Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Commercial Contractor (C-77) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

The Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Commercial Contractor (C-77) Books & Course Rental package is designed for contractors preparing for the Arizona C-77 commercial plumbing contractor exam with the exam-room-approved rental references and structured online course access. This package supports candidates studying commercial plumbing systems, fuel gas requirements, mechanical code, plumbing code, fire sprinkler references, wastewater provisions, solar-related plumbing work, and OSHA construction safety.

The Arizona C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar classification is a commercial contractor classification for installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing, including solar, within the scope defined by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. This classification can involve piping, fixtures, appliances related to water supply, sanitary drainage, venting, septic systems, roof leaders, lawn sprinkler systems, water conditioning equipment, swimming pool piping and equipment, and related plumbing work performed within property lines and under the limitations of the classification.

This Books & Course Rental package includes the listed exam-room-approved references for Arizona C-77 preparation: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, International Mechanical Code, 2018, International Plumbing Code, 2018, NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016, NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2007 Edition, NFPA 13R - Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2007 Edition, and On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006.

With this Arizona C-77 Books & Course Rental option, students receive the listed rental books and 6 months of course access. The course access helps students prepare with a more organized study structure instead of trying to work through a large code and standards list without direction. Students can review trade-focused material, practice contractor-style questions, improve reference navigation, and build familiarity with the books before exam day.

The rental cost for this package is $1,390. The refundable book deposit is $800. The total due today is $2,190. The refundable deposit is tied to the return of rental books according to the applicable rental terms and the condition of the books when returned.

What You Get

This rental package is a practical option for candidates who need access to the approved exam-room references without purchasing every book outright. The books support open-book exam preparation, while the online course helps students study in a more focused and consistent way. For a technical trade exam like Arizona C-77, preparation should include both subject knowledge and repeated book-navigation practice.

Exam Details

The Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Commercial Contractor (C-77) exam is part of the Arizona contractor licensing examination process. Arizona contractor trade exams are administered through PSI for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. PSI provides examination information, content outlines, reference lists, exam rules, scheduling procedures, and testing requirements for Arizona contractor classifications.

The C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar commercial contractor exam includes 100 questions, allows 240 minutes of testing time, and requires a 70% minimum passing score. Candidates should prepare for commercial plumbing and solar-related topics, including plumbing code, fuel gas, mechanical systems, sprinkler references, wastewater provisions, OSHA safety, and related trade knowledge.

The C-77 examination may include questions based on listed reference materials, trade knowledge, and general industry practices. Code-based questions are tied to the specific code editions listed for the examination, so students should study from the correct editions. This package includes the 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, and 2018 International Mechanical Code, along with OSHA, NFPA sprinkler standards, and Arizona wastewater provisions.

Candidates preparing for the C-77 classification should be ready for questions involving water supply systems, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, venting, fixtures, traps, interceptors, fuel gas piping, appliance venting, combustion air, mechanical equipment, sprinkler systems, wastewater treatment provisions, excavation safety, and solar-related plumbing work. Since the reference list covers several technical areas, students should study by topic and practice locating answers in the correct book.

Contractor licensing in Arizona may involve additional requirements beyond the trade exam. Applicants may need to satisfy qualifying party requirements, business information requirements, application document requirements, financial or bonding-related requirements, and Arizona statutes and rules training when applicable. This product supports trade exam preparation and rental access to the listed books, while licensing approval is handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Open Book Test

The Arizona C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar commercial contractor exam is an open-book trade exam using approved references. Candidates are responsible for bringing the allowed references to the examination center. Because the C-77 reference list includes multiple code books, standards, and Arizona-specific provisions, book familiarity is a major part of exam readiness.

Open-book testing does not remove the need to study. Candidates still need to understand the subject matter, recognize which reference applies to a question, locate the correct section, and read the surrounding language carefully. Many plumbing, gas, mechanical, sprinkler, and wastewater questions depend on definitions, tables, exceptions, conditions, and exact code wording.

Students should prepare with the same books included in this rental package and practice using them regularly. A strong routine includes reviewing a topic, answering practice questions, locating the supporting material in the references, and repeating weak areas until the books become easier to use. The goal is to make the approved references familiar before exam day.

Exam references should be prepared according to PSI rules. Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the exam session. Candidates should not write in the references during the exam. Additional papers, whether loose or attached, are not allowed with approved references. Permanent tabs may be used, while temporary removable tabs are not allowed. Downloaded references must be bound before being brought into the testing center.

