Arizona Swimming Pools, Including Solar Commercial Contractor (A-19) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Arizona Swimming Pools, Including Solar Commercial Contractor (A-19) exam with an Ultimate rental package that combines highlighted and tabbed reference books, organized course access, and application service. This package is designed for candidates preparing for commercial swimming pool contracting work that includes solar pool-heating systems and related construction responsibilities.

The A-19 classification brings together several areas of technical knowledge. Candidates may need to study construction safety, commercial building requirements, residential-code concepts, pool and spa operation, concrete mixtures, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, piping, excavation, and solar water or pool-heating systems. The included references provide a coordinated study library for reviewing these connected subjects.

All books included in the rental package are highlighted and tabbed. Highlighting helps important provisions, definitions, formulas, technical concepts, and commonly reviewed material stand out during study. Permanent tabs make it easier to move between major chapters and subject areas. These navigation features are valuable when preparing for an open-book contractor exam, but candidates should still read each reference carefully and practice locating information under timed conditions.

Eight of the nine included books are approved for use in the exam room. The Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual is included as a study resource but is not approved for use during the examination. Candidates should use the solar manual to build their understanding of solar thermal system principles before exam day while relying only on the approved references inside the testing room.

The package price is $1,815. A refundable rental-book deposit of $700 is collected at the time of purchase, making the total due today $2,515. The $700 deposit is fully refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within the rental period.

This Ultimate package also includes one year of course access and Application Service. The course provides an organized structure for reviewing the trade subjects, working with the references, and building confidence through practice-oriented preparation. Application Service is included to support the licensing process associated with the package.

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Exam Details

The Arizona A-19 examination is associated with the Swimming Pools, Including Solar Commercial Contractor classification. Preparation should address both general swimming pool construction and the solar-related knowledge connected with the classification.

The included references cover federal construction safety, building codes, pool and spa operation, concrete, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, piping, excavation, and solar thermal systems. Candidates should understand how these subjects connect during the construction of commercial swimming pools and related solar-heating installations.

Construction-safety questions may involve excavations, electrical exposure, personal protective equipment, tools, access, material handling, fall protection, and other jobsite hazards. The Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 is the primary included resource for federal construction-safety requirements.

Building questions may require the 2018 International Building Code or the 2018 International Residential Code. Although A-19 is a commercial classification, both publications are included in the exam package. Candidates should learn the organization and terminology of each code and understand which reference applies to the subject presented.

Pool-specific preparation may involve circulation, filtration, sanitation, water quality, operating equipment, and maintenance principles. The Pool and Spa Operator Handbook supports study in these areas and helps candidates understand how completed pool systems function.

Concrete, reinforcing-steel, and shotcrete knowledge is important because pool-shell construction depends on the proper coordination of these materials and installation practices. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures supports study of concrete materials and performance. Placing Reinforcing Bars addresses reinforcement practices, while the Guide to Shotcrete focuses on pneumatically applied concrete work.

Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports preparation involving trenching, grading, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, layout, equipment, and related field practices. The Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual provides study guidance for solar thermal system principles, components, design, and installation. The solar manual is included for preparation but is not approved for use during the exam.

Open Book Test

The Arizona A-19 examination is an open-book test. Eight books in this Ultimate rental package are approved for use in the exam room. The Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual is not approved for exam-room use and should be treated as a study-only reference.

Open-book testing requires candidates to know the material and understand how to navigate the approved publications. There may not be enough time to research every question from the beginning. Candidates should build a working knowledge of the trade and use the books to confirm technical details, locate code provisions, and research unfamiliar subjects.

A useful study strategy is to assign each subject to its primary reference. OSHA questions should direct you toward 29 CFR Part 1926. Commercial building questions may lead to the International Building Code, while applicable residential-code subjects may require the International Residential Code. Pool-operation questions should suggest the Pool and Spa Operator Handbook.

Concrete-mixture questions should lead to Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures. Reinforcing-bar questions should direct you toward Placing Reinforcing Bars. Shotcrete topics should suggest the Guide to Shotcrete, while pipe, trenching, grading, and excavation questions may require Pipe and Excavation Contracting.

The highlighted passages and tabs help candidates reach important sections more efficiently. However, a highlighted sentence may not contain the complete answer. Always review definitions, exceptions, notes, tables, diagrams, and surrounding provisions before selecting a response.

