Arizona General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor (B-3) - Books & Courses Rental Package

Prepare for the Arizona General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor (B-3) trade exam with a structured rental package that combines the required reference materials with an organized online course. This package is designed for contractor candidates who want access to the books used to develop the examination, professionally prepared exam references, and a guided study system without purchasing every title individually.

The Arizona B-3 classification applies to remodeling and repair work involving existing residential structures and their appurtenances. Because the trade examination covers several major areas of residential construction, effective preparation requires more than reviewing a single code book. Candidates must be ready to work through questions involving sitework, concrete, masonry, framing, carpentry, moisture protection, doors, windows, finishes, and construction safety.

This rental package includes six reference books associated with the Arizona B-3 examination and 6 months of course access. The two references permitted in the examination center are professionally prepared and tabbed for exam preparation. The remaining books support study and trade-knowledge review but are not permitted in the examination room.

Professional preparation helps reduce the time spent organizing large technical references. Permanent tabs make it easier to move between major chapters and subject areas while studying. Candidates can use the books alongside the course to practice locating information, reviewing construction concepts, and developing a repeatable method for answering reference-based questions.

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.

Exam Details

The Arizona B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Contractor trade examination is also used for the B General Residential Contractor and CR-61 Carpentry, Remodeling and Repairs classifications. The trade examination contains 100 questions, has a 240-minute time limit, and requires a minimum score of 70%.

The examination content is divided among nine subject areas:

• Sitework: 17 questions.
• Concrete: 17 questions.
• Masonry: 9 questions.
• Metal Framing: 6 questions.
• Carpentry: 17 questions.
• Thermal and Moisture Protection: 12 questions.
• Doors and Windows: 7 questions.
• Finishes: 9 questions.
• Safety: 6 questions.

Sitework, concrete, and carpentry represent a substantial portion of the scored examination. Candidates should also be prepared to answer questions involving residential code requirements, OSHA construction safety, excavation practices, masonry, gypsum systems, moisture control, building finishes, doors, windows, and metal framing.

The examination may contain a small number of experimental questions that are not scored. These questions still count against the available examination time, so candidates should maintain a steady pace throughout the test.

The trade examination is administered by computer. One question appears on the screen at a time, and candidates may return to earlier questions while examination time remains. A silent, nonprinting, non-programmable, non-scientific calculator may be used at an in-person examination center.

Open Book Test

The Arizona B-3 trade examination is an open-book test, but only specifically approved references may be taken into the examination center. For this examination, the approved references are the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, and the 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

Open-book testing does not eliminate the need for preparation. The 100-question examination allows an average of approximately two minutes and twenty-four seconds per question. Candidates who attempt to research every answer from the beginning may lose valuable time. A better approach is to learn the organization of each approved book, understand the major content areas, and practice moving quickly between the index, table of contents, chapters, and permanent tabs.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, or indexed before the examination session. References may also be organized with permanent tabs. Permanent tabs are designed to remain attached and would tear the page if removed. Removable tabs, including Post-it-style tabs, are not allowed.

Candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or add indexing to their references during the examination. Loose papers and papers attached to the approved books are also prohibited. A downloaded reference may be used when permitted, but it must be bound, spiral bound, or placed in a binder.

The professionally prepared and tabbed exam references included with this package are organized before delivery. Candidates should still spend time using the tabs during study sessions so that navigating the books becomes familiar before the examination appointment.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is administered by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The person serving as the qualifying party must complete the examination requirements associated with the selected license classification unless an approved waiver applies.

1. Review the B-3 classification: Confirm that the General Remodeling and Repair Contractor classification matches the residential work the business plans to perform.
2. Determine the required examinations: Review the current classification requirements for the qualifying party. Arizona applicants may be required to complete the trade examination and the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam.
3. Complete the Arizona Statutes and Rules training and examination: This computer-based program covers the Arizona statutes and rules applicable to licensed contractors.
4. Prepare for the trade examination: Study the tested subject areas, learn the approved references, and complete practice-oriented review before scheduling the exam.
5. Schedule and take the trade examination: Follow the testing provider’s registration instructions and bring the required identification and permitted materials.
6. Complete the license application: Submit the appropriate application for the business structure, together with the required supporting documents.
7. Submit the examination score report: The completed application and original score report must be submitted within two years of passing the required examination.
8. Complete the remaining licensing requirements: Satisfy the applicable experience, bonding, background, entity, and documentation requirements associated with the application.

Exam waivers may be available under specific circumstances. Waiver eligibility is determined through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and is not included with this rental package.

State Requirements

The Arizona B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Contractor classification allows a licensee to remodel and repair an existing residential structure or an appurtenance to that structure. Work involving electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, boilers, swimming pools, spas, and water wells must be subcontracted to contractors holding the appropriate licenses.

The classification includes the work permitted under the residential carpentry classification. It is intended for existing residential remodeling and repair rather than unrestricted construction across every contractor classification.

