Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package

The Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package is designed for candidates preparing for the Arizona CR-31 masonry residential/commercial contractor exam who want the approved exam-room reference books organized before test day. This package focuses on the books allowed into the exam room for this classification: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Building Code, 2018, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, and ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries.

Masonry work requires a strong understanding of materials, layout, foundations, walls, reinforcing, grout, mortar, concrete masonry units, brick, stone, lintels, flashing, control joints, anchors, scaffolding, fall protection, wall bracing, and jobsite safety. Because the CR-31 classification is residential/commercial, candidates should be comfortable with masonry conditions that may appear in homes, small structures, commercial buildings, exterior walls, retaining features, veneer systems, partitions, and structural masonry applications.

This highlighted and tabbed books package supports open-book exam preparation by organizing the listed exam-room references before the exam. Permanent tabs and highlighting can help candidates move more efficiently through OSHA construction safety standards, International Building Code provisions, International Residential Code requirements, and masonry structure specifications. For a masonry contractor exam, organized references can help candidates connect field experience with safety rules, code requirements, masonry specifications, wall construction provisions, structural coordination, and jobsite hazard control.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted books allowed into exam package orders. This processing window supports preparation of the books before shipment or fulfillment. Candidates should plan ahead so they have time to receive the books, study with them, and become familiar with the tabs, highlighted sections, chapter structure, indexes, tables, definitions, specifications, and major subject areas before test day.

The Arizona CR-31 exam is open book, but open-book testing still requires preparation. Candidates should know how to use each reference, understand masonry concepts, and practice locating information quickly. Highlighted and tabbed books can support study and exam-day reference navigation, but they work best when candidates use them consistently before the test.

What You Get

• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA).
• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: International Building Code, 2018.
• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018.
• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries.
• Exam-Room Reference Focus: This package includes the listed books allowed into the Arizona CR-31 exam room.
• Permanent Tabs and Highlighting: Books are prepared to support faster navigation during study and open-book exam preparation.
• Order Processing Note: Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted books allowed into exam package orders.

Exam Details

The Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) trade exam measures knowledge related to masonry construction, masonry materials, structural and nonstructural masonry systems, building code use, residential code use, masonry specifications, and construction safety. Candidates should prepare for concrete masonry units, brick, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcing, layout, wall construction, masonry openings, lintels, flashing, anchors, ties, control joints, expansion joints, scaffolding, fall protection, material handling, and jobsite safety.

Preparation for the CR-31 exam should include both trade-practice knowledge and reference navigation. Masonry contractors need to understand how units, mortar, grout, reinforcement, anchors, supports, flashing, and wall assemblies work together. Candidates should also be ready to use the listed references to answer questions involving code provisions, masonry specifications, residential construction requirements, commercial building requirements, and OSHA construction safety rules.

The references included in this package support the approved exam-room portion of preparation. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 helps candidates review construction safety topics that may apply to masonry work. The International Building Code, 2018 helps candidates review commercial and general building provisions related to masonry walls, structural coordination, fire-resistance awareness, exterior walls, openings, anchorage, materials, and building safety. The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 helps candidates review masonry provisions that may apply to one- and two-family dwelling construction. ACI 530/530.1-13 supports preparation for masonry structure requirements and specifications.

CR-31 preparation should include both field-based understanding and code-based study. A candidate may need to identify proper masonry materials, understand mortar or grout requirements, review reinforcing placement, recognize a safety concern, locate a masonry code provision, review scaffold safety, or determine whether a question is best answered from OSHA, the IBC, the IRC, or ACI 530/530.1. Highlighted and tabbed books can help candidates practice locating these topics in a more organized way.

Masonry work may involve foundations, walls, veneers, partitions, retaining features, chimneys where applicable, fireplaces where applicable, columns, piers, lintels, bond beams, reinforced masonry, nonreinforced masonry, flashing, weeps, ties, anchors, and moisture control. Candidates should understand both the craft side of masonry and the code requirements that help support safe, durable construction.

Open Book Test

The Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) trade exam is an open-book test. This package is focused on the books allowed into the exam room for this classification: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Building Code, 2018, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, and ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries.

