Residential duct system design
• Airflow planning and duct sizing
• Static pressure and friction concepts
• Supply and return duct layout
• HVAC system performance considerations

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Manual J - Residential Load Calculations, Reprinted 2016, Eighth Full Edition

A key study reference for residential load calculation, including:

• Heating and cooling load calculations
• Building envelope considerations
• Room-by-room load estimates
• Climate and equipment sizing concepts
• Better understanding of system design requirements

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Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 22nd Edition

A major HVAC/R study reference, including:

• Air conditioning and refrigeration fundamentals
• Cooling system components
• Electrical controls and troubleshooting basics
• Heating, ventilation, and air distribution concepts
• System service and maintenance principles
• Residential and commercial HVAC/R applications

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🔧 What This Package Does for You

✔️ Prepares You for the Open-Book Exam

Learn how to quickly navigate OSHA, the International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Plumbing Code under time pressure so you can find answers faster during the exam.

✔️ Builds Real-World Evaporative Cooling Knowledge

Strengthen your understanding of evaporative cooling equipment, water supply connections, drainage, airflow, ventilation, equipment placement, maintenance, and system performance.

✔️ Improves Ventilation and Ductwork Preparation

Use the study-only references to review duct sizing, air movement, static pressure, friction loss, supply and return air, exhaust systems, and proper air distribution.

✔️ Strengthens Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Code Preparation

Review key requirements for mechanical equipment, ventilation, duct systems, combustion air, appliance venting, water connections, drains, and plumbing coordination.

✔️ Supports Safety and Compliance

Study OSHA construction safety, PPE, ladder safety, tool safety, equipment handling, hazard communication, and safe work practices for cooling and ventilation projects.

✔️ Expands Your Contractor Capabilities

Gain the technical knowledge needed to handle residential and commercial evaporative cooling, ventilation, ductwork, equipment installation, plumbing connections, and related mechanical projects.

🎯 Who This Is For

• Contractors applying for the Arizona CR-58 License
• Evaporative cooling contractors
• Ventilation and exhaust system professionals
• HVAC installers and service technicians
• Ductwork and air distribution professionals
• Mechanical contractors, supervisors, and business owners
• Residential and commercial cooling system installers
• Anyone serious about passing the exam and improving field expertise

🚀 Why This Package Works

This package is built around:

• Actual Arizona CR-58 exam reference requirements
• Open-book exam preparation
• Important technical study materials
• Real-world evaporative cooling and ventilation applications
• OSHA safety and construction compliance
• Mechanical, plumbing, and fuel gas code knowledge
• Duct design, airflow, and load calculation preparation

💡 Pro Tip

The Arizona CR-58 exam is open-book, but only the approved references are allowed in the testing center. That means the study-only books should be used before test day to build HVAC and ventilation knowledge, while the allowed references should be practiced for speed and accuracy.

Think of the study books as your airflow training and the approved references as your test-day controls. You do not want to start chasing airflow after the clock is already running.

🏁 Prepare Smarter. Pass Faster.

Passing your Arizona CR-58 exam is not about luck. It is about understanding evaporative cooling and ventilation systems, knowing safety rules, and being able to use your approved references quickly during the exam.

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

👉 Get started today and take the next step toward earning your Arizona CR-58 Contractor License.