Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-77) Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package

The Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-77) Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package is designed for candidates preparing for the Arizona CR-77 residential/commercial plumbing, including solar 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 Fuel Gas Code, 2018, International Mechanical Code, 2018, International Plumbing Code, 2018, NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019, NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2019, NFPA 13R - Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2019, and On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006.

Residential and commercial plumbing work requires strong knowledge of drainage, waste, and vent systems, water supply systems, fixtures, backflow protection, roof drainage, storm drainage, fuel gas piping, hydronic systems, mechanical coordination, specialty plumbing, traps, interceptors, fire sprinkler coordination, septic and sewer awareness, on-site wastewater provisions, excavation, and jobsite safety. Because this classification includes solar, candidates should also be prepared for plumbing-related solar thermal awareness where it connects to water heating, piping, hydronic coordination, circulation, equipment installation, temperature control, pressure control, valves, insulation, and safe jobsite practices.

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 safety standards, plumbing code provisions, fuel gas requirements, mechanical system topics, sprinkler system standards, wastewater rule provisions, drainage requirements, water supply requirements, fixture provisions, fire protection topics, and jobsite safety rules.

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, standards, and major subject areas before test day.

The Arizona CR-77 exam is open book, but open-book testing still requires preparation. Candidates should know how to use each reference, understand residential and commercial plumbing 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 Fuel Gas Code, 2018.
• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: International Mechanical Code, 2018.
• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: International Plumbing Code, 2018.
• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019.
• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2019.
• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: NFPA 13R - Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2019.
• Highlighted and Tabbed Book: On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006.
• Exam-Room Reference Focus: This package includes the listed books allowed into the Arizona CR-77 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 Plumbing, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-77) trade exam measures knowledge related to residential and commercial plumbing installation, plumbing code use, fuel gas piping, mechanical coordination, fire sprinkler standards, water supply, drainage, waste and vent systems, fixtures, storm drainage, specialty plumbing, hydronic piping, septic and sewer topics, on-site wastewater treatment provisions, excavation, solar-related plumbing awareness, and construction safety. Candidates should prepare for both trade-practice questions and reference-based questions involving the listed approved books.

The Arizona CR-77 plumbing trade exam includes 100 questions, allows 240 minutes, and requires a minimum passing score of 70%. The exam content outline includes drainage, waste, and vents with 15 items; indirect waste with 4 items; water supply with 12 items; backflow prevention with 5 items; roof drains and storm drainage with 5 items; fixtures, water heaters, and accessibility with 6 items; general plumbing knowledge with 8 items; specialty plumbing, interceptors, and traps with 5 items; fuel gas with 11 items; septic and sewer with 11 items; hydronics with 6 items; fire sprinklers with 6 items; and excavation with 6 items.

The references included in this package support major parts of the CR-77 exam. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction safety. The International Plumbing Code, 2018 supports drainage, water supply, fixtures, backflow, storm drainage, interceptors, traps, indirect waste, and general plumbing topics. The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 supports gas piping, gas-fired equipment, combustion air, venting, shutoff valves, regulators, and fuel gas safety. The International Mechanical Code, 2018 supports mechanical and hydronic coordination, which can be useful when plumbing systems connect with equipment, water heating, circulation, or solar-related piping concepts. NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, and NFPA 13R support sprinkler system topics. The Arizona on-site wastewater reference supports wastewater treatment facility provisions connected to septic and sewer preparation.

CR-77 preparation should include both field-based knowledge and reference navigation. A candidate may need to locate pipe sizing information, identify drainage requirements, review gas piping rules, understand backflow protection, check fixture provisions, review storm drainage, identify sprinkler standard requirements, recognize an excavation hazard, review on-site wastewater provisions, or apply OSHA safety rules to a plumbing jobsite. Highlighted and tabbed books can help candidates practice locating these topics in a more organized way.

Open Book Test

The Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-77) 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 Fuel Gas Code, 2018, International Mechanical Code, 2018, International Plumbing Code, 2018, NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019, NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2019, NFPA 13R - Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2019, and On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006.

