Arizona General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor (B-3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

The Arizona General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor (B-3) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is designed for contractors preparing for the Arizona B-3 residential remodeling and repair trade exam with the required references organized for open-book exam preparation. This package includes the OSHA, residential code, excavation, carpentry, gypsum, and concrete references supplied for this exam package, professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed to support focused study, faster lookup, and stronger reference navigation during timed practice.

The Arizona B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Contractor classification is a residential contractor classification. It allows the licensee to remodel and repair an existing residential structure or appurtenance, except for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boilers, swimming pools, spas, and water wells, which must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor. The scope of work allowed under the residential carpentry classification is included within this remodeling and repair scope.

Residential remodeling and repair work can involve many parts of an existing home. Candidates may need to understand framing, drywall, concrete repair, excavation, code requirements, safety, surface preparation, openings, finishes, thermal and moisture protection, and general residential construction practices. Because remodeling work often takes place in existing structures, contractors must also think carefully about sequencing, site protection, demolition, repairs, material compatibility, and safety around occupied or partially occupied spaces.

This highlighted and tabbed book package helps turn the required references into a practical study system. The highlighting draws attention to important sections, while the permanent tabs help candidates move through the books more efficiently. For an open-book contractor exam, book familiarity is important. Candidates should know which reference to open, where major topics are located, and how to find information without losing valuable time.

This package is a strong fit for qualifying party candidates, residential remodeling contractors, repair contractors, carpenters, drywall professionals, concrete repair contractors, business owners, and experienced tradespeople preparing for Arizona contractor licensing. It supports trade review, residential code navigation, OSHA safety awareness, and open-book exam preparation for the Arizona B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor classification.

What You Get

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed construction safety reference used for OSHA-related exam preparation.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed residential code reference covering building planning, construction standards, structural provisions, fire safety, means of egress, and one- and two-family dwelling requirements.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed excavation and utility construction reference supporting study in trenching, pipe work, backfill, soil conditions, excavation methods, and related safety practices.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed carpentry and building construction reference covering layout, framing, materials, tools, construction methods, and residential building fundamentals.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed gypsum construction reference covering drywall materials, wall and ceiling systems, finishing, framing coordination, installation practices, and gypsum board construction methods.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed concrete construction reference covering concrete materials, placing, finishing, curing, troubleshooting, repair concepts, and quality construction practices.
• Highlighted Study Organization
  Important sections are marked to help guide review and support faster lookup during open-book exam practice.
• Permanent Tabs
  Tabs are prepared to support organized study and exam-room reference navigation where the specific reference is allowed by testing rules.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders

Exam Details

The Arizona B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor exam is part of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors trade examination program. The exam is tied to residential remodeling and repair work and is used to evaluate knowledge needed for the B-3 classification.

The Arizona general residential trade exam used for B, B-3, and CR-61 candidates contains 80 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%, and candidates are allowed 180 minutes to complete the test. The exam is administered through PSI as part of Arizona’s contractor examination process.

The exam content areas include sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and general building code. These categories reflect the broad knowledge required for remodeling and repair work on existing residential structures and related appurtenances.

Sitework questions may involve excavation, trenching, pipe installation, soil conditions, backfill, grading, and jobsite preparation. Concrete questions may include materials, placement, finishing, curing, repair, quality control, and troubleshooting. Carpentry questions may involve framing, layout, structural components, sheathing, doors, windows, trim, stairs, ramps, and general residential building methods.

Gypsum and finish-related questions may involve drywall installation, wall and ceiling systems, fasteners, finishing levels, surface preparation, patching, repair, and coordination with framing or other materials. Thermal and moisture protection may include insulation, flashing, weather barriers, moisture control, and protection of the building envelope. Safety questions may cover OSHA construction standards, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, excavation safety, tools, equipment, fall protection, and material handling.

General building code questions may require candidates to navigate the 2018 International Residential Code. Candidates should practice using the table of contents, index, chapter structure, section headings, and permanent tabs so they can find code information efficiently during timed exam practice.

Open Book Test

The Arizona B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor exam is an open-book test for approved references allowed by the testing provider. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own allowed reference materials to the examination center. Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination session begins.

During the exam, candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index inside the reference books. Any markings, notes, highlighting, underlining, or indexing must be completed before the exam begins. Candidates should arrive with their allowed books already organized and ready to use.

Reference materials may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only. Permanent tabs are tabs that would tear the page if removed. Temporary removable tabs, including Post-it style tabs or other removable markers, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins.

Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator in the examination center. Loose papers and additional attached papers are not allowed with approved references. Downloaded references may be brought into the testing center only when they are properly bound, such as spiral bound or placed in a binder after being hole-punched.

