North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor Highlighted & Tabbed Books Allowed into Exam Package

Prepare for the North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor exam with the two references identified for use inside the examination room. This focused package is designed for candidates who want properly organized copies of the approved books without purchasing a larger collection of general study references.

Each book is prepared with highlighting and permanent tabs to make important sections easier to identify during study sessions and locate during the open-book examination. Instead of beginning with unorganized references, candidates receive materials arranged to support faster navigation, more structured review, and efficient use of testing time.

The package includes the North Carolina public swimming pool rules and the equipment and chemical standard for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and other recreational water facilities. Together, these references address regulatory and technical information connected to public pool construction, equipment, water treatment, circulation, operation, maintenance, and recreational water safety.

This package is especially useful for candidates who already have a study plan or supporting preparation materials and need the specific books permitted in the North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor examination room. The highlighted and tabbed format helps turn two detailed references into practical exam-day tools.

What You Get

Exam Details

The North Carolina Swimming Pools examination is associated with the S(Swimming Pools) specialty classification regulated by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. The examination is one part of the qualification process for applicants seeking authority to perform work covered by this classification.

• Examination: North Carolina Swimming Pools
• Contractor Classification: S(Swimming Pools)
• Number of Questions: 60
• Time Allowed: 120 minutes
• Passing Score: 70%
• Format: Open book

The examination addresses technical knowledge and contractor responsibilities associated with swimming pool construction, service, repair, equipment, circulation, filtration, maintenance, concrete work, design, and applicable regulations. Candidates may also encounter subjects involving excavation notifications, liens, erosion control, sedimentation requirements, and related construction responsibilities.

With 120 minutes available for 60 questions, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes per question. That pace makes book familiarity important. An open-book test does not provide enough time to research every subject from the beginning. Candidates should study the materials in advance and practice locating information through the table of contents, indexes, numbered regulations, section headings, highlights, and tabs.

Because this is a preparation service, allow up to 15 business days for highlighting, tabbing, and order preparation. Candidates should place their order well before their scheduled examination date. The preparation period allows the books to be organized carefully before shipment.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor examination is an open-book test. Open book means candidates may use specifically approved references during the examination. It does not mean that every pool-construction book, study guide, code book, or personal note may be brought into the testing room.

This package is limited to the two references identified for exam-room use. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved books to the testing appointment and following all current testing-center rules regarding reference materials.

The highlighting and permanent tabs are intended to make navigation more efficient. Highlighted passages help draw attention to important requirements, definitions, technical provisions, and regulatory language. Tabs divide the books into recognizable subject areas so candidates can move to relevant sections without repeatedly scanning the entire reference.

Even with prepared books, successful open-book testing depends on familiarity. Candidates should work through both references before exam day. Practice locating definitions, equipment provisions, water-quality requirements, construction standards, operational rules, and other commonly tested material. The goal is to recognize where information is located before the examination begins.

Testing personnel make the final determination regarding materials permitted in the examination room. Candidates should keep their references clean and organized. Loose sheets, removable notes, unauthorized inserts, detachable flags, or other prohibited additions should not be placed in the books.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the S(Swimming Pools) classification. Confirm that the classification corresponds with the type of swimming pool contracting work the applicant intends to perform.
2. Select the appropriate license limitation. North Carolina general contractor licenses are issued with limitations that affect the value of projects a licensee may undertake.
3. Complete the licensing application. Submit the information and documentation requested by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
4. Identify the qualifier. The qualifier is the individual who satisfies the examination requirement for the applicable classification.
5. Provide required business and financial information. The applicant must meet the requirements associated with the requested license limitation and business structure.
6. Receive examination eligibility. Applicants must be approved through the Board’s process before scheduling the applicable examination.
7. Schedule the examination. Follow the registration and scheduling instructions provided after eligibility is granted.
8. Prepare with the approved references. Study both books and practice navigating the highlighted and tabbed sections.
9. Take the examination. Bring the required identification and only materials allowed under the current testing rules.
10. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examination does not by itself issue a contractor license. The licensing application must receive final approval.

State Requirements

The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors regulates general contractor licensing in the state. The S(Swimming Pools) specialty classification covers specialized work involving the construction, service, and repair of swimming pools.

The classification includes work such as excavation and grading for swimming pools, construction of pool structures, pool decks, walkways, tiling, coping, pumps, filters, chemical feeders, and related equipment. The scope may include concrete, gunite, fiberglass, metal-walled, steel-walled, plastic-type, and liner-based swimming pool construction methods recognized within the classification.

