Arizona Glazing Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-65) Books Allowed into Exam Package

The Arizona Glazing Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-65) Books Allowed into Exam Package is built for candidates preparing for the Arizona CR-65 glazing trade exam who need the approved exam-room references in one organized package. This product focuses on the books allowed into the examination center for the Arizona CR-65 Glazing Residential / Commercial Contractor exam: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) and International Building Code, 2018.

The Arizona CR-65 Glazing classification is a dual residential and commercial specialty classification. It applies to glazing work involving the installation or repair of glass products, window film, window treatments, steel and aluminum glass holding members, and the weatherproofing, caulking, sealants, and adhesives required for that work. Candidates preparing for this exam should be ready to study both trade knowledge and approved reference material because the exam includes glazing methods, glass systems, metal framing, plastics and acrylics, sealant installations, safety, and code requirements.

This package is designed for exam preparation that depends on using the correct references. Open-book testing does not remove the need for study. It means candidates must know how to move through the approved books efficiently, locate code and safety information, and apply trade knowledge under timed testing conditions. The Arizona CR-65 exam includes technical questions that may require field experience, careful reading, code navigation, and familiarity with glazing terminology.

The International Building Code, 2018 supports preparation for code-related glazing topics. Glazing contractors should understand how building code provisions can affect glass installation, safety glazing, openings, doors, windows, hazardous locations, fire-rated assemblies, guards, structural performance, accessibility-related concerns, and building envelope details. The code book can be a valuable tool during the exam when a candidate knows where to look and how to interpret the code language.

The Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) supports preparation for construction safety topics. Glazing work may involve ladders, scaffolds, fall hazards, personal protective equipment, material handling, cutting hazards, overhead work, and jobsite coordination. OSHA construction standards are important for candidates who need to understand safe work practices as part of both exam preparation and real-world contracting work.

The Arizona CR-65 exam should be approached with a clear study plan. Candidates should review the exam content outline, prepare the approved references in advance, practice timed lookups, and study the glazing trade areas that appear on the test. A strong preparation routine combines book familiarity with practical trade review. Candidates who understand glazing systems but have not practiced code lookup may lose time on exam day. Candidates who rely only on book lookup but do not understand trade concepts may struggle with practical questions. The best preparation uses both approaches.

Exam Details

The Arizona Glazing Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-65) trade exam is administered through PSI for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing process. The exam is specific to glazing work and is used to help determine whether the qualifying party has the knowledge required for the CR-65 classification.

The Arizona CR-65 trade exam contains 60 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%, and the time allowed is 150 minutes. Candidates should manage time carefully because the exam includes both trade knowledge and reference-based questions. With 60 questions in 150 minutes, candidates have an average of two and a half minutes per question.

The exam content outline includes the following subject areas:

• General Glazing: 15 items
• Glass Systems: 13 items
• Metal Framing: 6 items
• Plastics/Acrylics: 5 items
• Sealant Installations: 4 items
• Safety: 7 items
• Code Requirements: 10 items

The reference material listed for the exam was used to prepare the questions. The exam may also include questions based on trade knowledge and general industry practices. For code questions, the exam is based on the specific code edition listed for the exam. For this package, the code reference is the International Building Code, 2018.

Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator in the examination center. All approved books should be prepared before the exam appointment. Candidates should review the testing rules for reference materials and arrive with books that are organized, compliant, and ready for inspection.

Open Book Test

The Arizona Glazing Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-65) trade exam is an open-book test with specific rules for approved references. The exam-room approved books for this package are Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) and International Building Code, 2018.

Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center. Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination session. During the examination session, candidates may not write, highlight, underline, or index in the references.

Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, including Post-it style tabs or other removable tabs that can be removed without tearing the page, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins. Candidates may not bring additional papers, whether loose or attached, with the approved references.

Downloaded reference materials may be brought into the testing center when properly bound. Spiral binding or a hole-punched binder format may be used when permitted by testing rules. Book preparation should be completed before test day so the exam appointment can be focused on answering questions rather than correcting reference problems at the testing center.

Open-book preparation should include more than marking pages. Candidates should learn the structure of the IBC, review common code topics related to glazing, and become comfortable using the table of contents and index. OSHA Part 1926 should also be organized so safety topics can be found quickly. A clean, consistent tabbing system can help candidates move through questions with better pacing and less stress.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Candidates pursuing the Arizona CR-65 Glazing Residential / Commercial Contractor license should begin by confirming that the CR-65 classification matches the glazing work they plan to advertise, contract for, supervise, and perform.