Use the Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual during preparation to strengthen your understanding of solar water and pool-heating systems. Since the manual is not allowed in the exam room, study its concepts in advance and avoid relying on access to that publication during the test.

Licensing Steps

Preparing for the A-19 trade examination is one part of the Arizona contractor licensing process. Applicants must also complete the licensing requirements that apply to the qualifying party, business entity, and requested classification.

The process begins with confirming that A-19 matches the work the business intends to perform. This classification relates to commercial swimming pools, including solar work, within its authorized scope. Applicants should understand the permitted scope before submitting an application or offering contracting services.

The business must identify a qualifying party who satisfies the experience and examination requirements associated with the classification. Relevant experience may involve commercial pool layout, excavation, piping, reinforcement, concrete or shotcrete construction, equipment installation, circulation systems, solar pool-heating components, safety, supervision, and project coordination.

Experience documentation should clearly describe the work performed and the qualifying party’s responsibilities. General job titles may not fully demonstrate relevant experience, so descriptions should identify the actual trade activities completed or supervised.

The qualifying party should prepare for the required examinations with the included course and reference materials. The approved books should be used throughout preparation so the candidate becomes familiar with their organization before the exam. The solar manual should be used for study but left outside the exam room.

After completing the required examinations, the applicant must continue through the state licensing process. Passing an exam does not automatically issue a contractor license. The applicant must complete the required application and receive licensing approval before performing regulated work under the A-19 classification.

Application Service is included in this Ultimate package. This service supports the application process connected with the package, while the applicant remains responsible for providing accurate information and meeting the applicable licensing requirements.

State Requirements

Arizona regulates contractor licensing by classification. Applicants pursuing A-19 must meet the requirements associated with the Swimming Pools, Including Solar Commercial Contractor classification.

The licensing process may address qualifying experience, examinations, application documentation, business information, bonding, fees, and other requirements. The applicant should ensure that the business name, qualifying-party information, and supporting documents remain accurate and consistent throughout the process.

The qualifying party must demonstrate experience relevant to the requested classification. For A-19, this can involve multiple phases of commercial pool construction and solar pool-heating work. Experience should reflect meaningful involvement in the trade rather than unrelated general construction activities.

Once the license is issued, the contractor must operate within the authorized A-19 scope. The license does not automatically authorize unrelated contracting work outside the classification. Contractors are also responsible for permits, inspections, adopted codes, safety regulations, plans, specifications, contracts, and professional construction practices.

Commercial swimming pool projects can involve excavation hazards, reinforcing work, shotcrete placement, piping systems, electrical coordination, equipment installation, water-treatment systems, public access, and solar-heating components. Contractors must coordinate these elements while protecting workers and meeting applicable project requirements.

Local jurisdictions may apply additional permitting, inspection, building, health, or operational requirements. Candidates should build strong code-navigation and technical-research skills that remain useful after the exam and throughout licensed practice.

Reference Books

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• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference covers federal construction-safety requirements. It supports study involving excavations, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, tools, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, material handling, and other jobsite-safety topics. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed rental code addresses building construction and safety requirements within its scope. It supports preparation involving commercial construction, structural conditions, access, occupancy considerations, site work, and other building-code subjects. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Included Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed rental code addresses one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses within its scope. It supports study of residential construction provisions and related building subjects. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Included Book: Pool and Spa Operator Handbook
  This highlighted and tabbed rental handbook supports preparation involving pool and spa circulation, filtration, sanitation, water quality, equipment, maintenance, and operating principles. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference addresses concrete materials, mixture proportioning, placement, curing, durability, testing, and performance. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference covers reinforcing-bar identification, placement, supports, spacing, splices, bends, positioning, detailing, and field practices. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Included Book: Guide to Shotcrete, 2016 or 2022
  This highlighted and tabbed rental guide addresses shotcrete materials, equipment, surface preparation, application, placement, curing, testing, and quality considerations. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference supports preparation involving trenches, grading, pipe materials, joining methods, bedding, backfill, equipment, layout, and field installation practices. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Included Book: Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual
  This highlighted and tabbed rental manual focuses on solar water and pool-heating systems, including design concepts, system components, installation principles, circulation, controls, and system operation. This manual is included as a study resource and is not approved for use in the exam room.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following eight highlighted and tabbed rental books are approved for use in the Arizona A-19 exam room:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• International Building Code, 2018
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
• Pool and Spa Operator Handbook
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
• Placing Reinforcing Bars
• Guide to Shotcrete, 2016 or 2022
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting

Not Approved for the Exam Room: The Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual is included in the rental package for study purposes only. It must not be taken into the exam room.