Open book does not mean the exam is simple. The B-3 exam covers multiple remodeling and repair topics, and candidates still need trade understanding, reading comprehension, safety awareness, code-navigation practice, and the ability to choose the correct reference quickly. Highlighting and tabs help candidates move through the books with purpose instead of searching without a plan.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is handled by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. A candidate pursuing the B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor classification should begin by reviewing the classification scope, confirming the applicable examination requirements, and preparing for the required trade examination.

The person who satisfies the examination requirement is commonly the qualifying party for the license. The qualifying party is connected to the contractor license application and is responsible for demonstrating knowledge in the classification. Applicants should follow the Arizona Registrar of Contractors process for current application forms, business information, bonding, financial responsibility items, and any other licensing materials required for the application.

A practical preparation path begins with gathering the references, reviewing the B-3 exam information, and building a study schedule around the major subject areas. Because this classification covers remodeling and repair of existing residential structures, candidates should divide study time across sitework, concrete, carpentry, gypsum construction, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and residential building code.

After preparing, candidates schedule and complete the required examination through the testing provider. Passing the trade exam is an important licensing step, but passing the exam does not automatically issue a contractor license. The license application must still be submitted to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and reviewed according to state licensing requirements.

Candidates should keep the full licensing process in mind while preparing. The exam is one part of the broader path to licensure. Business setup, application documents, bonding, compliance responsibilities, and state review may also be part of the process depending on the applicant and business structure.

State Requirements

The Arizona B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Contractor classification allows the licensee to remodel and repair an existing residential structure or appurtenance. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boilers, swimming pools, spas, and water wells are excluded from this scope and must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor.

The scope of work allowed under the residential carpentry classification is included within the B-3 scope. This makes carpentry knowledge especially important for candidates preparing for the exam. Remodeling and repair work may involve framing, trim, openings, repairs, stairs, ramps, sheathing, and related carpentry tasks connected to existing residential structures.

The B-3 classification is residential. Arizona separates residential, commercial, and dual contractor licenses, so candidates should make sure the B-3 classification matches the work they plan to contract, advertise, supervise, and perform. Contractors who plan to perform commercial remodeling or dual residential/commercial remodeling work should review the appropriate Arizona classifications.

Residential remodeling work often requires careful coordination because projects involve existing structures. Contractors may need to evaluate existing conditions, protect finished areas, coordinate subcontracted trades, follow code requirements, maintain jobsite safety, and complete repairs that match or properly integrate with existing construction.

Reference Books

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference supports preparation for OSHA-related questions involving jobsite hazards, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, excavation safety, fall protection, tools, equipment, material handling, and safe work practices.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This residential code reference supports study in building planning, structural provisions, means of egress, fire safety, wall and floor construction, roof-ceiling construction, openings, energy-related provisions, and one- and two-family dwelling code navigation.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This excavation and utility construction reference supports study in trenching, excavation methods, pipe installation, backfilling, jobsite layout, soil conditions, equipment use, and safety considerations related to underground work.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  This carpentry and construction reference supports study in layout, framing, floor systems, wall systems, roof systems, materials, tools, remodeling methods, and general building practices.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
  This gypsum construction reference supports study in drywall installation, wall and ceiling systems, framing coordination, fasteners, finishing, repair, fire-resistance assemblies, and gypsum board construction practices.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  This concrete construction reference supports study in concrete materials, placement, finishing, curing, quality control, troubleshooting, repair, and practical concrete construction methods used in residential work.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following books are included in this highlighted and tabbed book package for Arizona B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor exam preparation:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Construction safety reference for OSHA-related exam questions and jobsite safety topics.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Residential building code reference for one- and two-family dwelling requirements and code navigation.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Sitework and excavation reference for trenching, pipe installation, soil conditions, backfill, and underground construction practices.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Carpentry and building construction reference for layout, framing, materials, tools, and general residential construction methods.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
  Gypsum construction reference for drywall systems, installation, finishing, repair, and wall and ceiling construction.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  Concrete construction reference for concrete materials, placement, finishing, curing, repair, and quality practices.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination session. References may not be written in during the exam. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary removable tabs are not allowed. Candidates should avoid loose papers, removable notes, or extra attached pages with the references.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Arizona B-3 exam requires a broad residential remodeling study plan. Candidates should begin with the classification scope, then connect each major subject area to the books most likely to support that topic. This creates a more efficient study process than reading every book without direction.

