Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Residential Contractor (R-37) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

Prepare for the Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Residential Contractor (R-37) examination with a combined book and course rental package built around the references approved for use in the exam room. This package is designed for qualifying parties, experienced plumbers, solar thermal professionals, supervisors, business owners, and tradespeople pursuing the Arizona R-37 residential contractor classification.

The Arizona R-37 examination covers residential plumbing systems and related solar applications. Candidates may need to answer questions involving water distribution, drainage, waste and vent systems, fuel gas piping, mechanical installations, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, fire sprinkler systems, onsite wastewater treatment, construction safety, excavation, and other residential plumbing subjects.

This package includes the eight listed exam-room-approved rental references and 6 months of course access. Every included book is highlighted and tabbed to support organized study, faster recognition of important material, and more efficient navigation during open-book practice.

Highlighting draws attention to selected definitions, provisions, technical requirements, tables, and other useful information. Tabs create visible navigation points throughout each reference, helping candidates move between major chapters and subject areas. These features are intended to make the reference library easier to use while studying and during timed practice sessions.

The online course helps organize preparation around the major subjects connected with the R-37 examination. Students can review plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical, sprinkler, wastewater, safety, and excavation topics while learning how to connect a question with the correct code book or standard.

This package is especially useful for candidates who want access to the exam-room reference books without purchasing every publication separately. The combination of highlighted and tabbed rental books with structured course access provides a practical preparation system for an extensive open-book examination.

Exam Details

The Arizona Plumbing, Including Solar Residential Contractor R-37 examination evaluates knowledge associated with residential plumbing work and applicable solar systems. Candidates should be prepared to work with plumbing codes, fuel gas requirements, mechanical provisions, sprinkler standards, construction-safety regulations, and Arizona-specific wastewater rules.

Major plumbing subjects may include water supply, sanitary drainage, waste and vent systems, plumbing fixtures, traps, water heaters, indirect waste, storm drainage, materials, testing, and installation requirements. Questions may also involve fuel gas piping, appliance connections, combustion air, venting, mechanical equipment, residential fire sprinklers, excavation safety, and onsite wastewater treatment.

The R-37 classification includes residential plumbing and solar-related work within its authorized scope. Although the exam-room book package listed here focuses on the approved references included with this product, candidates should also prepare for the trade knowledge and solar concepts associated with the classification.

Questions may require candidates to locate a code section, interpret a definition, apply a technical table, identify a permitted material, recognize a safety requirement, evaluate a piping arrangement, or determine which standard applies to the condition described.

The reference library contains publications with different purposes. The International Plumbing Code supports core plumbing subjects. The International Fuel Gas Code addresses gas piping and related equipment. The International Mechanical Code covers mechanical installations, while the NFPA standards address sprinkler systems for different applications.

The OSHA construction regulations support questions involving excavation and workplace safety. The Arizona Administrative Code material provides state-specific provisions related to onsite wastewater treatment facilities. Understanding the function of each publication is essential for efficient open-book exam preparation.

Open Book Test

The Arizona R-37 trade examination is an open-book test. Approved references may be used during the examination under the testing provider’s current rules.

Open-book testing does not remove the need for study. Candidates must work with several detailed codes and standards, and searching every publication without a clear plan can consume valuable testing time. Preparation should include learning which reference applies to each subject and how that book is organized.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books in this package support a more efficient navigation process. Tabs provide visual markers for major chapters, while highlighting helps selected information stand out during review. Candidates should practice with the books regularly so the structure of each reference becomes familiar.

A practical open-book strategy begins by identifying the subject of the question. Water supply, drainage, venting, plumbing fixtures, traps, and water-heater questions may lead to the International Plumbing Code. Fuel gas piping, appliance connections, regulators, combustion air, and venting may require the International Fuel Gas Code.

Mechanical-system questions may require the International Mechanical Code. Fire sprinkler questions may involve NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R depending on the building, occupancy, and system described. Excavation and construction-safety questions may require 29 CFR Part 1926.

Candidates should learn how to use the table of contents, index, definitions, chapter headings, diagrams, technical tables, exceptions, footnotes, appendices, and cross-references. Reading the surrounding language is important because a nearby qualification may affect the correct answer.

Before reporting for the examination, candidates should review the current testing rules concerning approved references, binding, tabs, highlighting, handwritten notes, loose materials, and other book modifications.

Licensing Steps

Begin by reviewing the Arizona contractor classifications and confirming that the R-37 Plumbing, Including Solar residential classification matches the work the applicant or business intends to perform. The classification should correspond with the planned residential plumbing and solar contracting services.

Identify the qualifying party for the license. The qualifying party is responsible for meeting the applicable knowledge, experience, and examination requirements connected with the requested classification.

Complete the R-37 trade examination unless an authorized waiver applies. The qualifying party may also need to complete the applicable Arizona statutes and rules requirement as part of the contractor licensing process.

Complete the required background-check process and gather the documents associated with the applicant’s business structure. Arizona contractor licenses may be issued to eligible sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and other approved entities.

Obtain the required contractor bond and prepare the supporting application records. These may include identification, business documents, qualifying-party information, examination results, experience records, background-check information, bond paperwork, disclosures, and signed forms.

Because the R-37 classification includes solar work, applicants must also address the solar documentation required for the license application.

Submit the completed application to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Passing the trade examination is one part of the licensing process and does not automatically result in license issuance. The applicant must satisfy the applicable state requirements and receive approval.

State Requirements

Arizona contractor licensing is administered by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Applicants must meet the requirements connected with the requested classification, qualifying party, relevant experience, examinations or approved waivers, background checks, contractor bond, business documentation, and license application.

The R-37 classification applies to residential plumbing, including solar work, within the scope assigned to the classification. It should not automatically be treated as authorization for commercial plumbing or work outside the permitted residential scope.