Open-book testing rewards candidates who prepare with the references ahead of time. The highlighted and tabbed format can make study sessions more organized, but candidates should still practice using the books. Study should include locating definitions, reviewing major safety provisions, reviewing masonry code requirements, checking residential masonry provisions, reviewing structural masonry specifications, studying material and workmanship requirements, and becoming comfortable with indexes, tables, terminology, and section organization.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination session. References may not be written in during the exam. Additional loose or attached papers are not permitted with approved references. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary removable tabs are not allowed. Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator in the examination center.

For the CR-31 exam, candidates should know when to use each reference. OSHA is used for construction safety and jobsite hazard questions. The International Building Code is used for commercial and general building code questions involving masonry walls, structural coordination, exterior walls, fire-resistance awareness, openings, materials, and building safety. The International Residential Code is used for residential masonry questions related to one- and two-family dwellings. ACI 530/530.1-13 is used for masonry structure requirements, specifications, materials, construction procedures, and masonry workmanship requirements.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Candidates should begin by selecting the correct license classification for the work they plan to perform. The CR-31 classification applies to residential/commercial masonry contractor work within the allowed Arizona license scope.

After selecting the correct classification, candidates should review the examination requirements connected to the license. The CR-31 trade exam is one part of the licensing process. Contractor applicants may also need to complete the Arizona business management or statutes and rules requirement, application requirements, qualifying party requirements, bonding requirements, experience requirements, and other items required by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Exam preparation and application preparation should be treated as separate tasks. Exam preparation focuses on masonry trade knowledge, open-book reference navigation, OSHA safety, building code, residential code, ACI masonry specifications, concrete masonry units, brick, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcing, wall construction, openings, lintels, flashing, anchors, ties, scaffold safety, material handling, and jobsite safety. Application preparation focuses on state forms, business information, qualifying party documentation, bond requirements, fees, and licensing submission requirements.

This highlighted and tabbed books package supports the exam preparation side of the process. It gives candidates the listed exam-room references in an organized format so they can study directly from the books they plan to use. Candidates should use the books consistently before exam day so the tabs, highlighting, chapter layout, and code organization become familiar.

State Requirements

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors issues licenses by classification. Residential classifications apply to residential work, commercial classifications apply to commercial work, and dual classifications may apply when a contractor qualifies for both residential and commercial work. The CR-31 classification is the residential/commercial masonry contractor classification.

Masonry work can include masonry construction activities within the allowed Arizona license scope. Candidates preparing for the CR-31 exam should understand the safety, code, and trade knowledge involved in unit masonry, brick, stone, concrete masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcement, walls, veneers, columns, piers, lintels, openings, flashing, ties, anchors, scaffolds, and jobsite coordination.

Residential and commercial masonry work can differ in scale, access, structure type, materials, engineering involvement, code application, and safety conditions. Residential work may involve one- and two-family dwelling masonry, walls, veneers, fireplaces or chimneys where applicable, site walls, exterior details, and repair conditions. Commercial work may involve larger walls, heavier materials, engineered masonry, structural coordination, more demanding access needs, and coordination with general contractors and other trades.

Masonry contractors should understand the limits of their classification and work within the scope issued by the state. Work outside the classification may require another properly licensed contractor. Masonry work may involve coordination with concrete, structural, roofing, waterproofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, glazing, and general building trades depending on project conditions.

Passing the trade exam is not the same as receiving a license. Applicants are responsible for meeting the full Arizona licensing requirements that apply to the classification, qualifying party, business entity, bond, application, and related state requirements. This package supports preparation by providing the listed highlighted and tabbed books allowed into the CR-31 exam room.

Reference Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review federal construction safety standards, including personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall hazards, masonry wall bracing awareness, hand and power tools, material handling, housekeeping, concrete and masonry construction safety awareness, silica dust awareness, and jobsite hazard recognition.
• International Building Code, 2018
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review building code provisions, including masonry walls, commercial building requirements, exterior walls, fire-resistance awareness, structural coordination, openings, materials, anchorage, wall construction, and general building safety topics.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review residential construction requirements, including one- and two-family dwelling provisions, residential masonry topics, foundations, walls, veneers, fireplaces or chimneys where applicable, openings, structural coordination, and residential building code requirements.
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review masonry structure requirements and specifications, including masonry materials, construction procedures, mortar, grout, reinforcement, quality requirements, workmanship, and structural masonry provisions.