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, studying plumbing code chapters, checking fuel gas requirements, reviewing mechanical coordination, practicing sprinkler standard navigation, and becoming familiar with wastewater rule provisions.

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-77 exam, candidates should know when to use each reference. OSHA is used for jobsite safety. The International Plumbing Code is used for drainage, water supply, fixtures, storm drainage, indirect waste, interceptors, traps, backflow, and general plumbing. The International Fuel Gas Code is used for fuel gas topics. The International Mechanical Code is used for mechanical and hydronic coordination. NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, and NFPA 13R are used for sprinkler system topics. The Arizona wastewater rule reference is used for on-site wastewater treatment facility provisions.

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-77 classification applies to residential/commercial plumbing, including solar 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-77 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 plumbing trade knowledge, open-book reference navigation, OSHA safety, plumbing code, fuel gas code, mechanical code, sprinkler standards, wastewater provisions, drainage, waste and vent systems, water supply, fixtures, backflow, storm drainage, interceptors, traps, hydronics, septic and sewer awareness, excavation, solar-related plumbing awareness, 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-77 classification is the residential/commercial plumbing, including solar contractor classification.

Residential and commercial plumbing, including solar work can include plumbing construction activities within the allowed Arizona license scope. Candidates preparing for the CR-77 exam should understand the safety, code, and trade knowledge involved in drainage systems, vent systems, water supply systems, fuel gas piping, fixtures, water heaters, storm drainage, hydronics, fire sprinkler coordination, septic and sewer awareness, on-site wastewater provisions, excavation, solar-related plumbing coordination, and residential or commercial jobsite coordination.

Residential and commercial plumbing projects can differ in scale, access, fixture layout, roof drainage, water demand, fuel gas equipment, specialty fixtures, fire sprinkler coordination, wastewater needs, customer interaction, scheduling, and code application. Commercial work may involve larger piping systems, roof drainage, public-use fixtures, fire sprinkler coordination, interceptors, mechanical rooms, engineers, and general contractors. Residential work may involve one- and two-family dwellings, remodel conditions, water heaters, sewer or septic coordination, fixtures, fuel gas appliances, and customer-facing service or installation practices.

The solar portion of this classification should be approached through plumbing-related solar system awareness, such as piping coordination, water heating equipment, hydronic system connections, circulation, temperature and pressure concerns, insulation awareness, valves, and safe system installation practices. Candidates should connect solar-related plumbing review with the IPC, IMC, OSHA, and applicable field knowledge.

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-77 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, excavation and trenching awareness, ladders, scaffolds, fall hazards, hand and power tools, material handling, housekeeping, electrical hazard awareness, and jobsite hazard recognition.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review fuel gas piping, gas-fired appliances, combustion air, venting, shutoff valves, regulators, appliance connections, gas pressure awareness, equipment installation, and fuel gas safety requirements.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review mechanical coordination, hydronic awareness, equipment installation, combustion air coordination, ventilation awareness, piping coordination, and mechanical code topics that may connect to plumbing and solar-related plumbing systems.
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review drainage, waste, vents, water supply, fixtures, water heaters, backflow protection, indirect waste, roof drains, storm drainage, interceptors, traps, specialty plumbing, and general plumbing code provisions.
• NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review sprinkler system installation requirements, system components, piping, water supplies, sprinkler placement awareness, and fire sprinkler system provisions.
• NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2019
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review sprinkler system requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes, including residential sprinkler system concepts and installation provisions.
• NFPA 13R - Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2019
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review sprinkler system requirements for residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height, including system design and installation provisions.
• On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006
  A highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference used to review Arizona on-site wastewater treatment facility provisions connected to septic, sewer, wastewater treatment, and site-related plumbing topics.