The qualifying party should have experience relevant to the plumbing and solar work covered by the license. Applicants should maintain organized records describing employment, projects, responsibilities, supervision, installations, repairs, and hands-on trade experience.

Business names, ownership information, identification records, qualifying-party details, background-check materials, and bond documents should remain consistent throughout the application. Missing or conflicting information may delay the licensing review.

Applicants should use the current state forms and instructions for their licensing cycle. State requirements, application procedures, and examination rules may be updated.

Reference Books

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental - exam room approved package orders.

• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  A highlighted and tabbed construction-safety reference covering excavation, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, fall protection, electrical hazards, material handling, and jobsite practices.
• Included Rental Book: International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  A highlighted and tabbed code addressing fuel gas piping, system sizing, appliance connections, regulators, shutoff valves, combustion air, venting, testing, and installation requirements.
• Included Rental Book: International Mechanical Code, 2018
  A highlighted and tabbed code covering mechanical equipment, ventilation, exhaust, combustion air, appliances, and related installations.
• Included Rental Book: International Plumbing Code, 2018
  A highlighted and tabbed code covering plumbing fixtures, water distribution, sanitary drainage, vents, traps, storm drainage, indirect waste, water heaters, materials, inspections, and testing.
• Included Rental Book: NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019
  A highlighted and tabbed standard addressing automatic sprinkler-system components, installation, piping, water supplies, inspection, and testing.
• Included Rental Book: NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2019
  A highlighted and tabbed standard focused on sprinkler systems for 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, 2019
  A highlighted and tabbed standard covering qualifying residential sprinkler systems, installation requirements, components, and water-supply provisions.
• Included Rental Book: On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006
  A highlighted and tabbed Arizona reference containing provisions related to onsite wastewater treatment facilities and associated disposal systems.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following highlighted and tabbed rental references are included in this exam-room-approved package:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Used for construction safety, excavation, protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, electrical hazards, and related jobsite requirements.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  Used for fuel gas piping, system sizing, appliances, shutoff valves, regulators, combustion air, venting, testing, and installation requirements.
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
  Used for mechanical equipment, ventilation, exhaust, combustion air, appliances, and related system requirements.
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  Used for water distribution, drainage, vents, fixtures, traps, storm drainage, indirect waste, water heaters, materials, inspections, and testing.
• NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019
  Used for automatic sprinkler-system installation, components, piping, water supplies, inspection, and testing.
• NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2019
  Used for residential sprinkler systems serving one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes.
• NFPA 13R - Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2019
  Used for qualifying residential sprinkler systems in occupancies covered by the standard.
• On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006
  Used for Arizona-specific onsite wastewater treatment requirements and related provisions.

Test Information and Study Materials

Use the 6 months of course access to build a consistent study schedule. Begin with core plumbing subjects, including drainage, waste and vent systems, water supply, plumbing fixtures, traps, water heaters, storm drainage, indirect waste, and materials.

Review fuel gas subjects such as system demand, pipe sizing, appliance connections, shutoff valves, regulators, combustion air, venting, and testing. Mechanical preparation should include equipment, ventilation, exhaust, combustion air, and related installations.

Compare NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, and NFPA 13R. Practice determining which standard applies based on the building, occupancy, and sprinkler system described in the question.

Safety preparation should include excavation, protective systems, access and egress, spoil placement, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, fall protection, and other construction-site requirements.

Review the Arizona wastewater publication separately so its organization and terminology become familiar. Candidates should know when a question is based on state-specific wastewater provisions rather than the international codes.

Complete timed navigation exercises using the highlighted and tabbed rental books. Record which references take the longest to use, which index terms produce helpful results, and which subjects require additional course review.

Do not rely only on highlighting. Read the surrounding provisions, definitions, exceptions, table headings, and footnotes to understand how the material applies.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep combines organized online study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and a complete highlighted and tabbed exam-room rental library.

The course helps candidates divide the Arizona R-37 examination into manageable subject areas, including plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical systems, fire sprinklers, construction safety, excavation, wastewater, and residential solar-related knowledge.

The prepared books reduce the work required to organize multiple technical references. Tabs create recognizable navigation points, while highlighting helps selected definitions, provisions, and tables stand out during review.

Reference-navigation practice helps students become familiar with tables of contents, indexes, chapters, diagrams, appendices, exceptions, and technical tables. Candidates can develop a repeatable process for identifying the correct book and locating relevant information efficiently.

The 6-month course access period provides time to revisit difficult subjects, repeat practice activities, improve navigation skills, and strengthen weaker areas. The goal is to support consistent study and help candidates approach the examination with a familiar reference library and a clear preparation method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this package?

The package includes the eight listed highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental books plus 6 months of course access.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every rental book included with this package is highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and reference navigation.

What is the rental cost?

The rental cost is $1,390.

How much is the refundable book deposit?

The refundable book deposit is $800.

What is the total due today?

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

How long does course access last?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

How long should I allow for order processing?

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental - exam room approved package orders.

Are the included books approved for the exam room?

Yes. The books listed in the Exam Room Approved Books section are the exam-room references included with this package.

Is the Arizona R-37 examination open book?

Yes. The Arizona R-37 trade examination is open book, subject to the current testing rules for approved references and permitted book preparation.

Does this package include every R-37 reference?

This package includes the eight exam-room-approved rental references listed on this product page and the associated course access.

Do highlighted and tabbed books replace studying?

No. Highlighting and tabs support navigation, but candidates still need to understand the codes, systems, safety requirements, and trade principles covered by the examination.

Does completing the course automatically provide an Arizona contractor license?

No. Applicants must complete the applicable examination, experience, background-check, bonding, business, solar documentation, and application requirements before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors can issue a license.