Licensing Steps

Arizona contractor licensing is handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. A candidate pursuing the C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar Commercial Contractor classification should begin by confirming that the C-77 classification matches the commercial plumbing and solar plumbing work the business intends to perform.

The qualifying party is the individual responsible for meeting the examination requirements for the license classification. For many applicants, this includes passing the required trade exam and completing Arizona statutes and rules training when applicable. Applicants must also prepare business information, qualifying party information, and other state application documents required by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

The general licensing path includes selecting the correct classification, preparing for the required examination, completing the examination process, gathering application materials, and submitting the contractor license application to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. PSI administers the trade examination program, so candidates should follow PSI procedures for exam registration, scheduling, testing rules, and score reporting.

After exam requirements are completed, the licensing application is reviewed through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. State approval is separate from exam preparation and depends on the applicant meeting all applicable requirements. This package supports exam preparation by providing the listed rental books and 6 months of course access.

State Requirements

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors issues contractor licenses for commercial, residential, and dual classifications. The C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar classification is a commercial classification for plumbing work, including solar, within the limits of the classification.

The C-77 classification covers installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing, including solar, when performed solely within property lines and not on public easements or rights-of-way except as permitted by the classification. It includes installation, alteration, and repair of piping, fixtures, and appliances related to water supply; venting and sanitary drainage systems; septic tanks and leaching lines; roof leaders; lawn sprinkler systems; water conditioning equipment; and piping and equipment for swimming pools.

The classification also allows sewer, gas, and water lines and connections from the structure to the nearest point of public supply or disposal to cross public or private easements or be installed within private easements, subject to the limits of the classification. Candidates should understand the state-defined scope before applying for the license and should make sure the classification fits the work their business intends to perform.

Arizona licensing requirements may include trade exam completion, qualifying party requirements, business entity information, application documents, financial or bonding-related requirements, and Arizona statutes and rules training when applicable. Requirements can vary based on the applicant’s business structure, qualifying party status, prior licensing history, and selected classification.

Reference Books

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• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference supports study for jobsite safety, fall protection, excavation safety, ladders, scaffolding, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, material handling, and other OSHA construction standards.
• Included Rental Book: International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  This code reference supports study for fuel gas piping systems, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, gas sizing, installation requirements, pressure testing, and inspection-related fuel gas topics.
• Included Rental Book: International Mechanical Code, 2018
  This mechanical code reference supports study for mechanical systems, ventilation, combustion air, hydronic systems, boilers, equipment installation, and mechanical safety requirements.
• Included Rental Book: International Plumbing Code, 2018
  This plumbing code reference supports preparation for water supply, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, vents, traps, fixtures, materials, installation requirements, and plumbing code navigation.
• Included Rental Book: NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016
  This fire sprinkler standard supports study for sprinkler system installation concepts, system components, water supply considerations, design coordination, and commercial fire protection requirements.
• Included Rental Book: NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2007 Edition
  This sprinkler standard supports study for sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes.
• Included Rental Book: NFPA 13R - Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2007 Edition
  This standard supports study for sprinkler systems in qualifying residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height.
• Included Rental Book: On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006
  This Arizona-specific reference supports study for on-site wastewater treatment facility provisions and related regulatory requirements.

Exam Room Approved Books

This Books & Course Rental package includes the following exam-room-approved books for Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Commercial Contractor (C-77) exam preparation:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Used for OSHA construction safety and jobsite safety requirements.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  Used for fuel gas piping, appliance installation, venting, combustion air, sizing, testing, and gas system safety requirements.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  Used for mechanical systems, boilers, hydronic systems, ventilation, combustion air, and mechanical equipment requirements.
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  Used for plumbing systems, fixtures, drainage, vents, water supply, traps, materials, and plumbing code requirements.
• NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016
  Used for commercial sprinkler system installation concepts and fire protection requirements.
• NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2007 Edition
  Used for sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes.
• NFPA 13R - Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2007 Edition
  Used for sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height.
• On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006
  Used for Arizona on-site wastewater treatment facility provisions.

Test Information and Study Materials

Effective preparation for the Arizona C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar exam should include code study, safety review, solar system review, and repeated reference practice. The exam-room-approved book list includes plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical, sprinkler, wastewater, and OSHA references, so students should organize their study by topic rather than trying to jump randomly between books.

For plumbing code preparation, the 2018 International Plumbing Code is a major reference. Students should study water supply systems, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, venting, fixtures, traps, interceptors, cleanouts, materials, installation requirements, and inspection provisions. The IPC contains definitions, tables, and exceptions that require careful reading.