Exam Room Approved Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Allowed into the exam room for construction safety, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, masonry wall bracing awareness, hand and power tools, concrete and masonry construction safety awareness, silica dust awareness, material handling, housekeeping, and jobsite safety questions.
• International Building Code, 2018
  Allowed into the exam room for building code questions involving masonry walls, commercial construction, exterior walls, fire-resistance awareness, structural coordination, openings, materials, anchorage, wall construction, and general building provisions.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Allowed into the exam room for residential code questions involving one- and two-family dwelling construction, residential masonry provisions, foundations, walls, veneers, openings, fireplaces or chimneys where applicable, and residential building requirements.
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  Allowed into the exam room for masonry structure questions involving materials, mortar, grout, reinforcement, construction procedures, workmanship, specifications, and masonry structural requirements.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Arizona CR-31 exam requires preparation across masonry materials, wall construction, residential code, building code, masonry specifications, reinforcing, grout, mortar, openings, flashing, anchors, scaffolding, OSHA safety, and jobsite coordination. Candidates should use the highlighted and tabbed books as part of a broader study plan that includes trade review and reference practice.

OSHA preparation should include personal protective equipment, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, hand and power tools, masonry wall bracing awareness, concrete and masonry construction safety awareness, silica dust awareness, material handling, housekeeping, electrical hazard awareness, struck-by hazards, caught-between hazards, and general construction safety. Masonry work can involve heavy materials, elevated work, scaffolds, cutting, dust, mortar mixers, grout placement, wall construction, and active jobsite hazards.

International Building Code preparation should include masonry wall provisions, commercial building code requirements, exterior walls, fire-resistance awareness, structural coordination, openings, materials, anchorage, wall construction, construction types, and general building safety provisions. Candidates should practice locating masonry-related code sections using the table of contents, index, definitions, and chapter organization.

International Residential Code preparation should include residential masonry topics, one- and two-family dwelling provisions, foundations, walls, veneers, fireplaces or chimneys where applicable, openings, exterior wall requirements, structural coordination, and residential construction details. Residential masonry questions may require candidates to connect code requirements with common home construction conditions.

ACI 530/530.1 preparation should include building code requirements and specifications for masonry structures. Candidates should study masonry material requirements, mortar, grout, reinforcement, construction procedures, placement requirements, quality assurance awareness, workmanship, allowable tolerances awareness, and structural masonry provisions. This reference is important for understanding masonry work beyond general building code summaries.

Material preparation should include concrete masonry units, brick, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, anchors, ties, flashing, weeps, lintels, bond beams, control joint materials, and accessories. Candidates should understand how each material functions in a complete masonry assembly.

Mortar preparation should include mortar types, mixing awareness, workability, placement, joints, tooling, bond, weather conditions, and compatibility with masonry units. Mortar selection and workmanship affect wall strength, durability, appearance, and performance.

Grout preparation should include grout placement, consolidation awareness, reinforcement coverage, cleanouts where applicable, lifts, cells, bond beams, and inspection readiness. Reinforced masonry depends on proper grout placement and coordination with reinforcement.

Reinforcement preparation should include bar placement, lap awareness, cover awareness, supports, vertical reinforcement, horizontal reinforcement, bond beams, lintels, and wall coordination. Reinforcement must be placed correctly so the masonry assembly can perform as intended.

Wall construction preparation should include layout, coursing, plumbness, levelness, bonding patterns, openings, corners, intersections, control joints, expansion joints, support, bracing, and protection of work. Masonry walls require careful planning and consistent workmanship from layout through completion.

Openings and lintel preparation should include rough openings, bearing, lintel placement, reinforcement awareness, flashing, weeps, anchorage, and coordination with doors, windows, and other building components. Openings are important because they interrupt wall continuity and often require added support and water management.

Flashing and moisture control preparation should include through-wall flashing awareness, weeps, drainage cavities, exterior wall drainage, sealants, wall penetrations, and protection of masonry from moisture intrusion. Moisture management is critical in both residential and commercial masonry work.

Veneer preparation should include ties, anchors, backing, air spaces, flashing, weeps, support, movement accommodation, and installation practices. Veneer work requires attention to connection, drainage, and compatibility with the supporting wall system.

