Arizona General Small Commercial Contractor (B-2) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

The Arizona General Small Commercial Contractor (B-2) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is designed for contractors preparing for the Arizona B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor trade exam with the required references organized for open-book exam preparation. This package includes the OSHA, residential code, commercial building code, concrete, excavation, steel joist, carpentry, and masonry 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-2 General Small Commercial Contractor classification applies to small commercial construction in connection with a new structure or addition built, being built, or to be built for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property. The B-2 classification is limited to projects where the total amount paid to the licensee does not exceed $2,000,000.

Small commercial construction still requires broad general building knowledge. Candidates may need to study sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and general building code. Because the B-2 exam covers multiple construction disciplines, organized references can make preparation much more manageable.

This highlighted and tabbed book package helps turn a large set of 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 matters. Candidates should know which reference to open, where major topics are located, and how to find information without wasting valuable time.

This package is a strong fit for qualifying party candidates, small commercial contractors, construction supervisors, project managers, business owners, and experienced tradespeople preparing for Arizona contractor licensing. It supports trade review, code navigation, OSHA safety awareness, and open-book exam preparation for the Arizona B-2 General Small Commercial 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 building code reference covering one- and two-family dwelling construction requirements and code navigation.
• International Building Code, 2018
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed commercial building code reference covering occupancy, construction types, fire-resistance, means of egress, structural provisions, materials, and general building requirements.
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed concrete reference covering concrete materials, mixture design, testing, placement, curing, durability, and quality control.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed excavation and utility construction reference supporting sitework, trenching, pipe installation, excavation safety, and related construction practices.
• Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed steel joist reference covering handling, erection, bracing, placement, and coordination of steel joists and joist girders.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed carpentry and building construction reference covering layout, framing, materials, methods, tools, and construction fundamentals.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed masonry reference covering brick, block, stone, mortar, layout, wall systems, reinforcement, and masonry construction methods.
• 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-2 General Small Commercial Contractor exam is part of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors trade examination program. Candidates applying for the B-2 General Small Commercial license may have a choice between the Arizona ROC General Commercial exam and the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors. This book package is organized for candidates preparing with the Arizona general commercial reference set supplied for B-2 exam preparation.

The Arizona general commercial trade exam used for B-1, B-2, KB-1, and KB-2 candidates contains 100 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%, and candidates are allowed 240 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 a contractor responsible for small commercial building work and project coordination.

Sitework questions may involve excavation, trenching, pipe installation, soil conditions, backfill, grading, and jobsite preparation. Concrete questions may include materials, mixture design, placement, finishing, curing, testing, joints, and quality control. Masonry questions may involve brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, flashing, wall layout, and masonry workmanship.

Metals questions may include steel joists, joist girders, handling, erection, bridging, bracing, and coordination with other building systems. Carpentry questions may involve layout, framing, floor systems, wall systems, roof systems, sheathing, tools, and general building methods. Thermal and moisture protection may include insulation, weather barriers, flashing, water control, and building envelope protection.

Doors, windows, and finishes may include openings, installation procedures, surface preparation, finish quality, trim, materials, hardware coordination, and work sequencing. Safety questions may involve OSHA construction standards, personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, excavation safety, tools, equipment, and material handling. General building code questions may require candidates to navigate the 2018 International Building Code and related building provisions.

Open Book Test

The Arizona B-2 General Small Commercial 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-2 exam covers multiple construction subjects and uses a large reference set. 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-2 General Small Commercial Contractor classification should begin by reviewing the classification scope, confirming the applicable examination path, 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-2 exam information, and building a study schedule around the major subject areas. Because this classification covers small commercial construction, candidates should divide study time across sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and 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-2 General Small Commercial Contractor classification allows small commercial construction in connection with any new structure or addition built, being built, or to be built for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property of any kind. The total amount paid to the licensee for the project may not exceed $2,000,000.

The B-2 classification is a commercial contractor classification. Arizona separates residential, commercial, and dual contractor licenses, so candidates should make sure the B-2 classification matches the work they plan to contract, advertise, supervise, and perform. Contractors who plan to perform larger commercial general building projects should review the B-1 classification, and contractors who plan to perform both residential and small commercial work should review the appropriate dual classification.