For fuel gas preparation, the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code should be reviewed closely. Students should focus on gas piping, sizing, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, shutoff valves, pressure testing, and installation requirements. Fuel gas questions often depend on system type, pressure, appliance condition, location, or table use.

For mechanical and solar-related preparation, students should use the 2018 International Mechanical Code along with plumbing and fuel gas references to understand connected systems, combustion air, venting, mechanical equipment, boiler-related concepts, hydronic system awareness, and solar plumbing integration. Solar-related plumbing work may involve piping, water heating, pool heating, circulation, controls, and system installation concepts.

For fire sprinkler preparation, students should review NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, and NFPA 13R. These standards support study for sprinkler system concepts, occupancy differences, system components, installation rules, water supply considerations, and fire protection requirements. Students should understand which sprinkler reference applies to which type of building or occupancy.

For wastewater and excavation-related preparation, candidates should review the Arizona wastewater provisions and OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926. Plumbing work often involves underground systems, excavation, utility awareness, and site coordination. Understanding safe digging practices, excavation hazards, and jobsite safety responsibilities supports both exam preparation and professional work.

For OSHA safety, students should study 29 CFR Part 1926 for common construction hazards. Plumbing contractors may encounter excavation hazards, ladders, scaffolds, material handling, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, and general jobsite safety responsibilities. OSHA questions often describe a work condition and require the candidate to identify the correct safety practice or rule.

A strong study routine includes reviewing course lessons, answering practice questions, locating answers in the references, reviewing missed questions, and repeating weak topics. Students should also practice under timed conditions. The C-77 exam allows 240 minutes for 100 questions, so candidates should build a steady pace and learn when to search a reference, when to rely on prepared knowledge, and when to move forward and return to a difficult question later.

The 6 months of course access included with this package gives students time to review the exam topics, practice reference navigation, and work through the approved books at a steady pace. The course helps turn the reference list into a more manageable study plan by guiding students through the types of material that matter for exam preparation.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Arizona C-77 candidates prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation support, and confidence-building study structure. The Plumbing, Including Solar commercial contractor exam covers technical material across plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical code, sprinkler systems, wastewater provisions, solar-related work, and construction safety. A structured preparation plan can help students manage the content more effectively.

This Books & Course Rental package gives students access to the listed exam-room-approved rental references and 6 months of course access. The books support open-book testing, while the course helps students review key topics, practice with contractor-style questions, and become more comfortable using the references. For an open-book exam, knowing how to find information quickly and accurately can be just as important as understanding the trade material.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and realistic. Students are encouraged to study consistently, review plumbing and solar topics, learn code navigation, practice with the approved books, and build confidence before exam day. No exam-preparation provider can guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, earnings, state approval, or exam outcome, but organized preparation can help candidates feel more ready for the Arizona C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar commercial contractor exam.

FAQ Section

What is included in this Arizona C-77 Books & Course Rental package?

This package includes rental access to Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, International Mechanical Code, 2018, International Plumbing Code, 2018, NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, and the Arizona on-site wastewater treatment provisions, along with 6 months of course access.

How much is due today?

The rental cost is $1,390, the refundable book deposit is $800, and the total due today is $2,190.

Is the book deposit refundable?

Yes. The listed $800 book deposit is refundable according to the applicable rental return terms and the condition and return of the rental books.

How long do I get access to the course?

This Books & Course Rental package includes 6 months of course access.

Is the Arizona C-77 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar commercial contractor exam is an open-book trade exam using approved references. Candidates are responsible for bringing their allowed references to the examination center.

Which books are included as rentals?

The included rental books are Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, International Mechanical Code, 2018, International Plumbing Code, 2018, NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, and the Arizona on-site wastewater treatment provisions.

How many questions are on the Arizona C-77 exam?

The C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar commercial contractor exam includes 100 questions.

How much time is allowed for the Arizona C-77 exam?

The C-77 exam allows 240 minutes of testing time.

What score is required to pass the Arizona C-77 exam?

The minimum passing score for the C-77 Plumbing, Including Solar commercial contractor exam is 70%.

What does the Arizona C-77 classification cover?

The C-77 classification covers installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing, including solar, when performed within property lines and not on public easements or rights-of-way except as permitted by the classification.

Does this package include the Arizona license application?

No. This product is a books and course rental exam-preparation package. Licensing applications and state approval are handled through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass the exam?

No. This package supports exam preparation, but passing depends on the student’s study time, preparation, experience, and performance on exam day.