Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) - Books & Courses Rental Package

The Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) - Books & Courses Rental Package is designed for contractors preparing for the Arizona CR-31 masonry contractor exam. This rental package gives students access to the listed reference books along with online course support, creating a practical preparation option for contractors who need to study masonry construction, brick, block, stone, masonry code requirements, residential and commercial building code provisions, OSHA construction safety, and open-book exam navigation.

The CR-31 classification is a dual residential and commercial Arizona contractor classification. Dual classifications cover the related residential and commercial scopes for a specific trade. For CR-31, the classification allows the scopes of work permitted by the commercial C-31 Masonry license and the residential R-31 Masonry license. This makes the CR-31 license path useful for contractors preparing to perform masonry work across both residential and commercial projects.

This Books & Courses Rental Package is helpful for students who need the exam references without purchasing every book outright. The included rental books support major areas of the CR-31 exam, including OSHA construction safety, the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, masonry code and specification requirements, brick, block, stone, mortar, reinforcement, flashing, walls, tools, layout, and field workmanship. The course portion includes 6 months of course access, giving students a structured study period to review lessons, practice exam-style questions, and build open-book reference-navigation skills.

The package price is $1,190. A refundable deposit of $450 is collected with the rental package, bringing the total collected at checkout to $1,640. The refundable deposit is tied to the rental book return process.

What You Get

The CR-31 exam preparation process should focus on how masonry systems are planned, laid out, constructed, reinforced, protected, repaired, and inspected in both residential and commercial settings. Masonry work may involve concrete masonry units, brick, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, anchors, flashing, weeps, lintels, control joints, expansion joints, wall ties, veneers, chimneys, fireplaces, foundations, retaining walls, masonry openings, scaffolding awareness, material handling, and jobsite safety. This package helps organize those topics into one focused study path.

Open-book contractor exams require more than hands-on experience. A contractor may understand masonry work from years in the field but still need practice using technical references under timed exam conditions. The exam may ask about OSHA safety, masonry code provisions, residential requirements, commercial building code requirements, mortar types, reinforcement, masonry walls, flashing, bond patterns, estimating, layout, or field procedures. Strong preparation means knowing which reference applies to each question and how to locate the correct information efficiently.

Exam Details

Arizona contractor trade examinations are administered through PSI for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The CR-31 Masonry classification is a dual residential and commercial contractor classification tied to masonry work. Students preparing for the CR-31 exam should focus on masonry materials, brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, wall systems, residential code requirements, commercial building code provisions, masonry structural requirements, OSHA construction safety, and practical field procedures used across residential and commercial projects.

The exam is based on trade knowledge and approved reference materials. Students should be prepared for questions involving masonry tools, material handling, layout, measurement, estimating, mortar, grout, reinforcement, flashing, weeps, masonry openings, lintels, wall ties, anchors, control joints, expansion joints, masonry veneer, concrete masonry units, brickwork, stonework, chimneys, fireplaces, retaining walls, scaffold safety, excavation safety, personal protective equipment, and code-related construction requirements.

PSI contractor exams are computer-based. Candidates answer questions on screen and use approved reference materials during the exam. This format requires both trade understanding and reference-navigation skill. Students should prepare by reviewing the course, studying the references, practicing exam-style questions, and learning how each book is organized before test day.

Arizona contractor licensing may also require the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam, depending on the applicant and qualifying party requirements. The trade exam is one part of the licensing process. Passing an exam does not automatically issue a contractor license. Applicants must still complete the Arizona Registrar of Contractors application process and satisfy the requirements that apply to the CR-31 classification.

Open Book Test

The Arizona CR-31 Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor trade exam is an open-book style exam using approved references. Open-book testing gives candidates access to reference materials during the exam, but it still requires preparation, organization, and speed. Students need to understand the trade, recognize which book applies to a question, and locate information efficiently while working under exam conditions.

Each reference in this package supports a different part of the study plan. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction safety topics, including scaffolds, ladders, excavation, fall protection, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, tools, material handling, silica-related awareness, and general jobsite safety. The International Building Code, 2018 supports commercial building code topics, including construction requirements, masonry-related building provisions, structural coordination, fire-resistance concepts, openings, egress-related coordination, and code terminology. The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 supports residential construction requirements, including residential walls, foundations, chimneys, fireplaces, veneers, and dwelling-related code provisions.

ACI 530/530.1-13 supports masonry structural and specification requirements. It is useful for masonry design provisions, construction specifications, materials, workmanship, reinforcement, grout, mortar, inspection-related concepts, and technical masonry requirements. Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone supports trade knowledge for masonry materials, brickwork, blockwork, stonework, tools, bonds, walls, layout, mortar, reinforcement, flashing, and practical construction methods.

