Arizona General Commercial Contractor (B-1) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

The Arizona General Commercial Contractor (B-1) Books & Course Rental package is designed for contractors preparing for the Arizona B-1 General Commercial Contractor trade exam. This package combines the listed exam-room-approved rental references with structured online course access, giving students a practical way to study commercial construction topics, OSHA safety requirements, building code organization, residential code material included in the PSI reference list, and reference-navigation skills for exam day.

The Arizona B-1 classification is a major commercial building contractor classification. It is connected to construction, alteration, and repair work involving structures built for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property. Because this classification is broad, preparation should cover multiple areas of commercial construction knowledge, including sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and general building code.

This Books & Course Rental package includes three exam-room-approved references for this product: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, and International Building Code, 2018. These books support preparation across construction safety, general building code requirements, commercial building concepts, and code navigation. Students preparing for the B-1 exam should become comfortable using the references, locating sections quickly, reading tables carefully, and applying code language to exam-style questions.

With this Arizona B-1 Books & Course Rental option, students receive the listed rental books and 6 months of course access. The course access helps students study with direction, review important trade areas, practice contractor-style questions, and build familiarity with the references before exam day. For an open-book contractor exam, knowing how to use the books is just as important as having the books. Candidates who study the organization of each reference can reduce wasted time and approach the exam with more confidence.

This rental package is a practical option for candidates who need access to the listed references without purchasing every book outright. The rental price is $840, the refundable deposit is $250, and the total due today is $1,090. The refundable deposit is tied to the return of rental materials according to the applicable rental terms.

What You Get

The rental books provide the core references for this package, while the online course helps create a focused study routine. Instead of trying to prepare with large code and safety books without a plan, students can work through organized study material, review trade topics, practice using the books, and strengthen their test-day readiness over the course-access period.

Exam Details

The Arizona General Commercial Contractor (B-1) trade exam is part of the Arizona contractor licensing examination process. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors contracts with PSI to conduct the state trade examination program. PSI provides the trade-specific content outline, exam timing, question count, passing score, reference list, and examination center rules for the B-1 General Commercial Contractor exam.

The PSI content outline for the B-1 General Commercial Contractor exam lists 100 questions, a 70% minimum passing score, and 240 minutes of testing time. The listed content areas include sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and general building code. These areas reflect the broad knowledge expected of a commercial general contractor.

The Arizona B-1 exam is equivalent for the B-1 General Commercial Contractor, B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor, KB-1 Dual Building Contractor, and KB-2 Dual Residential and Small Commercial classifications. PSI notes that the trade test is equivalent for these classifications and that, after passing the required Arizona business management exam and trade exam, a license classification may be applied for without further testing. Arizona applicants applying for B-1 or B-2 general commercial licenses may also have a choice between the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors and the PSI General Commercial exam.

Students preparing for the B-1 exam should expect questions that involve commercial construction knowledge and the ability to locate information efficiently in approved references. The exam may include questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. For code questions, the examination is based on the edition of the code book listed for the exam. This makes it important to study with the correct code editions and to understand how each book is arranged.

The references included in this rental package support key areas of exam preparation. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction safety topics. The 2018 International Building Code supports commercial building code review, general building requirements, occupancy and construction classifications, fire-resistance concepts, means of egress, structural provisions, and code organization. The 2018 International Residential Code is also listed as an allowed reference and supports residential code navigation and one- and two-family dwelling requirements that may be relevant to the broader PSI reference set.

Open Book Test

The Arizona B-1 General Commercial Contractor exam is an open-book trade exam using approved references. PSI states that the listed allowed reference materials may be brought into the examination center and that candidates are responsible for bringing their own references to the exam. Because the exam is open book, students should prepare by learning how to navigate the references quickly and accurately.

Open-book testing still requires serious preparation. Students must know which book applies to a question, where the subject is likely located, how to use the index, how to read definitions, and how to interpret tables, footnotes, exceptions, and code sections. A candidate who is unfamiliar with the books may spend too much time searching and lose momentum during the exam.

