{"product_id":"north-carolina-grading-and-excavating-contractor-highlighted-tabbed-book-package","title":"North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor Highlighted \u0026 Tabbed Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNorth Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor examination with a complete, professionally organized reference package designed for efficient study and faster information retrieval. Every book and reference in this package is highlighted and tabbed to help you locate important safety standards, grading requirements, excavation principles, erosion-control rules, licensing regulations, and other testable material without spending valuable study time creating your own navigation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package contains the two references currently approved for use inside the North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor examination room, along with six additional references used for study and exam preparation. The additional books are important sources of trade, legal, safety, and regulatory knowledge, but they are not permitted inside the examination room for this classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlighting identifies key provisions, definitions, tables, procedures, and subject areas that deserve attention during preparation. Permanent tabs divide the references into practical sections so you can move between topics more efficiently. This organized format is especially useful for an open-book contractor examination, where success depends not only on understanding the material but also on knowing where information is located.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Grading and Excavating classification covers work involving the digging, moving, and placement of earth materials. Its scope includes cuts, fills, excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, clearing and grubbing, earthen-dam work, and erosion-control activities. The examination therefore draws from several knowledge areas, including excavation practices, construction safety, regulations, utility-location responsibilities, licensing requirements, lien law, and sedimentation control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis highlighted and tabbed package gives candidates an organized foundation for studying those subjects. It is intended for contractors, qualifiers, supervisors, estimators, project managers, and construction professionals preparing to demonstrate their knowledge of grading and excavation work under North Carolina requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes both exam-room-approved references and study-only references. Candidates should take only the approved books into the testing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Eligibility to take the examination is determined by the licensing board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExamination classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e H — Grading and Excavating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of scored questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer-based examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI Services LLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published examination content outline assigns questions to the following subject areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Knowledge and Regulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcavating and Grading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety — Code of Federal Regulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLien Law:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing and Regulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Call:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion and Sedimentation Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest part of the examination focuses on excavation and grading, but candidates should not overlook the smaller categories. Safety, utility-location procedures, sedimentation control, licensing rules, and lien requirements can make the difference between a passing and failing score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePSI may also include a small number of experimental questions. These questions are not scored. Candidates receive their examination results after completing the test, and a score of at least 70% is required to pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll included references are professionally highlighted and tabbed. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease allow 15 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e for preparation before the package is ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor examination is an open-book test. However, open book does not mean that every book used for study may be taken into the testing room. Only the references specifically identified as approved for this examination classification are allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates are responsible for bringing their approved references to the examination center. PSI permits approved books to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Tabs must be permanent and may not be easily removed from the pages. Removable flags and temporary notes are not accepted. Notes may not be written on the tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose papers and additional attached materials are not permitted. References may not be written in during the examination session. Candidates should review the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin before test day and make sure their books continue to meet all examination-center rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe organization provided in this package is valuable because the examination allows approximately two minutes and forty seconds per scored question. Candidates must read the question, determine whether a reference lookup is necessary, find the relevant section, evaluate the available answers, and submit a response within the overall testing period. Familiarity with the tabs and highlighted sections should be developed before exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the appropriate classification and limitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Determine that the Grading and Excavating classification matches the work the company intends to perform and select the appropriate license limitation for the business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the qualifier.\u003c\/strong\u003e A North Carolina general contractor license must be connected to an individual who has passed the examination approved for the requested classification. This person is known as the qualifier or qualifying party.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the license application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Submit the required application information to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors through its current application process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide the required supporting information.\u003c\/strong\u003e The board evaluates matters such as age, character, financial responsibility, applicable fees, and any required background information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination eligibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the application or examination request is approved, the candidate receives an eligibility letter and instructions for registering with PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule and take the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the assigned eligibility information to register, pay the examination fee, select a testing location, and schedule the examination within the authorized eligibility period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the licensing process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Passing the examination satisfies the testing component, but the board must complete its review before issuing the license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should follow the current instructions provided by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors and PSI because application procedures, forms, testing policies, and administrative requirements may be revised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplicants seeking a North Carolina general contractor license must submit an application to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Before becoming entitled to an examination, an applicant must be at least 18 years old, possess good moral character as determined by the board, provide evidence of financial responsibility, submit the appropriate application fee, and consent to a criminal background check when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe business must designate a qualifier who has passed an examination accepted by the board for the applicable classification. The qualifier’s examination is intended to evaluate the practical application of contracting knowledge, including plans and specifications, estimating, construction practices, ethics, state laws, contractor responsibilities, and erosion and sedimentation-control requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grading and Excavating specialty classification covers the digging, moving, and placement of earth materials using hand tools, powered tools, and equipment commonly associated with excavation and grading operations. The classification includes cuts, fills, trenches, backfilling, clearing, grubbing, erosion-control activities, work on earthen dams, and the use of explosives when connected with covered operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn North Carolina, a general contractor license is generally required when a person or business bids on, contracts for, or constructs a qualifying project valued at $40,000 or more. The exact classification and license limitation must be appropriate for the work and project value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package contains eight highlighted and tabbed references. Two are approved for use in the Grading and Excavating examination room. The remaining six are study-only references and must not be taken into the examination room for this classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e This reference contains North Carolina construction-industry occupational safety and health standards. It supports preparation for questions involving excavation safety, trenching, protective systems, equipment, worksite hazards, and federal construction-safety requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Published by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, this reference addresses standards for roadway and structural construction. It supports preparation involving earthwork, excavation, embankments, materials, grading operations, measurement, construction requirements, and related specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4 Sedimentation Control, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e This reference contains administrative rules related to sedimentation pollution control. It is useful for studying erosion-control responsibilities, land-disturbing activities, plans, enforcement provisions, inspections, and compliance requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A, Article 4 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e This statutory material covers North Carolina’s Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, including the legal framework for controlling sedimentation resulting from land-disturbing activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Excavation Safety Guidelines, 2022 or Later\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e This guide supports preparation for safe excavation and damage-prevention practices, including underground-facility notification, marking, communication, and responsibilities associated with North Carolina’s One Call system.