Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

The Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is designed for contractors preparing for the Arizona CR-31 masonry trade exam with the required references organized for open-book exam preparation. This package includes OSHA, commercial building code, residential building code, masonry code, and masonry trade references, professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed to support focused study, faster lookup, and stronger reference navigation during timed practice.

The Arizona CR-31 Masonry classification is a residential and commercial contractor classification. It includes installation of brick, concrete block, adobe units, stone, marble, slate, and other units and products common to the masonry industry, including mortarless-type masonry products. The scope also includes installation of grout and caulking, tuck pointing, sand blasting, mortar washing, parging, cleaning, and welding of reinforcing steel related to masonry construction.

Masonry work requires a strong understanding of materials, layout, structural requirements, reinforcing, mortar, grout, walls, openings, cleaning methods, safety, and code requirements. Candidates preparing for the CR-31 exam should be ready to study both practical masonry trade knowledge and the code provisions that apply to masonry work in residential and commercial settings.

This highlighted and tabbed book package helps turn the required references into a more practical study system. Highlighting draws attention to important sections, while permanent tabs help candidates move through the books more efficiently. For an open-book contractor exam, having the books is only the beginning. Candidates also need to know where important topics are located and how to find information quickly under a time limit.

This package is a strong fit for qualifying party candidates, masonry contractors, brick and block contractors, stone masonry professionals, residential and commercial masonry businesses, construction supervisors, and experienced tradespeople preparing for Arizona contractor licensing. It supports trade review, building code navigation, masonry code navigation, OSHA safety awareness, and open-book exam preparation for the Arizona CR-31 Masonry Residential / 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 and jobsite safety review.
• International Building Code, 2018
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed commercial building code reference covering building requirements, structural provisions, fire-resistance concepts, occupancy, means of egress, materials, and code navigation.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed residential building code reference covering one- and two-family dwelling requirements, wall construction, foundations, chimneys, fireplaces, structural provisions, and residential code navigation.
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed masonry code and specification reference covering masonry design, construction requirements, materials, reinforcement, grout, mortar, inspection, and masonry structure provisions.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition
  Professionally highlighted and tabbed masonry trade reference covering brick, concrete block, stone, tools, mortar, grout, reinforcement, wall layout, construction methods, safety, and practical masonry workmanship.
• 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 CR-31 Masonry trade exam is part of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors examination program. It is used for candidates pursuing the residential and commercial masonry classification. The exam contains 60 questions, requires a minimum passing score of 70%, and allows 150 minutes of testing time.

The CR-31 masonry exam is built around the knowledge required to perform masonry work in residential and commercial settings. Candidates should prepare for questions involving masonry materials, layout, brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcing, masonry code provisions, building code requirements, safety, cleaning, parging, repair, and related masonry practices.

The exam may include questions based on the listed reference materials, trade knowledge, and general industry practices. For code questions, candidates should study the code editions listed for the exam package. The International Building Code, 2018, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, and ACI 530/530.1-13 support code-based preparation, while Modern Masonry supports trade-focused review.

Masonry material questions may involve brick, concrete block, adobe units, stone, marble, slate, mortarless units, mortar, grout, reinforcement, flashing, ties, anchors, and accessories. Layout questions may involve measurements, coursing, wall alignment, openings, bond patterns, control joints, expansion joints, and coordination with adjacent construction.

Code questions may involve structural masonry requirements, masonry wall construction, fire-resistance-related provisions, anchorage, reinforcement, inspection concepts, chimneys, fireplaces, foundations, and residential or commercial building provisions. Safety questions may involve OSHA construction standards, scaffolds, ladders, fall protection, masonry wall bracing, material handling, silica-related awareness, tools, equipment, and jobsite hazard recognition.

Because the exam is timed, candidates should prepare with both content knowledge and reference navigation in mind. A candidate who understands masonry work but cannot locate information quickly may lose valuable time. A candidate who relies only on searching without understanding the trade may struggle to recognize where the answer belongs. The strongest preparation combines trade knowledge, code familiarity, and timed practice with the books.

Open Book Test

The Arizona CR-31 Masonry 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 CR-31 masonry exam covers practical masonry work, code provisions, and safety topics. 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 CR-31 Masonry Residential / Commercial 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 CR-31 masonry scope, and building a study schedule around the major masonry subject areas. Candidates should divide study time across brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcing, masonry code, residential code, commercial building code, cleaning and repair methods, and OSHA safety.

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 CR-31 Masonry classification includes the scopes of work permitted for masonry in residential and commercial settings. The scope includes installation of brick, concrete block, adobe units, stone, marble, slate, and other units and products common to the masonry industry, including mortarless-type masonry products.

The classification also includes installation of grout and caulking, tuck pointing, sand blasting, mortar washing, parging, cleaning, and welding of reinforcing steel related to masonry construction. This makes the CR-31 classification a broad masonry license for contractors who plan to perform masonry work across both residential and commercial project types.

