The North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor License authorizes contractors to install and maintain public water supply systems, utility infrastructure, and related environmental systems in compliance with state regulations.
The exam is regulation-driven and focuses on public water systems, environmental health standards, construction safety, and North Carolina business law requirements.
This comprehensive book package includes the required references for both the trade and business portions of the Public Utilities Contractor examination.
Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (with latest available amendments)
North Carolina Administrative Code – Title 15A, Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies (including latest amendments)
Public Swimming Pools – North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Section .2500
The Public Utilities Contractor exam focuses heavily on:
âś” Public water supply system regulations
âś” Environmental health compliance standards
âś” Utility system installation requirements
âś” Water quality and protection guidelines
âś” OSHA construction safety standards
âś” North Carolina business law and project management
âś” Administrative and regulatory compliance
The North Carolina Administrative Code (Title 15A Subchapter 18C) forms the core technical reference for public water systems, while Section .2500 addresses public swimming pool regulatory standards. OSHA standards and the Contractor’s Guide cover safety and business requirements.
Contractors applying for the North Carolina Public Utilities license
Water system installation and infrastructure professionals
Utility contractors working with regulated public systems
Contractors seeking compliance in environmental and health-regulated projects
Candidates preparing to pass both trade and business exams
The exam is open book — but success depends on how efficiently you can navigate regulatory codes, environmental standards, and safety requirements.
With this package, you’ll have:
The required North Carolina public water supply regulations
Environmental and public health standards
Construction safety requirements
North Carolina business and law reference
Make sure you’re studying from the correct editions required for testing and walk into your North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor exam fully prepared.