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management — North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e This North Carolina contractor reference addresses licensing, business organization, project administration, contracts, liens, risk management, employment topics, financial management, and other business-law subjects relevant to general contractors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe and Excavation Contracting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e This trade reference covers excavation operations, soils, trenching, grading, equipment selection, productivity, pipe installation, estimating concepts, and field procedures commonly encountered in underground and earthwork construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Published by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, this reference contains statutes and administrative rules governing general contracting, licensing classifications, qualifiers, limitations, responsibilities, and board procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Room Approved Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the following two books from this package are approved for use inside the North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor examination room:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the approved safety reference for the examination. It may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed with permanent tabs that comply with PSI rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the approved construction-specifications reference for the examination. Candidates should become comfortable locating earthwork, excavation, grading, material, and construction-requirement sections before test day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six study-only references included in the package are not permitted inside the examination room. Their information should be studied and understood before the test rather than relied upon for exam-day lookup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin preparation with the official examination content outline. Allocate the most study time to excavating and grading because it represents 18 of the 45 scored questions. Review terminology, soil and earthwork principles, excavation methods, equipment applications, trenching, backfilling, compaction, grading calculations, and common field practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety is another major area. Learn how to navigate the occupational safety reference and locate requirements involving excavations, trenches, access and egress, protective systems, inspections, material placement, mobile equipment, and worksite hazards. Avoid relying on memory alone when the approved safety book provides a specific regulatory answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy erosion and sedimentation control from both the administrative rules and the governing statutes. Although those references are not allowed in the examination room, the topic accounts for six questions. Candidates should understand the purpose of sedimentation-control requirements, regulated land-disturbing activities, plan responsibilities, enforcement concepts, and contractor obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Call procedures account for three questions. Review excavation-notification responsibilities, locate requests, markings, tolerance-zone awareness, emergency situations, and communications with underground-facility operators. These questions may combine legal obligations with practical jobsite judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice using the two approved books under timed conditions. Select a topic from the content outline, locate the corresponding tab, find the controlling section, and explain the answer in your own words. The objective is to develop a repeatable search process rather than simply recognizing highlighted passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the examination, answer familiar questions first and flag questions that require more time. Use the references when a question depends on a precise standard, specification, table, or definition. Avoid searching through a book without first identifying the subject and likely section. A well-organized reference system is most effective when combined with knowledge of the books’ structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps candidates approach contractor examination preparation with an organized, trade-focused study structure. Instead of beginning with an unmarked stack of technical books, you receive references that have already been highlighted and divided with practical tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package supports efficient review of grading, excavation, safety, specifications, erosion control, business law, licensing, utility-location procedures, and North Carolina contractor regulations. The approved exam-room references are prepared for faster navigation, while the study-only books help build the broader knowledge needed to answer questions that cannot be researched during the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlighted material helps direct attention toward important concepts, and tabs create consistent access points for repeated practice. As you study, you can build familiarity with where information appears, how the books are organized, and which reference is most likely to contain the answer to a particular question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep’s approach is designed to reduce disorganized preparation and help candidates develop confidence through repetition, reference navigation, practice-oriented review, and a clear understanding of the examination categories. No preparation product can guarantee a passing score or license approval, but a structured study system can help you use your preparation time more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many books are included in this package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes eight highlighted and tabbed references. Two are currently approved for use inside the Grading and Excavating examination room, and six are provided for study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all eight books allowed in the examination room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Only the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and the North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018, are identified as approved exam-room references for this classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy are books that are not allowed in the exam included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination includes subjects that require advance study, including sedimentation control, One Call requirements, licensing, lien law, regulations, and general excavation knowledge. The study-only references help candidates prepare for those subjects even though the books cannot be consulted during the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the North Carolina Grading and Excavating exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is an open-book examination, but candidates may bring only the references approved for this specific classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat kind of tabs are used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe references are organized with permanent tabs. PSI rules do not permit removable tabs such as Post-it flags, and notes may not be written on the tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan highlighted books be taken into the testing center?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePSI permits approved references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Candidates must still comply with all current rules regarding permanent tabs, notes, loose materials, bindings, and approved book titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long does the package take to prepare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 15 days for the highlighting and tabbing process before the package is ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes purchasing this package register me for the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Examination eligibility, registration, scheduling, application processing, and licensing are handled separately through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors and PSI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package guarantee that I will pass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Examination results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, preparation, study habits, reference familiarity, and performance on test day. The package provides an organized set of study and exam-room materials to support preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eShould I study the books that are not allowed in the exam room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Those references contain important material related to erosion and sedimentation control, excavation safety, utility-location procedures, contractor law, licensing, and trade practices. 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