Arizona separates residential, commercial, and dual contractor classifications. The CR-31 classification is the residential/commercial masonry classification. Contractors who only intend to perform commercial masonry work should review the commercial masonry classification, while contractors who only intend to perform residential masonry work should review the residential masonry classification.

Masonry contractors should understand how masonry assemblies perform as part of a building. Proper masonry work may involve layout, support, reinforcement, mortar selection, grout placement, flashing, moisture management, joint tooling, cleaning, and coordination with adjacent building systems. Residential and commercial projects may also involve different code conditions, inspection concerns, and performance requirements.

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 personal protective equipment, scaffolds, ladders, fall protection, tools, equipment, material handling, hazard recognition, masonry wall safety, and safe construction practices.
• International Building Code, 2018
  This commercial building code reference supports study in building requirements, structural provisions, fire-resistance-rated construction, masonry-related code provisions, materials, occupancy, means of egress, and general code navigation.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This residential building code reference supports study in one- and two-family dwelling provisions, foundations, walls, chimneys, fireplaces, masonry construction, structural provisions, fire safety, and residential code navigation.
• 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 in masonry structural requirements, materials, construction specifications, reinforcement, grout, mortar, inspection, design provisions, and masonry workmanship standards.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition
  This masonry trade reference supports study in brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, tools, wall layout, bonding, flashing, fireplaces, chimneys, concrete masonry, stone masonry, cleaning, and practical masonry construction methods.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following books are included in this highlighted and tabbed book package for Arizona CR-31 Masonry Residential / 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 Building Code, 2018
  Commercial building code reference for building requirements, structural provisions, masonry-related code provisions, materials, and code navigation.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Residential building code reference for one- and two-family dwelling requirements, masonry construction, chimneys, fireplaces, walls, and code navigation.
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  Masonry code and specification reference for structural masonry, materials, reinforcement, grout, mortar, construction requirements, and masonry specifications.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter 10th edition
  Masonry trade reference for brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, tools, layout, construction methods, and masonry workmanship.

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 CR-31 exam requires a focused masonry 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 reference without direction.

Brick and block preparation should include unit types, dimensions, coursing, bond patterns, layout, mortar joints, wall alignment, openings, reinforcement, flashing, anchorage, cleaning, and workmanship. Candidates should be comfortable with practical masonry terms and common installation sequences.

Stone, marble, slate, adobe, and mortarless masonry preparation should include material characteristics, placement methods, bonding, support, cleaning, and installation concerns. The CR-31 scope covers a broad range of masonry units and products, so candidates should avoid studying only brick or only concrete block.

Mortar and grout preparation should include material selection, mixing, placement, joint tooling, grout lifts, reinforcement coordination, cleaning, and quality concerns. Candidates should understand the difference between mortar and grout and how each functions within masonry construction.

Reinforcing and structural masonry preparation should include reinforcing steel placement, ties, spacing, grout cells, structural wall concepts, inspection concerns, and masonry code requirements. ACI 530/530.1-13 is an important reference for masonry code and specification questions, so candidates should practice navigating its structure before exam day.

Building code preparation should include both the International Building Code, 2018 and the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018. 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 belongs in the building code, residential code, or masonry code reference.

OSHA safety should be part of every study schedule. Masonry work can involve scaffolds, ladders, heavy materials, cutting tools, silica dust, wall bracing, elevated work, struck-by hazards, material handling, and active construction sites. 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 masonry materials, layout, reinforcement, code requirements, mortar, grout, cleaning, 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 Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) 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 masonry contractors, time matters. Organized references can help reduce setup work, support focused study, and make exam practice less stressful. When you understand masonry 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 Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) trade exam. It is designed for qualifying party candidates, masonry contractors, brick and block contractors, stone masonry professionals, residential and commercial masonry businesses, and business owners preparing for Arizona contractor licensing.

What work is covered by the CR-31 classification?

The CR-31 Masonry classification includes installation of brick, concrete block, adobe units, stone, marble, slate, and other units and products common to the masonry industry, including mortarless-type masonry products. It also includes grout and caulking, tuck pointing, sand blasting, mortar washing, parging, cleaning, and welding of reinforcing steel related to masonry construction.

Is the Arizona CR-31 masonry exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-31 masonry 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 CR-31 exam?

The Arizona CR-31 Masonry exam has 60 questions. The minimum passing score is 70%, and candidates are allowed 150 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.

Which books are included in this package?

This package includes 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.

What topics should I study for the CR-31 masonry exam?

Candidates should study brick, block, stone, adobe units, marble, slate, mortar, grout, reinforcing steel, masonry layout, cleaning, tuck pointing, parging, masonry code requirements, residential and commercial building code provisions, and OSHA construction safety.

Is this package for residential or commercial masonry?

This package is for the Arizona CR-31 Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor classification. It is intended for candidates preparing for the dual residential and commercial masonry scope.

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.