The qualifying party is the person who qualifies the license by meeting the knowledge, experience, and examination requirements for the classification. For many applicants, the qualifying party must complete the required trade exam and the Arizona Statutes and Rules requirement unless an approved waiver applies.

Common licensing steps include selecting the proper license classification, identifying the qualifying party, completing the required examination or approved waiver process, meeting the Arizona Statutes and Rules requirement when required, forming or registering the business entity when applicable, obtaining the required bond, completing background checks for required individuals, providing government-issued identification, and submitting the completed license application with required documents and fees.

Applicants using an LLC or corporation should make sure the business entity is properly formed or registered before submitting the contractor license application. The legal business name should match across entity records, bond documents, application paperwork, and future advertising. Consistent documentation helps reduce delays during application review.

Passing the trade exam is an important step, but it does not automatically issue the contractor license. Applicants must complete the full Arizona Registrar of Contractors application process and meet all requirements for the classification. Candidates should prepare for the exam while also staying organized with licensing documents, business records, bond information, background checks, and application requirements.

State Requirements

The Arizona CR-65 Glazing classification allows the licensee to install or repair weatherproofing, caulking, sealants, and adhesives as required to assemble, install, or repair glass products, window film, window treatments, and steel and aluminum glass holding members.

Because CR-65 is a residential/commercial classification, it may apply to glazing work in both residential and commercial settings within the limits of the classification. Candidates should understand the scope carefully so they know what work may be performed under the license and when another properly licensed contractor may be required for work outside the glazing scope.

Arizona issues separate residential, commercial, and dual license classifications for particular trades and fields of construction. The CR designation indicates a dual residential and commercial specialty classification. Candidates should choose the classification that matches the work they intend to perform and should avoid contracting for work outside the authorized license scope.

Arizona contractor applicants should also prepare for requirements related to the qualifying party, examination completion, Arizona Statutes and Rules requirements, background checks, bonding, business formation or registration when applicable, identification, application forms, and fees. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors reviews the completed application before issuing the license.

Understanding the classification scope is especially important for glazing contractors because projects may involve glass products, frames, sealants, caulking, weatherproofing, windows, doors, storefront-related components, and related installation details. Work outside the authorized classification may require a different license or appropriately licensed subcontractor.

Reference Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference covers OSHA standards for construction work. It supports preparation for safety topics that may apply to glazing work, including ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, tools, material handling, and general jobsite safety requirements.
• International Building Code, 2018
  This building code reference supports preparation for code-related glazing topics, including safety glazing, openings, hazardous locations, doors, windows, fire-rated assemblies, structural concepts, accessibility-related provisions, definitions, and general building code navigation.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following books are included in this Arizona Glazing Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-65) Books Allowed into Exam Package and are the exam-room approved references for this package:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Allowed exam-room safety reference used for OSHA construction standards and safety-related exam preparation.
• International Building Code, 2018
  Allowed exam-room building code reference used for glazing-related code requirements and building code preparation.

These books should be prepared according to exam rules before test day. Highlighting, underlining, annotations, and indexing may be completed before the exam session. Permanent tabs may be used. Temporary removable tabs, loose notes, and extra attached papers are not allowed. Candidates should keep their references clean, organized, and compliant for inspection at the examination center.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Arizona CR-65 exam covers glazing trade knowledge, code requirements, and safety. A strong study plan should follow the exam content outline and give attention to each subject area. Candidates should avoid focusing only on the glazing tasks they perform most often in the field. The exam may include broader topics involving general glazing, glass systems, metal framing, plastics and acrylics, sealants, safety, and code requirements.

For general glazing, candidates should review glazing terminology, installation practices, glass handling, measuring, layout, preparation, fastening methods, field coordination, and common glazing materials. This is the largest content area on the exam, so it deserves focused study time.

For glass systems, candidates should study different glazing system types, installation methods, glass products, glazing performance, setting blocks, gaskets, supports, frames, water management, and system compatibility. Candidates should understand both the materials used in glazing work and the way complete systems function after installation.