Practice with the eight approved books in the same arrangement you plan to use during the test. Learn the chapter structure, index terminology, technical tables, diagrams, and major subject divisions. Use the solar manual separately to review solar concepts before exam day.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Ultimate package includes one year of course access, allowing candidates to organize their preparation across the major A-19 subject areas. A productive study plan should combine reading, code navigation, technical review, and timed reference exercises.

Begin with OSHA construction safety. Review excavation hazards, electrical exposure, personal protective equipment, tools, ladders, access, material handling, and general jobsite practices. Commercial pool construction includes changing site conditions, making safety knowledge essential.

Continue with the building-code references. Learn the difference between the International Building Code and International Residential Code and practice locating provisions through the contents, index, definitions, and tables.

Study pool and spa operations by reviewing circulation, filtration, sanitation, equipment, water quality, and maintenance principles. Understanding system operation helps connect construction decisions with the performance of the completed pool.

Concrete preparation should address materials, mixture characteristics, placement, curing, durability, and quality. Reinforcing-bar preparation should include supports, spacing, placement, splices, bends, and coordination with the pool shell. Shotcrete preparation should cover equipment, surface preparation, application, curing, testing, and quality practices.

Pipe and excavation study should include trenching, grading, bedding, backfill, pipe materials, joining, layout, and field installation. Connect these concepts with drains, returns, circulation lines, equipment connections, and solar-heating piping.

Use the Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual to study collectors, circulation, heat transfer, storage, controls, system layouts, installation practices, and pool-heating concepts. Since this book is not permitted in the exam room, focus on understanding and retaining its major principles during the one-year course-access period.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps A-19 candidates prepare with an organized combination of highlighted and tabbed rental books, one year of course access, and Application Service. The package brings the technical references together so candidates can focus on study, navigation, and licensing preparation.

The highlighted and tabbed books provide a practical reference system for reviewing safety, building codes, pool systems, concrete, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, piping, excavation, and solar thermal concepts. The course supports trade-focused review and practice-oriented preparation across these subject areas.

Candidates can use the course structure to develop a consistent study schedule, research sample questions, review technical diagrams, and practice selecting the correct reference. Repeated use of the exam-room-approved books helps build familiarity with their organization and terminology.

The solar manual adds focused preparation for the solar portion of the classification, even though it is not allowed in the exam room. Studying it in advance helps candidates develop a stronger understanding of solar water and pool-heating principles.

Application Service is included to support the licensing application process. No package can guarantee passing, licensing approval, or a specific professional outcome. Results depend on the candidate’s preparation, qualifying experience, trade knowledge, and completion of the applicable licensing requirements.

What is included in the A-19 Ultimate rental package?

The package includes nine highlighted and tabbed rental books, one year of course access, and Application Service.

What is the package price?

The package price is $1,815.

How much is the refundable deposit?

The refundable rental-book deposit is $700.

What is the total due today?

The total due today is $2,515, including the $1,815 package price and the $700 refundable deposit.

When is the $700 deposit refunded?

The $700 deposit is fully refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within the rental period.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every book included in the rental package is highlighted and tabbed for organized study and reference navigation.

Are all nine books allowed into the exam room?

No. Eight books are approved for use in the exam room. The Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual is included for study only and is not approved for exam-room use.

How long is the course access period?

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with the Ultimate package.

Does passing the A-19 exam automatically issue a license?

No. Passing the required examination is one part of the licensing process. The applicant must also complete the applicable state requirements and receive licensing approval.

How should I use the solar manual?

Use the Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual during preparation to study solar thermal systems, components, design concepts, and installation principles. Do not take it into the exam room.

Do the highlighted and tabbed books replace studying?

No. Highlighting and tabs support navigation, but candidates should still review the material, understand the trade concepts, and practice researching answers with the approved references.