Exam Room Approved Books

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Allowed into the exam room for construction safety, excavation and trenching awareness, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, hand and power tools, material handling, housekeeping, electrical hazard awareness, and jobsite safety questions.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  Allowed into the exam room for fuel gas piping, gas-fired equipment, combustion air, venting, shutoff valves, regulators, appliance connections, gas pressure awareness, and fuel gas safety topics.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  Allowed into the exam room for mechanical code questions connected to hydronic awareness, equipment coordination, combustion air coordination, ventilation awareness, and mechanical system requirements.
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  Allowed into the exam room for drainage, waste, vents, water supply, fixtures, water heaters, backflow, indirect waste, storm drainage, roof drains, traps, interceptors, specialty plumbing, and general plumbing code topics.
• NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019
  Allowed into the exam room for sprinkler system installation questions involving system components, piping, sprinkler placement awareness, water supply, and fire sprinkler requirements.
• NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2019
  Allowed into the exam room for one- and two-family dwelling and manufactured home sprinkler system topics.
• NFPA 13R - Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2019
  Allowed into the exam room for residential occupancy sprinkler system topics 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
  Allowed into the exam room for Arizona on-site wastewater treatment facility provisions, septic and sewer awareness, and wastewater-related plumbing topics.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Arizona CR-77 exam requires preparation across drainage, waste and vent systems, indirect waste, water supply, backflow prevention, roof drains, storm drainage, fixtures, water heaters, accessibility awareness, general plumbing, specialty plumbing, interceptors, traps, fuel gas, septic and sewer, hydronics, fire sprinklers, excavation, wastewater provisions, solar-related plumbing awareness, and OSHA safety.

International Plumbing Code preparation should include sanitary drainage, venting, water distribution, fixture requirements, water heaters, indirect waste, storm drainage, traps, interceptors, backflow protection, cleanouts, materials, supports, testing awareness, and general plumbing code structure. Candidates should practice using the IPC table of contents, index, definitions, tables, and highlighted sections.

International Fuel Gas Code preparation should include gas piping, sizing awareness, appliance connections, shutoff valves, regulators, gas pressure, combustion air, venting, equipment location, gas-fired water heaters, and fuel gas safety. Plumbing contractors often coordinate gas piping with plumbing and mechanical equipment, so this reference should be studied carefully.

International Mechanical Code preparation should include hydronic system awareness, mechanical equipment coordination, combustion air coordination, ventilation awareness, water-heating equipment coordination, circulation awareness, and system installation topics that connect to plumbing work. Candidates should understand when a plumbing or solar-related plumbing question may require moving into the mechanical code.

NFPA 13 preparation should include sprinkler system components, piping, water supply awareness, sprinkler placement awareness, valves, system arrangement, and installation requirements for sprinkler systems. NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R should be reviewed for residential sprinkler system applications that may appear in exam preparation.

On-site wastewater preparation should include the Arizona wastewater reference listed in this package. Candidates should review the organization of the rule, wastewater treatment facility provisions, septic and sewer-related language, site-related requirements, and how wastewater topics connect to plumbing installation and public health protection.

Solar-related plumbing preparation should focus on plumbing and mechanical connections that may apply to water heating, hydronic piping, circulation, temperature and pressure control, valves, insulation awareness, equipment placement, roof or equipment access awareness, and safe installation practices. Candidates should connect solar-related plumbing review with the IPC, IMC, OSHA, and applicable trade knowledge.

OSHA preparation should include personal protective equipment, excavation and trenching safety, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, hand and power tools, material handling, housekeeping, electrical hazard awareness, struck-by hazards, caught-between hazards, and general construction safety. Plumbing work can involve trenches, pipe handling, ladders, cutting tools, hot work awareness, confined access awareness, roof or elevated access awareness, and active residential or commercial jobsite conditions.

Drainage, waste, and vent preparation should include pipe slope awareness, fittings, cleanouts, venting principles, trap protection, fixture connections, stack awareness, branch piping, materials, supports, testing, and code navigation. DWV systems are a major part of plumbing exam preparation and should be studied with the IPC.

