Mississippi Underground Utilities Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Mississippi Underground Utilities contractor licensing process with a complete rental package that combines professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed reference books, structured online exam preparation, Mississippi business and law study, and contractor application support. This Ultimate Package is designed for contractors and qualifying individuals who want an organized approach to both the technical examination and the broader licensing process.

The Mississippi Underground Utilities classification covers work involving water, sewer, and gas pipelines, along with excavation, grading, paving, directional drilling, auger boring, jacking and boring, trenchless technologies, wet and dry taps, grouting, and slip lining. Candidates should be ready to review a broad range of construction methods, safety requirements, pipe materials, excavation practices, utility-location responsibilities, gas-piping standards, and pipe-welding procedures.

This package includes eight rental references covering the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination and the Underground Utilities trade examination. Every included book is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed to support focused study and efficient open-book navigation.

The highlighting draws attention to important safety requirements, installation procedures, excavation methods, pipeline standards, utility-location rules, welding guidance, contractor responsibilities, and business-management topics. Permanent tabs create visible navigation points that help candidates move through a large technical reference set without depending on removable notes or temporary markers.

The Ultimate Package also includes 1 year of course access and Application Service. The course provides an organized framework for reviewing the assigned technical and business-law subjects, while Application Service supports the preparation of the Mississippi contractor license application.

Total Rental Cost: $1,295

Refundable Book Deposit: $450

Total Due: $1,745

The $450 deposit is refundable when the rental books are returned in similar condition within one year of the rental date. Books should be returned with their covers, bindings, pages, professional highlighting, and permanent tabs intact. Missing pages, removed tabs, unauthorized writing, water damage, or excessive wear may affect the return condition.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate Rental Package book orders.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Underground Utilities contractor examination is administered by PSI after the Mississippi State Board of Contractors establishes the candidate’s eligibility. Applicants must complete the appropriate contractor license application and receive authorization before scheduling the examination.

The Underground Utilities examination contains 50 questions. Candidates receive 2 hours to complete the test and must earn a minimum score of 70 percent to pass.

The examination covers the following technical areas:

• Safety—Code of Federal Regulations: OSHA construction requirements, trench safety, protective systems, personal protective equipment, equipment, tools, material handling, and jobsite hazards.
• General Knowledge: Underground utility construction methods, pipeline materials, tools, terminology, project coordination, and accepted field practices.
• Concrete Pipe Installation: Concrete pipe and box culvert handling, foundations, bedding, placement, alignment, joining, backfilling, compaction, and inspection.
• Ductile Iron Pipe Installation: Pipe unloading, storage, trench preparation, bedding, placement, joints, fittings, restraints, testing, backfill, and recommended installation procedures.
• Excavating and Grading: Soil conditions, trenching, slopes, shoring, protective systems, equipment selection, elevations, dewatering, backfill, compaction, and safe operations.
• Welding: Pipe preparation, alignment, welding positions, electrodes, root passes, filler passes, cover passes, technique, inspection, and safe welding procedures.
• Underground Utilities—Gas: Gas transmission and distribution piping, materials, joining, welding, construction, testing, inspection, operation, and safety requirements.
• Mississippi One-Call: Excavation notices, underground utility-location responsibilities, marking, damage prevention, emergency work, and excavator duties.

Concrete pipe and ductile iron pipe installation make up a substantial portion of the examination. Candidates should understand the complete installation sequence, including unloading, storage, trench preparation, bedding, pipe placement, joining, alignment, testing, backfilling, compaction, and inspection.

Gas piping, excavation, and OSHA safety also require focused preparation. Candidates should be comfortable interpreting technical standards, recognizing safe trenching practices, selecting appropriate procedures, and understanding the responsibilities associated with work near existing underground utilities.

The examination may include questions developed from the listed references as well as questions based on practical trade knowledge and accepted industry practices. Candidates should understand construction procedures and safety principles rather than relying entirely on locating every answer during the test.

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors also assigns the Law and Business Management examination as part of the contractor licensing process. The NASCLA Mississippi guide included with this package supports preparation for contractor business organization, project management, contracts, financial practices, risk management, employment responsibilities, and licensing topics.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi Underground Utilities contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates may bring the authorized references into the examination center, subject to PSI’s current rules for approved books and testing-room materials.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are permitted. Temporary tabs, removable notes, loose papers, and unauthorized attached materials are not allowed. Candidates may not write in the books during the examination session.

The rental books in this Ultimate Package arrive professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed. This preparation organizes a large reference set covering OSHA construction safety, ductile iron pipe, concrete pipe, excavation, Mississippi utility-location regulations, gas piping, pipe welding, and contractor business law.

Open-book testing still requires technical knowledge and effective time management. With 50 questions and two hours available, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes and twenty-four seconds for each question. Searching randomly through eight books can consume valuable testing time.