The qualifying party is responsible for satisfying the examination and experience requirements connected with the license. Applicants must also use the application that corresponds to their business structure, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation.

Passing an examination does not automatically issue a contractor license. The examination is one component of the licensing process. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors reviews the complete application and supporting documentation before determining whether a license may be issued.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This federal construction-safety reference addresses OSHA requirements for construction work. It supports preparation for the safety portion of the examination and is approved for use in the examination center.
• Included Rental Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This residential code provides requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. It supports review of structural, framing, moisture-protection, opening, finish, and other residential construction requirements and is approved for use in the examination center.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This trade reference supports preparation involving excavation operations, trenching, site conditions, piping-related construction practices, and related field knowledge. It is a study reference and is not allowed in the examination center.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  This student-edition reference covers building methods, carpentry principles, structural components, framing, materials, layout, and common construction procedures. It is a study reference and is not allowed in the examination center.
• Included Rental Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  This reference addresses gypsum products, wall and ceiling assemblies, installation practices, finishing methods, and related construction details. It supports preparation for interior-finish topics and is not allowed in the examination center.
• Included Rental Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  This concrete reference covers planning, placement, finishing, curing, quality practices, and common concrete construction considerations. It supports preparation for the concrete portion of the examination and is not allowed in the examination center.

Exam Room Approved Books

Only the following books from this rental package are approved for use in the Arizona B-3 examination center:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  The approved federal construction-safety reference, including the latest available amendments applicable to the listed examination reference.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  The required code edition used for code-based questions on the examination.

Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Carpentry and Building Construction, the Gypsum Construction Handbook, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction are not permitted in the examination center. These titles are included for course study, technical review, and preparation outside the testing room.

Test Information and Study Materials

A practical study plan should reflect the distribution of questions on the examination. Sitework, concrete, and carpentry account for 51 of the 100 questions. Thermal and moisture protection, masonry, finishes, doors and windows, metal framing, and safety make up the remaining content.

Begin by reviewing the course lessons and identifying the reference associated with each major topic. Use the non-exam-room books to build understanding of construction principles, procedures, materials, terminology, and field practices. Then use the approved OSHA and residential code books to practice locating requirements under timed conditions.

For code questions, use the exact 2018 edition of the International Residential Code included in the package. Later editions may contain changes and should not replace the listed code edition when answering examination questions based on the official reference list.

During practice, separate questions into three groups: questions you can answer from trade knowledge, questions that require a quick confirmation, and questions that require deeper research. This method helps develop the judgment needed to avoid unnecessary book searches during the examination.

Use permanent tabs as navigation tools rather than substitutes for study. Learn what information is located behind each tab and practice moving from a question keyword to the correct chapter or regulation. Repeated navigation is especially useful for OSHA topics, residential code provisions, framing requirements, moisture protection, and other reference-heavy areas.

The rental books must be protected and returned according to the rental terms. The $350 book deposit is refundable, subject to the applicable return conditions. The total package price of $1,290 includes the $940 rental cost and the refundable $350 book deposit.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep gives Arizona B-3 candidates a structured way to prepare for a broad residential construction examination. Instead of working through six technical books without direction, students receive course access that helps organize review around the knowledge areas associated with the trade test.

The course supports trade-focused learning, reference navigation, practice-oriented preparation, and a more disciplined study routine. Candidates can review important construction concepts, identify weaker subject areas, and practice applying information from code, safety, carpentry, excavation, gypsum, and concrete references.

The exam-room books are professionally prepared and permanently tabbed to support faster navigation. This can help candidates spend more study time learning where information is located and less time building a tab system from the beginning.

Preparation through 1 Exam Prep is designed to strengthen familiarity, organization, and confidence. Individual results depend on the candidate’s experience, study effort, understanding of the material, and performance on test day.

What is included in the Arizona B-3 rental package?

The package includes six rental reference books, professionally prepared and tabbed exam-room references, and 6 months of course access. The six books are 29 CFR Part 1926, the 2018 International Residential Code, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Carpentry and Building Construction, the Gypsum Construction Handbook, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction.

How much does the package cost?

The rental cost is $940. A refundable book deposit of $350 is also required, bringing the total package price to $1,290.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

Are all six books allowed in the examination room?

No. Only the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, and the 2018 International Residential Code are approved for use in the examination center. The other four books are study references and are not allowed in the testing room.

Are the exam books highlighted and tabbed?

The exam-room references are professionally prepared and permanently tabbed for exam preparation. Permanent tabs comply with the testing rule requiring tabs that cannot be removed without tearing the page.

How many questions are on the Arizona B-3 trade exam?

The trade exam contains 100 questions. Candidates receive 240 minutes and must earn a minimum score of 70%.

Does passing the trade exam automatically issue a license?

No. Passing the examination satisfies an examination component of the process. Applicants must complete the remaining Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing requirements and receive application approval before a license is issued.

How long does it take to receive the rental package?

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.