Scaffold and access preparation should include scaffold setup awareness, load limits, fall protection, access, planking, guardrails, material staging, and housekeeping. Masonry work often relies on scaffolds, so safety preparation should be a major part of study.

Residential masonry preparation should include site walls, veneers, fireplaces or chimneys where applicable, foundations, exterior features, repair conditions, and coordination with residential building systems. Residential projects often require careful work around existing finishes, homeowners, and smaller site constraints.

Commercial masonry preparation should include larger walls, structural masonry, fire-resistance awareness, engineered details, commercial openings, anchors, materials, access equipment, quality control, and coordination with general contractors and other trades. Commercial projects may involve larger crews, tighter sequencing, and more complex code requirements.

Using highlighted and tabbed books effectively requires practice. Candidates should spend time opening each reference, locating the highlighted areas, reviewing the tabs, reading surrounding code or specification language, and understanding why each section matters. Tabs and highlighting are tools for navigation, not a substitute for learning the material.

During study, candidates should practice identifying the best reference for each topic. A safety question may point to OSHA. A commercial masonry code question may point to the International Building Code. A residential masonry question may point to the International Residential Code. A masonry structure or specification question may point to ACI 530/530.1. Knowing which book to open first can save valuable exam time.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Arizona contractor candidates prepare with organized study support, trade-focused review, reference navigation tools, and practical exam preparation resources. For the Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) exam, this highlighted and tabbed package supports candidates by providing the listed books allowed into the exam room in an organized format.

Many experienced masonry professionals understand field work but still need support with the open-book testing format. Contractor exams require careful reading, time management, and the ability to connect each question to the correct safety standard, building code section, residential code section, masonry specification, or trade concept. Highlighted and tabbed references can help candidates build a more efficient study routine and become more comfortable navigating the books.

1 Exam Prep prepares books with the exam experience in mind. The goal is to make it easier for candidates to study from the same references they will rely on during the exam. Candidates can use the tabs and highlighting to review major subjects, practice locating information, and build confidence with the organization of OSHA, the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, and ACI 530/530.1.

This package is promotional but practical. It does not guarantee a passing score, license approval, state approval, or any exam outcome. It gives candidates organized exam-room reference books that can support study, review, and open-book preparation for the Arizona CR-31 masonry residential/commercial contractor exam.

FAQ Section

Who is this package for?

This package is for candidates preparing for the Arizona Masonry Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-31) exam who need the listed highlighted and tabbed books allowed into the exam room.

What 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, and ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries.

Are these books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. This package is for highlighted and tabbed books allowed into the exam room for the Arizona CR-31 masonry residential/commercial contractor exam.

How long should I allow for order processing?

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted books allowed into exam package orders.

Is the Arizona CR-31 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-31 masonry residential/commercial contractor exam is open book and allows approved references into the examination center.

Which books are allowed into the CR-31 exam room?

The allowed exam-room books for this package are OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, International Building Code, 2018, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, and ACI 530/530.1-13.

What subjects should I study for the CR-31 exam?

Candidates should study masonry materials, concrete masonry units, brick, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcing, wall construction, veneers, openings, lintels, flashing, anchors, ties, residential code, building code, masonry specifications, scaffold safety, and OSHA safety.

Why is OSHA included?

OSHA is included because masonry work can involve construction safety topics such as personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall hazards, masonry wall bracing awareness, hand and power tools, material handling, silica dust awareness, and jobsite safety.

Why are both the IBC and IRC included?

The International Building Code supports commercial and general building code topics, while the International Residential Code supports residential masonry and one- and two-family dwelling construction topics included in this exam-room reference package.

Why is ACI 530/530.1 included?

ACI 530/530.1 is included because masonry contractor preparation may involve masonry structure requirements and specifications, including materials, mortar, grout, reinforcement, construction procedures, workmanship, and structural masonry provisions.

Do highlighted and tabbed books replace studying?

No. Highlighted and tabbed books support reference navigation, but candidates should still study the trade topics, practice using the references, and review exam-style questions before test day.

Can these books be written in during the exam?

No. References may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the exam, but they may not be written in during the examination session.

Are temporary tabs allowed?

No. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary removable tabs are not allowed in the examination center.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass?

No. This package supports preparation and reference navigation. It does not guarantee a passing score, license approval, state approval, or any exam outcome.