For metal framing, candidates should review steel and aluminum glass holding members, frame components, anchorage, alignment, structural support, installation sequence, and coordination with surrounding construction. Metal framing is an important part of many glazing installations and can affect performance, durability, and appearance.

For plastics and acrylics, candidates should prepare for questions involving plastic glazing materials, acrylic products, handling, cutting, installation, expansion and contraction, and material limitations. These products behave differently from glass, so candidates should understand how material characteristics affect installation.

For sealant installations, candidates should review caulking, sealants, adhesives, joint preparation, compatibility, tooling, weatherproofing, curing, and installation conditions. Sealant work is often critical to performance because poor preparation or incorrect installation can lead to water intrusion, air leakage, or system failure.

For safety, candidates should study OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 and focus on jobsite safety topics that apply to glazing work. These may include fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, hand and power tools, material handling, and safe work practices around glass and metal components.

For code requirements, candidates should study the 2018 International Building Code and become comfortable locating glazing-related provisions. Code questions may require careful reading because building code language can include definitions, exceptions, tables, referenced standards, and location-specific requirements. Candidates should practice finding relevant code sections before test day.

Preparation should include reviewing the content outline, organizing the approved books, adding permitted permanent tabs, and completing timed lookup practice. The goal is to build both knowledge and speed. Open-book exams reward candidates who can decide when to answer from trade knowledge and when to locate the answer in an approved reference.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Arizona contractor candidates prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, and practical reference navigation. For the Arizona Glazing Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-65) exam, preparation should be built around the approved references, the exam content outline, and the ability to answer questions under timed conditions.

Open-book exams reward candidates who know how to use their books. 1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to study with the same references they will use on exam day, build familiarity with OSHA and IBC materials, and practice locating information quickly. A clear book strategy can help reduce stress and improve pacing during the exam.

Many glazing contractors bring valuable field experience to the licensing process, but exam questions are not always written like jobsite conversations. Questions may require careful reading, code navigation, safety standard lookup, or understanding of installation terminology. 1 Exam Prep helps students bridge the gap between real-world glazing experience and exam-focused preparation.

This books allowed into exam package gives candidates the approved references needed for the Arizona CR-65 exam-room reference set. When combined with consistent study habits, permanent tab preparation, timed lookup practice, and a clear understanding of the licensing process, these references can help candidates move toward their Arizona Glazing Residential / Commercial Contractor licensing goal with greater confidence and structure.

FAQ: What books are included in the Arizona CR-65 Books Allowed into Exam Package?

This package includes Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) and International Building Code, 2018.

FAQ: Is the Arizona CR-65 Glazing exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-65 trade exam is open book with specific rules for approved references. Candidates must follow the testing rules for highlighting, annotations, indexing, tabs, binding, and prohibited materials.

FAQ: How many questions are on the Arizona CR-65 exam?

The Arizona CR-65 trade exam has 60 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%, and the time allowed is 150 minutes.

FAQ: What topics are covered on the Arizona CR-65 exam?

The exam content outline includes general glazing, glass systems, metal framing, plastics and acrylics, sealant installations, safety, and code requirements.

FAQ: Can I bring loose notes into the exam?

No. Loose papers and additional attached papers are not allowed with the approved references. Book preparation should be completed directly in the approved references before exam day.

FAQ: Are temporary tabs allowed in the exam books?

No. Temporary removable tabs, including Post-it style tabs, are not allowed. Permanent tabs may be used when they are the type that would tear the page if removed.

FAQ: Why is OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 included?

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 is included because safety is part of the CR-65 exam content. It supports preparation for construction safety topics such as ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, tools, and material handling.

FAQ: Why is the 2018 International Building Code included?

The 2018 International Building Code is included as the code reference for this exam-room package. It supports preparation for glazing-related code requirements and general building code navigation.

FAQ: What work does the Arizona CR-65 Glazing license cover?

The CR-65 classification covers installation or repair of weatherproofing, caulking, sealants, and adhesives as required to assemble, install, or repair glass products, window film, window treatments, and steel and aluminum glass holding members.

FAQ: How should I study with this books allowed into exam package?

Study the exam content outline, learn the structure of the OSHA and IBC references, add permitted permanent tabs before exam day, and practice timed lookups. The better you know the books, the more useful they become during the open-book test.