PSI allows reference materials to be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the exam session. References may not be written in during the examination session. Candidates may not bring additional papers, whether loose or attached, with approved references. PSI also states that references may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only, and temporary tabs that can be removed without tearing the page are not allowed. Downloaded references must be bound before being brought into the testing center.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. A candidate pursuing the B-1 General Commercial Contractor classification should begin by confirming that the B-1 classification matches the commercial building work the business intends to perform. The qualifying party is the individual responsible for meeting the examination requirements for the license classification.

The licensing process generally includes selecting the correct license classification, preparing for the required trade exam, completing the Arizona business management or statutes and rules requirement when applicable, gathering business and qualifying party information, and submitting the contractor license application materials to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. PSI administers the trade examination program, so candidates should follow PSI scheduling and examination procedures for the B-1 trade exam.

Arizona applicants applying for B-1 or B-2 general commercial licenses may choose between the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors and the PSI General Commercial exam. Candidates should compare the exam options and choose the testing path that best fits their licensing goals and business needs.

Students should keep organized records throughout the process, including exam registration information, score reports, qualifying party details, business information, and application documents. State licensing approval is handled by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. This product supports exam preparation and rental access to the listed books, but it does not replace the state licensing application process.

State Requirements

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors issues separate licenses for commercial and residential work, along with dual classifications that may cover both commercial and residential work in a particular trade or field. The B-1 General Commercial Contractor classification is a commercial building classification connected to construction, alteration, and repair in connection with structures built, being built, or to be built for support, shelter, and enclosure.

The B-1 scope includes supervision of all or part of the covered work and includes management or direct or indirect supervision of work performed. Because the classification is broad, candidates should be prepared for questions across multiple commercial construction subject areas. The PSI content outline includes sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and general building code.

Arizona licensing requirements may include trade examination completion, qualifying party requirements, business information, financial or bonding-related requirements, application documents, and completion of Arizona business management or statutes and rules requirements when applicable. The state determines the requirements for each applicant and license classification. This package is designed to support B-1 trade exam preparation with rental references and 6 months of course access.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference supports study for OSHA jobsite safety rules, including fall protection, excavation safety, ladders, scaffolding, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, material handling, and other federal construction safety standards.
• Included Rental Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This residential code reference supports study for one- and two-family dwelling requirements, code organization, definitions, tables, structural provisions, residential building planning, and reference-navigation practice.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2018
  This commercial building code reference supports study for occupancy classification, construction types, fire-resistance-rated construction, means of egress, general building requirements, structural organization, and commercial code navigation.

Exam Room Approved Books

This Books & Course Rental package is built around the following exam-room-approved references for the Arizona General Commercial Contractor (B-1) exam preparation package:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Used for construction safety and OSHA jobsite safety requirements.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Used for residential code study, one- and two-family dwelling requirements, and code-navigation practice.
• International Building Code, 2018
  Used for commercial building code study, general building requirements, safety provisions, and commercial construction code navigation.

Test Information and Study Materials

Effective preparation for the Arizona B-1 General Commercial Contractor exam should focus on trade knowledge, code awareness, OSHA safety, and reference navigation. The PSI content outline lists 100 questions across sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and general building code. A strong study plan should include each of these areas instead of focusing only on the topics that feel most familiar.

For sitework, students should review excavation, grading, layout, soils, foundations, drainage, compaction, and jobsite preparation. Sitework topics often connect to safety and sequencing. A commercial contractor must understand how early project conditions affect the rest of the job and how site activities can create safety or code concerns.

For concrete and masonry, students should study concrete placement, reinforcing, forms, curing, joints, masonry units, mortar, grout, lintels, walls, and structural coordination. These areas are common in commercial construction and may require both practical understanding and reference-based review. Students should pay close attention to terminology, installation sequencing, and inspection-related concepts.