Students should practice recognizing the correct reference before searching for an answer. A safety question may belong in OSHA. A commercial code question may point to the International Building Code. A residential dwelling question may belong in the International Residential Code. A masonry structural or specification question may require ACI 530/530.1. A practical brick, block, stone, mortar, or field-workmanship question may be easier to locate in Modern Masonry.

Book organization matters. Students should become familiar with each book’s table of contents, index, chapter layout, definitions, tables, figures, diagrams, and common subject headings. Masonry references contain many technical terms, so students should practice locating topics by both trade language and code language. When permitted by testing rules, permanent tabs can help speed up navigation. A useful tabbing system should be clean and focused on major exam topics instead of overloaded with labels that slow down the search process.

Licensing Steps

The Arizona CR-31 licensing path begins with selecting the correct contractor classification. CR-31 is the dual residential and commercial classification for masonry work. Contractors preparing to perform masonry work in both residential and commercial settings should make sure this classification matches the work they plan to perform before beginning the exam and application process.

After identifying the correct classification, the qualifying party prepares for the required examination path. This may include the CR-31 trade examination and the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam. Candidates should study from the approved references connected to the classification and follow the current scheduling process through the approved testing provider.

Once examination requirements are completed, the applicant moves forward with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors license application. The application process may include business information, qualifying party information, financial responsibility requirements, bonding, background-related requirements, fees, and other supporting documentation required by the state. The exact application requirements depend on the applicant, business entity, qualifying party status, and license classification.

Starting preparation early helps students build a stronger study routine. With 6 months of course access, candidates can review lessons, study the books, work through practice questions, revisit difficult areas, and improve reference-navigation speed before exam day. This approach is especially helpful for experienced masonry professionals who understand the field but need to prepare for the timing and structure of a licensing exam.

State Requirements

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors issues commercial, residential, and dual contractor licenses. The CR-31 Masonry classification is a dual residential and commercial contractor classification. It allows the scopes of work permitted by the commercial C-31 Masonry license and the residential R-31 Masonry license.

The masonry scope is connected to masonry construction and related work within the classification. Students preparing for the CR-31 exam should study masonry trade practices and the related safety, commercial code, residential code, masonry structural, mortar, grout, reinforcement, flashing, wall, veneer, brick, block, stone, layout, and workmanship topics reflected in the exam reference list.

Because this is a dual residential and commercial classification, students should prepare for both types of project conditions. Residential work may involve homes, additions, remodels, fireplaces, chimneys, veneers, garden walls, retaining walls, and residential foundations. Commercial work may involve larger masonry wall systems, reinforced masonry, commercial openings, scaffolding, jobsite coordination, specifications, inspections, and code-driven construction requirements.

Arizona licensing approval is separate from exam preparation. The state determines whether an applicant qualifies for the license, whether the qualifying party requirements have been met, and whether the application is complete. This package supports exam preparation, but applicants must still follow the Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing process and satisfy the requirements that apply to the CR-31 classification.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This reference covers federal construction safety standards, including scaffolds, ladders, fall protection, excavation, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, tools, material handling, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2018
  This commercial building code reference supports review of building requirements, construction types, fire-resistance concepts, structural coordination, masonry-related code provisions, openings, occupancy-related coordination, and general building safety requirements.
• Included Rental Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This residential code reference supports review of one- and two-family dwelling requirements, residential foundations, walls, chimneys, fireplaces, masonry veneer, construction details, and dwelling-related code provisions.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  This masonry code and specification reference supports study of masonry structural requirements, construction specifications, materials, mortar, grout, reinforcement, workmanship, inspection-related concepts, and technical masonry provisions.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th edition
  This trade reference supports review of brick, block, stone, mortar, tools, layout, bonds, walls, flashing, reinforcement, openings, estimating, construction methods, and practical masonry workmanship.

Test Information and Study Materials

Effective CR-31 exam preparation should combine trade review, safety review, building code study, residential code study, masonry standard review, estimating practice, layout review, and open-book navigation practice. Students should begin by learning what each book is used for. OSHA supports safety questions. The International Building Code supports commercial building code questions. The International Residential Code supports one- and two-family dwelling questions. ACI 530/530.1 supports masonry structural and specification questions. Modern Masonry supports practical trade knowledge for brick, block, stone, mortar, tools, and construction procedures.

For safety topics, spend time with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926. Masonry work can involve scaffolds, ladders, elevated work areas, excavation, cutting tools, material handling, mixing, dust exposure, personal protective equipment, fall hazards, and general construction site hazards. Safety questions can be direct, so students should know how to locate OSHA rules quickly.

For commercial code topics, review the International Building Code. Students should become familiar with code definitions, construction requirements, fire-resistance concepts, structural coordination, masonry-related provisions, opening protection, wall construction, and general building safety concepts. Code questions can be difficult if a student does not know how the book is organized.