Candidates should practice identifying the subject before opening a reference. A trench-safety question may require 29 CFR Part 1926. A question involving bedding, joints, restraints, or backfill for ductile iron pipe may lead to the DIPRA guide. Concrete pipe and box culvert questions may require the related installation manual.

Questions involving grading, excavation methods, equipment, production, backfill, or dewatering may lead to Pipe and Excavation Contracting. Gas pipeline questions may require ASME B31.8. Welding questions may lead to Pipe Welding Procedures, while Mississippi excavation-notification questions may require Chapter 13.

Use the permanent tabs together with each book’s table of contents, index, section headings, illustrations, diagrams, tables, and technical terminology. Repeated navigation practice can help candidates identify the correct reference and locate information more efficiently.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the Underground Utilities classification. Confirm that it matches the water, sewer, gas pipeline, excavation, grading, paving, boring, trenchless, tapping, grouting, and slip-lining work the business intends to perform.
2. Select the appropriate application. Complete the Mississippi contractor application that applies to the intended work and business structure.
3. Designate the qualifying individual. Identify the person who will complete the examinations assigned to the contractor applicant.
4. Gather supporting documentation. Prepare the business, ownership, qualifying-party, experience, insurance, and other materials requested by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
5. Submit the application. Send the completed application and supporting documentation to the Board for review.
6. Respond to application requests. Provide missing information, corrections, explanations, or additional documents requested during the review process.
7. Receive examination eligibility. The Board determines which examinations apply and sends the qualifying individual’s eligibility information to PSI.
8. Receive PSI scheduling instructions. Wait for the eligibility confirmation before scheduling the examination.
9. Prepare with the course and rental books. Use the one-year course access, highlighted books, permanent tabs, and practice-oriented study materials to review the assigned subjects.
10. Take the required examinations. Bring acceptable identification and the authorized references while following PSI’s current testing-center procedures.
11. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examinations is one part of the process. The Board must approve the complete application before issuing a contractor license.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors regulates commercial contractors, residential contractors, roofers, and specialty contractor classifications. Underground Utilities is a tested specialty classification.

The classification covers water, sewer, and gas pipeline installation, along with excavation, grading, and paving. It also includes directional drilling, auger boring, jacking and boring, trenchless technologies, wet and dry taps, grouting, and slip lining.

Applicants must submit the appropriate contractor license application before testing. The Board reviews the requested classification, business information, qualifying-party details, experience, insurance, and supporting documentation before establishing examination eligibility.

Each contractor applicant must designate a qualifying individual. The qualifying individual completes the examinations assigned to the company and must maintain the relationship with the licensed business required by the Board. Documentation may be required to establish ownership, officer status, employment, or another accepted relationship.

PSI administers the examinations, but the Mississippi State Board of Contractors retains authority over applicant eligibility, classification approval, qualifying-party requirements, examination assignments, and license issuance.

Passing the Underground Utilities examination does not automatically create a contractor license. Applicants must satisfy all applicable business, qualifying-party, experience, insurance, documentation, examination, and Board-review requirements.

After licensing, contractors must operate within the scope of the Underground Utilities classification and maintain current business and qualifying-party information. Underground work may also require compliance with utility-owner standards, local permits, project specifications, excavation-notification laws, and applicable safety regulations.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition
  This Mississippi-specific contractor guide supports preparation for the Law and Business Management examination. It addresses business organization, licensing, contracts, project management, financial practices, employment responsibilities, risk management, safety, and contractor operations.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations—29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendments
  This federal construction-safety reference covers excavation, trench protection, personal protective equipment, tools, ladders, equipment, material handling, cranes, rigging, welding, and other jobsite requirements relevant to underground utility construction.
• Included Rental Book: DIPRA Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2024
  This Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association guide addresses unloading, storage, trench preparation, bedding, pipe placement, joints, fittings, restraints, testing, backfilling, inspection, and recommended ductile iron pipe installation practices.
• Included Rental Book: Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation, 2019
  This installation guide covers concrete pipe and box culvert handling, foundations, bedding, placement, alignment, joints, lift holes, backfilling, compaction, inspection, and field construction procedures.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011
  This field-oriented reference covers excavation planning, equipment, trenching, grading, pipe installation, production, estimating, dewatering, backfill, compaction, and practical underground construction methods.
• Included Rental Book: State of Mississippi Regulation of Excavation, Chapter 13—Regulation of Excavations Near Underground Utility Facilities
  This Mississippi regulation addresses excavation notices, utility-location responsibilities, marking, damage prevention, emergency work, operator duties, excavator responsibilities, and work near underground facilities.
• Included Rental Book: ASME Code for Pressure Piping—B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, 2018
  This code addresses materials, design, construction, welding, assembly, inspection, testing, operation, and maintenance requirements for gas transmission and distribution piping systems.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003
  This specialized welding reference covers pipe preparation, alignment, joint design, positions, electrodes, root passes, filler passes, cover passes, technique, troubleshooting, and procedures used to produce sound pipe welds.