For metals and carpentry, preparation should include structural steel concepts, metal framing, connectors, joists, decking, rough carpentry, wood framing, formwork, and installation practices. Commercial construction questions may test whether the candidate understands material purpose, safe handling, fastening, bracing, and coordination between trades.

For thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, and finishes, students should review roofing, flashing, waterproofing, insulation, sealants, openings, glazing, hardware, wall finishes, flooring, ceilings, and interior finish requirements. These subjects often involve product knowledge, sequencing, quality control, and code-related safety concerns.

For safety, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 should be studied carefully. Students should become familiar with fall protection, scaffolds, ladders and stairways, excavation hazards, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, electrical safety awareness, cranes and hoisting awareness, material handling, and general jobsite safety responsibilities. Safety questions often present a jobsite condition and require the candidate to identify the correct protective measure or rule.

For general building code, the 2018 International Building Code is the primary commercial code reference in this package. Students should practice using the index, definitions, chapter structure, occupancy classifications, construction types, height and area provisions, fire-resistance requirements, means of egress rules, and code tables. The 2018 International Residential Code should also be studied for the reference areas included in the PSI list and for general code-navigation practice.

A productive study routine should include reviewing course lessons, answering practice questions, locating answers inside the books, and repeating weak areas until the references feel familiar. Students should also practice under timed conditions. The B-1 exam allows 240 minutes for 100 questions, so pacing matters. Candidates should learn when to look up an answer, when to rely on prepared knowledge, and when to mark a difficult question and move forward.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Arizona B-1 candidates prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and reference navigation support. The General Commercial Contractor exam covers a wide range of building topics, and many candidates benefit from a structured approach that breaks the material into smaller, more manageable study areas.

This Books & Course Rental package gives students access to the listed rental references and 6 months of course access. The course helps students stay focused, review important commercial contractor exam topics, and practice using the books in a way that supports open-book testing. Instead of flipping through code books without direction, students can build a repeatable study process that improves familiarity with the references and strengthens exam-day confidence.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and realistic. Students are encouraged to study consistently, review commercial construction subject areas, practice contractor-style questions, and learn how each reference is organized. For the Arizona B-1 exam, preparation should combine field experience, code awareness, OSHA safety review, and repeated practice using the approved books.

No exam-preparation provider can guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, or exam outcome. However, organized preparation can help students feel more confident, more efficient with their references, and better prepared when they sit for the Arizona General Commercial Contractor (B-1) exam.

FAQ Section

What is included in this Arizona B-1 Books & Course Rental package?

This package includes rental access to Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, and International Building Code, 2018, along with 6 months of course access.

How much is due today?

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

Is the deposit refundable?

Yes. The listed $250 deposit is refundable according to the applicable rental return terms and the condition and return of the rental books.

How long do I get access to the course?

This Books & Course Rental package includes 6 months of course access.

Is the Arizona B-1 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona B-1 General Commercial Contractor exam is an open-book trade exam using approved references. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center.

Which books are included as rentals?

The included rental books are Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, and International Building Code, 2018.

How many questions are on the Arizona B-1 exam?

The PSI content outline lists 100 questions for the Arizona B-1 General Commercial Contractor exam.

What score is required to pass the Arizona B-1 exam?

The PSI content outline lists a 70% minimum passing score for the B-1 General Commercial Contractor exam.

How much time is allowed for the Arizona B-1 exam?

The PSI content outline lists 240 minutes for the B-1 General Commercial Contractor exam.

What topics are covered on the Arizona B-1 exam?

The PSI content outline includes sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and general building code.

Who administers the Arizona contractor trade exam?

PSI administers the Arizona contractor trade examination program for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Does this package include the Arizona license application?

No. This product is a books and course rental exam-preparation package. Licensing applications and state licensing approval are handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass the exam?

No. This package provides rental books and course access to support exam preparation, but passing depends on the student’s study time, experience, preparation, and performance on exam day.