Water supply preparation should include pipe materials, sizing awareness, pressure awareness, valves, fixture supplies, water heaters, supports, backflow protection, cross-connection awareness, and testing. Residential and commercial plumbing projects can differ in demand, fixture count, service conditions, and system layout.

Fuel gas preparation should include gas piping layout, shutoff valves, appliance connections, regulators, venting, combustion air, equipment clearances awareness, gas pressure, testing awareness, and safety. Candidates should practice moving between trade knowledge and the International Fuel Gas Code.

Storm drainage preparation should include roof drains, conductors, leaders, storm piping, overflow awareness, sizing awareness, drains, scuppers where applicable, and coordination with building drainage systems. Candidates should understand how storm drainage differs from sanitary drainage.

Hydronic preparation should include piping systems, equipment coordination, valves, pumps, water temperature awareness, expansion awareness, supports, and system operation. Hydronic topics may require candidates to connect plumbing and mechanical references.

Septic, sewer, and wastewater preparation should include wastewater provisions, pipe layout awareness, site coordination, trenching, slope awareness, bedding, backfill, testing awareness, and public health considerations. The wastewater rule reference should be studied alongside general plumbing and excavation topics.

Excavation preparation should include trenching, pipe bedding awareness, backfill, compaction, trench protection awareness, utility coordination, access, spoil placement, and OSHA safety. Underground plumbing work requires careful planning to protect workers and piping systems.

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, rule, or standard 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 DWV, water supply, fixture, storm drainage, backflow, or interceptor question may point to the IPC. A gas piping question may point to the IFGC. A hydronic, mechanical coordination, or solar-related plumbing question may point to the IMC. A sprinkler question may point to NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R. A wastewater topic may point to the Arizona on-site wastewater rule reference. 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 Plumbing, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-77) exam, this highlighted and tabbed package supports candidates by providing the listed books allowed into the exam room in an organized format.

Many experienced plumbing 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, plumbing code section, fuel gas code section, mechanical code provision, sprinkler standard, wastewater rule provision, 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. Candidates can use the tabs and highlighting to review major subjects, practice locating information, and build confidence with the organization of OSHA, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, and the Arizona on-site wastewater treatment facility provisions.

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-77 residential/commercial plumbing, including solar contractor exam.

FAQ Section

Who is this package for?

This package is for candidates preparing for the Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Residential / Commercial Contractor (CR-77) exam who need the listed highlighted and tabbed books allowed into the exam room.

What books are included in this package?

This package includes OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, International Fuel Gas Code 2018, International Mechanical Code 2018, International Plumbing Code 2018, NFPA 13 2019, NFPA 13D 2019, NFPA 13R 2019, and On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006.

Are these books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. This package is for highlighted and tabbed books allowed into the exam room for the Arizona CR-77 residential/commercial plumbing, including solar 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-77 exam open book?

Yes. The Arizona CR-77 residential/commercial plumbing, including solar contractor exam is open book and allows approved references into the examination center.

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

The Arizona CR-77 plumbing trade exam includes 100 questions.

How much time is allowed for the exam?

The exam allows 240 minutes.

What score is needed to pass?

The minimum passing score is 70%.

What subjects should I study for the CR-77 exam?

Candidates should study drainage, waste and vents, indirect waste, water supply, backflow, storm drainage, fixtures, water heaters, general plumbing, traps, interceptors, fuel gas, septic and sewer, hydronics, fire sprinklers, excavation, wastewater provisions, solar-related plumbing awareness, and OSHA safety.

Why is the Arizona wastewater rule reference included?

The Arizona wastewater rule reference is included because the CR-77 preparation path includes septic, sewer, and on-site wastewater treatment facility provisions.

Why are NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, and NFPA 13R included?

These references are included because the CR-77 preparation path includes fire sprinkler topics and sprinkler system installation standards.

Does this package include solar installation manuals?

No. This package includes the listed exam-room books only. Solar-related preparation should be studied through the plumbing, mechanical, safety, and trade topics connected to this classification.

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.