For residential code topics, review the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Residential masonry questions may involve chimneys, fireplaces, masonry veneer, foundations, dwelling walls, anchors, support, flashing, clearances, and residential construction details. Students should practice locating residential code material quickly and accurately.

For masonry standards, review ACI 530/530.1-13. This reference supports technical masonry requirements, including materials, specifications, reinforcement, grout, mortar, construction tolerances, workmanship, and inspection-related concepts. Students should learn where to find definitions, specification language, and technical provisions within the reference.

For practical masonry trade knowledge, review Modern Masonry. Study brick, block, stone, mortar types, mixing, tools, bond patterns, layout, plumb and level work, reinforcement, flashing, wall ties, openings, lintels, estimating, repair, and field construction methods. Practical trade questions often rely on the same terms used in field work, but the correct answer still needs to match the reference material.

Practice should include timed book-navigation drills. When answering a practice question, decide which reference applies before opening the book. Then use the table of contents, index, headings, tabs, tables, figures, diagrams, definitions, and familiar sections to find the answer. This process builds the speed needed for an open-book contractor exam.

A steady study schedule is usually more effective than last-minute cramming. With 6 months of course access, students can build a routine that includes lesson review, reference reading, practice questions, OSHA review, code study, masonry standard review, practical trade review, estimating practice, and repeated exam-style practice. Consistency helps make the reference set less overwhelming and gives students more time to strengthen weak areas before test day.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps students prepare for the Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) exam through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, open-book reference practice, and structured course support. This rental package brings together the listed references and 6 months of course access so students can prepare with a clear plan instead of trying to manage the books alone.

The course helps students connect exam topics to the correct references. Rather than searching through OSHA safety standards, commercial building code material, residential code requirements, masonry specification language, and practical masonry trade content without direction, students can follow a study path that supports both understanding and exam navigation.

1 Exam Prep also supports practical confidence-building. Students can review core masonry concepts, practice questions, return to difficult topics, strengthen code-navigation skills, and become more comfortable with the open-book exam format. This is especially helpful for contractors who already understand masonry work but need to prepare for the way licensing exam questions are written and organized.

This package is designed to support preparation, not guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, or a specific business result. Your progress depends on consistent study, careful review, practice, and completion of the Arizona licensing requirements that apply to your situation. With the included rental books and course access, students can build a stronger foundation before exam day.

FAQ: What is included in this Arizona CR-31 Books & Courses Rental Package?

This package includes rental access to the listed reference books and 6 months of course access. The rental books include Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Building Code, 2018, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, ACI 530/530.1-13, and Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone by Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th edition.

FAQ: How much does the CR-31 rental package cost?

The package price is $1,190. A refundable deposit of $450 is collected with the rental package, bringing the total collected at checkout to $1,640.

FAQ: Is the $450 deposit refundable?

Yes. The $450 deposit is refundable and is tied to the rental book return process. Rental books should be returned according to the rental terms provided with the order.

FAQ: How long do I get access to the course?

This Books & Courses Rental Package includes 6 months of course access. Students can use that access period to review masonry topics, practice exam-style questions, and build open-book reference navigation habits.

FAQ: Is the Arizona CR-31 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-31 contractor trade exam is an open-book style exam using approved references. Students should prepare by studying the masonry content and practicing how to locate information quickly in the books.

FAQ: What does the CR-31 classification cover?

The CR-31 Masonry classification is a dual residential and commercial contractor classification. It allows the scopes of work permitted by the commercial C-31 Masonry license and the residential R-31 Masonry license.

FAQ: Does this package include residential code study material?

Yes. The package includes the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, which supports residential masonry-related study such as dwelling walls, chimneys, fireplaces, veneers, foundations, and residential construction details.

FAQ: Does this package include commercial building code study material?

Yes. The package includes the International Building Code, 2018, which supports review of commercial building code provisions, construction requirements, structural coordination, fire-resistance concepts, and masonry-related building requirements.

FAQ: Does this package cover both residential and commercial masonry preparation?

Yes. The CR-31 classification is a dual residential and commercial masonry classification. This package supports study of core masonry, code, safety, structural masonry, brick, block, stone, and trade practices used across both residential and commercial work.

FAQ: Does passing the exam automatically give me the Arizona CR-31 license?

No. Passing the required exam is part of the licensing process, but the applicant must still complete the Arizona Registrar of Contractors application process and satisfy the state requirements for the license classification.

FAQ: Who should choose this CR-31 rental package?

This rental package is a good fit for contractors preparing for the Arizona CR-31 Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor exam who want rental access to the major references, 6 months of course access, and a structured study plan for masonry exam preparation.