All included rental books are professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed. They must be returned in similar condition within one year of rental for the $450 deposit to be refunded.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following technical references are included for use with the Mississippi Underground Utilities trade examination:

• Code of Federal Regulations—29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendments
• DIPRA Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2024
• Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation, 2019
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011
• State of Mississippi Regulation of Excavation, Chapter 13
• ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, 2018
• Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003

The NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Mississippi, 6th Edition is included for the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination.

Candidates should bring only the references authorized for the examination scheduled that day. Books may be inspected before testing begins. Loose papers, removable notes, temporary tabs, and unauthorized inserts are not permitted.

Test Information and Study Materials

Build your preparation around the major Underground Utilities subjects. Give substantial attention to ductile iron pipe and concrete pipe installation because these areas represent a significant portion of the trade examination.

Use the DIPRA guide to review unloading, storage, trench preparation, bedding, pipe placement, joints, fittings, restraints, testing, backfill, and inspection. Use the concrete pipe guide to study foundations, placement, alignment, joining, box culverts, lift holes, compaction, and field installation.

Use 29 CFR Part 1926 to study excavation hazards, trench-protection systems, access and egress, spoil placement, equipment hazards, personal protective equipment, material handling, and welding safety. Connect the regulations to practical underground construction operations.

Use Pipe and Excavation Contracting for excavation methods, grading, equipment selection, production, dewatering, pipe installation, backfill, and compaction. Use Chapter 13 to review Mississippi excavation-notification procedures and utility-location responsibilities.

Use ASME B31.8 to prepare for gas transmission and distribution piping questions. Use Pipe Welding Procedures to review joint preparation, alignment, welding positions, root passes, filler passes, cover passes, electrode selection, and common procedural problems.

Complete practice questions under timed conditions. Identify the subject before selecting a book, then use the tabs, index, and section headings to locate the applicable information. Review missed questions to determine whether the difficulty involved trade knowledge, code interpretation, reference selection, or time management.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Mississippi Underground Utilities candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and reference-navigation training. The Ultimate Package combines technical references, business-law preparation, one year of course access, and Application Service in one coordinated solution.

The professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed books reduce the setup work normally required before open-book study begins. Candidates can start preparing with visible navigation points for OSHA safety, ductile iron pipe, concrete pipe, excavation, Mississippi utility-location rules, gas piping, welding, and contractor business law.

The one-year course structure helps divide the material into manageable study areas and provides time to revisit difficult subjects. Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply technical information, interpret requirements, locate answers, and build a practical strategy for the open-book examination.

Reference-navigation training is especially valuable for an exam supported by several technical publications. Candidates can practice recognizing which book applies to a question and using indexes, tables of contents, diagrams, standards sections, and permanent tabs efficiently.

Application Service supports the contractor licensing paperwork process by helping candidates organize the information and documentation needed for submission. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors retains authority over applicant eligibility, classification approval, examination requirements, and license issuance.

No course or package guarantees a passing examination score or contractor license. The Ultimate Package provides organized preparation, professionally prepared rental references, and practical application support designed around the Mississippi Underground Utilities licensing process.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Ultimate Package?

The package includes eight highlighted and permanently tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Underground Utilities trade preparation, Mississippi business-law study, reference-navigation support, and Application Service.

What is the total rental cost?

The rental package costs $1,295. A $450 refundable book deposit brings the total due to $1,745.

How does the refundable deposit work?

The $450 deposit is refundable when the rental books are returned in similar condition within one year of rental.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every included rental book is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed for organized study and efficient open-book navigation.

How long is the course available?

The Ultimate Package includes 1 year of course access.

How long will the book order take?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate Rental Package book orders.

Is the Mississippi Underground Utilities exam open book?

Yes. Candidates may use authorized references during the examination, subject to PSI’s current testing-center rules.

How many questions are on the examination?

The examination contains 50 questions. Candidates receive two hours and must earn a minimum score of 70 percent.

Does the package include Mississippi business and law preparation?

Yes. The NASCLA Mississippi 6th Edition guide and course access support preparation for the Mississippi Law and Business Management examination.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to help organize and prepare the Mississippi contractor licensing application.

Does this package include business formation or EIN filing?

No. Business formation and EIN filing are not listed as part of this Ultimate Rental Package.

Does purchasing the package guarantee a contractor license?

No. Licensing approval is determined by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Applicants must satisfy all applicable application, examination, documentation, qualification, and licensing requirements.