For sitework, candidates should study excavation, pipe installation, trenching, backfill, soil conditions, jobsite layout, and related safety practices. Remodeling projects may require work near existing foundations, utilities, drainage features, or appurtenances, so careful planning and safe excavation practices matter.

For concrete, candidates should review materials, placement, finishing, curing, repair, joints, quality control, and troubleshooting. Residential remodeling work may include slab repairs, small concrete placements, patching, or coordination with existing concrete surfaces. Understanding how concrete behaves helps contractors plan better repairs and avoid common defects.

Carpentry preparation should include layout, framing, floor systems, wall systems, roof systems, sheathing, openings, stairs, ramps, trim, hardware, and general residential building methods. Since the B-3 scope includes residential carpentry work, candidates should give this area consistent attention during study.

Gypsum construction preparation should include drywall materials, installation, fasteners, finishing levels, wall and ceiling systems, fire-resistance assemblies, repair methods, and surface preparation. Drywall and finish repairs are common in residential remodeling, making gypsum reference navigation useful for both exam preparation and field knowledge.

Code preparation should focus on learning how to navigate the 2018 International Residential Code efficiently. Candidates should practice using the table of contents, index, chapter structure, headings, and tabs. Code questions reward candidates who can quickly identify whether a question involves building planning, structural provisions, egress, openings, stairs, fire safety, wall construction, roof construction, or another residential code topic.

OSHA safety should be part of every study schedule. Remodeling and repair work can involve ladders, scaffolds, demolition hazards, dust, tools, material handling, fall hazards, excavation hazards, and changing jobsite conditions. Candidates should become familiar with the structure of 29 CFR Part 1926 before the exam.

The highlighted and tabbed format helps candidates build a practical study routine. Review every tab, read the highlighted material, and practice locating related sections. The goal is to make the books familiar enough that a question about carpentry, drywall, concrete, sitework, code, or safety points you toward the right reference quickly.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps contractor candidates prepare with organized study tools built around real exam needs. For the Arizona General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor (B-3) exam, this highlighted and tabbed book package gives you the supplied references in a format designed for practical study and open-book navigation.

The highlighting helps draw attention to important sections inside the books. The permanent tabs help candidates move through the references more quickly. Together, they create a study structure that supports review, repetition, and faster lookup during timed practice.

1 Exam Prep’s approach supports trade-focused review, code navigation, safety awareness, reference familiarity, practice-oriented preparation, and confidence-building study habits. The goal is to help candidates build a clear routine: review the classification scope, study the references, learn the tab system, practice timed lookup, and enter the exam with a stronger command of the materials.

This package does not replace preparation, but it can make preparation more efficient. Instead of beginning with plain books and creating a system from scratch, candidates receive references that are already highlighted and tabbed. That structure gives each study session a clear starting point and helps reduce the confusion that can come with open-book exams.

For residential remodeling and repair contractors, time matters. Organized references can help reduce setup work, support focused study, and make exam practice less stressful. When you understand the construction topics and know where to look in the books, the open-book format becomes more manageable.

Who is this book package for?

This package is for candidates preparing for the Arizona General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor (B-3) trade exam. It is designed for qualifying party candidates, residential remodeling contractors, repair contractors, carpenters, drywall professionals, concrete repair contractors, and business owners preparing for Arizona contractor licensing.

What work is covered by the B-3 classification?

The B-3 classification allows remodeling and repair of an existing residential structure or appurtenance. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boilers, swimming pools, spas, and water wells must be subcontracted to an appropriately licensed contractor.

Is the Arizona B-3 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Residential Contractor exam is open book for approved references allowed by the testing provider. Candidates may bring allowed references into the testing center when the books comply with PSI rules for highlighting, annotations, indexing, tabs, and loose materials.

How many questions are on the B-3 exam?

The Arizona general residential trade exam used for B-3 candidates has 80 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%, and candidates are allowed 180 minutes to complete the test.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included books are professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed to support study, reference lookup, and open-book exam preparation.

Can I use temporary tabs in the exam room?

No. Temporary removable tabs, including Post-it style tabs, are not allowed. References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs only.

What topics are covered on the B-3 exam?

The exam content areas include sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and general building code.

Is this package for residential or commercial remodeling?

This package is for the Arizona B-3 residential remodeling and repair contractor classification. Contractors preparing for commercial remodeling or dual residential/commercial remodeling should review the appropriate Arizona classification before selecting exam materials.

Does this package include OSHA and residential code references?

Yes. The package includes Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) and International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, along with excavation, carpentry, gypsum, and concrete references.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass?

No. This package is a study and reference-navigation tool. Exam results depend on preparation, trade knowledge, study time, test-taking habits, and the candidate’s ability to use the references effectively.