Small commercial contracting can still involve major coordination responsibilities. A B-2 contractor may need to understand plans and specifications, jobsite sequencing, subcontractor coordination, code requirements, safety responsibilities, material selection, inspections, and quality control. Exam preparation should reflect the broad role of a general contractor rather than focusing on only one specialty trade.

The exam content outline identifies the exam subject areas and reference materials used for preparation. Candidates should study the listed references and prepare for questions based on trade knowledge, general industry practices, code navigation, construction standards, and safety requirements.

Reference Books

• 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 building code reference supports study in one- and two-family dwelling requirements, construction standards, building planning, structural provisions, fire safety, and residential code navigation.
• International Building Code, 2018
  This commercial building code reference supports study in occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance-rated construction, means of egress, accessibility-related provisions, structural requirements, materials, and general building code requirements.
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This concrete reference supports study in cement, aggregates, admixtures, water-cement ratio, mixture proportioning, testing, placing, finishing, curing, durability, and concrete quality control.
• 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.
• Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  This steel joist reference supports study in handling, storing, placing, erecting, bridging, bracing, and coordinating steel joists and joist girders during construction.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  This carpentry and construction reference supports study in layout, framing, floor systems, wall systems, roof systems, materials, tools, construction methods, and general building practices.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition
  This masonry reference supports study in brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, flashing, wall construction, layout, tools, and masonry workmanship.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following books are included in this highlighted and tabbed book package for Arizona B-2 General Small Commercial 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.
• International Building Code, 2018
  Commercial building code reference for occupancy, construction type, egress, fire-resistance, materials, and general building provisions.
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  Concrete reference for mixture design, materials, placement, curing, testing, and concrete performance.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Sitework and excavation reference for trenching, pipe installation, soil conditions, backfill, and underground construction practices.
• Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Steel joist reference for handling, erection, bridging, bracing, and jobsite coordination.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Carpentry and building construction reference for layout, framing, materials, tools, and general construction methods.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition
  Masonry reference for brick, block, stone, mortar, reinforcement, flashing, layout, and masonry construction 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-2 exam requires a broad study plan because small commercial general contracting touches many areas of construction. Candidates should begin with the classification scope, then connect each exam subject area to the references 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. For concrete, candidates should review materials, mix design, forms, placing, finishing, curing, joints, testing, and quality control. For masonry, candidates should review brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, wall layout, flashing, and workmanship.

Metals preparation should include steel joists, joist girders, erection sequence, handling, bridging, bracing, and coordination with other building systems. Carpentry preparation should include layout, framing, floor and roof systems, wall construction, materials, tools, and practical building methods. These subjects often connect to field sequencing, plan review, structural coordination, and construction supervision.

Code preparation should focus on learning how to navigate the 2018 International Building Code efficiently. Candidates should practice using the table of contents, index, chapter structure, section headings, and tabs. Code questions reward candidates who can quickly identify whether a question involves occupancy, construction type, fire-resistance, means of egress, materials, or another code topic.

OSHA safety should be part of every study schedule. Small commercial construction can involve excavation hazards, falls, scaffolds, ladders, struck-by hazards, electrical hazards, tools, heavy materials, and changing jobsite conditions. Candidates should become familiar with the structure of 29 CFR Part 1926 before exam day.

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 concrete, masonry, steel, sitework, code, carpentry, 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 Small Commercial Contractor (B-2) 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 large open-book exams.

For small commercial 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 Small Commercial Contractor (B-2) trade exam. It is designed for qualifying party candidates, small commercial contractors, construction supervisors, project managers, and business owners preparing for Arizona contractor licensing.

What work is covered by the B-2 classification?

The B-2 classification covers small commercial construction in connection with a new structure or addition built, being built, or to be built for support, shelter, and enclosure. The total amount paid to the licensee for the project may not exceed $2,000,000.

Is the Arizona B-2 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona B-2 General Small Commercial 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-2 exam?

The Arizona general commercial trade exam used for B-2 candidates has 100 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%, and candidates are allowed 240 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-2 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 general contracting?

This package is for the Arizona B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor classification. Contractors preparing for residential general contracting or dual residential/commercial general contracting should review the appropriate Arizona classification before selecting exam materials.

Does this package include OSHA and building code references?

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