Certain work is outside the direct scope of the Swimming Pools classification. Direct connections to sanitary sewer systems or potable water lines and electrical work such as grounding, bonding, and final electrical connections may require appropriately licensed professionals.

North Carolina licenses are issued under project limitations. The limitation requested by the applicant affects the financial or bonding qualifications that must be satisfied and the maximum value of a single project the contractor may undertake. Applicants should choose a limitation that aligns with their intended business activities and project sizes.

The individual passing the examination acts as the qualifier for the applicant or licensed entity. Passing the examination demonstrates satisfaction of the examination component, but it is not a contractor license by itself. The Board must approve the complete application and determine that all applicable licensing requirements have been met.

Reference Books

• Public Swimming Pools – North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Section .2500, North Carolina Administrative Code
  This reference contains North Carolina rules affecting public swimming pools. It addresses regulatory subjects involving plans, construction, equipment, operation, water quality, maintenance, safety, inspections, and public health requirements. The numbered rule structure makes careful tabbing and familiarity especially useful when locating specific provisions during an examination.
• Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities
  This standard addresses equipment, components, systems, materials, and chemicals used in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and other recreational water facilities. It supports review of technical subjects involving circulation, filtration, treatment equipment, chemical systems, product performance, sanitation, and recreational water safety.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following two highlighted and tabbed references are included in this package and identified for use inside the North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor examination room:

• Public Swimming Pools – North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Section .2500, North Carolina Administrative Code
  North Carolina’s public swimming pool rules covering regulatory, construction, operational, water-quality, equipment, maintenance, and safety provisions.
• Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities
  The technical standard covering performance and safety requirements for recreational water equipment, systems, components, materials, and chemicals.

This product is a focused exam-room package. It does not include general pool-maintenance manuals, concrete books, shotcrete guides, business and law references, excavation guides, erosion-control books, or other supporting study publications.

Candidates should use only materials permitted under the rules in effect for their examination appointment. Bringing an unapproved book or adding prohibited material to an approved reference may prevent that material from being used during the test.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin preparing by learning the structure of each book. Review the table of contents, chapter order, definitions, appendices, indexes, numbered rules, tables, and major headings. Tabs are most effective when the candidate already understands what each tab represents and what type of information is found in that section.

Filtration and circulation are important study areas. Review how pumps, filters, piping, drains, inlets, outlets, skimmers, valves, strainers, gauges, and treatment equipment work together. Develop an understanding of water movement through a recreational water system and the role each component plays in effective operation.

Study water treatment and chemical systems with attention to equipment operation, sanitation, chemical feeders, disinfection, testing, and safe handling. The examination may require candidates to apply technical knowledge rather than simply identify a sentence in a reference.

Public pool regulations should be reviewed carefully. Focus on definitions, construction provisions, plans, equipment requirements, water quality, operational responsibilities, maintenance, safety features, and regulatory compliance. Numbered administrative rules can be detailed, so practice moving between related subsections.

Use the highlighted text as a study aid rather than as a replacement for reading. Highlights help identify important content, but candidates should understand the surrounding provisions and how requirements relate to one another. A question may require interpreting a rule in context rather than locating a single highlighted phrase.

During practice sessions, set a timer and work through sample questions while using the books. First attempt to identify the correct reference. Then determine the likely chapter or tab. Finally, locate and confirm the answer. Repeating this process builds the navigation skills needed for a timed open-book test.

Candidates should also prepare for questions that draw on practical trade knowledge. Study the relationships between pool design, structural construction, circulation, filtration, equipment installation, water treatment, maintenance, and safe operation. Reference navigation is most effective when supported by a working understanding of swimming pool systems.

Before the examination, inspect both books. Make sure tabs remain securely attached and pages are free from loose papers or unauthorized additions. Pack the references with the identification and appointment materials required for test day.

Allow up to 15 business days for preparation. The highlighting and tabbing process is completed before the package is shipped. Ordering early helps ensure adequate time for delivery and personal study before the scheduled examination.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor candidates prepare with organized, trade-focused materials. This package removes the time-consuming task of beginning with completely unmarked references and gives candidates a more practical foundation for open-book study.

The highlighting identifies important material throughout the books, while permanent tabs create recognizable navigation points. This structure can help candidates organize their review, move between major subjects, and become more comfortable with detailed technical and regulatory information.

Preparation is not limited to finding answers. Candidates need to understand pool systems, recognize the subject being tested, select the correct reference, and locate the applicable requirement within a limited amount of time. The highlighted and tabbed format supports that process by making the books easier to study and navigate.

1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to combine organized references with consistent review, practice-oriented preparation, and repeated book-navigation exercises. Working with the materials before exam day can build familiarity, improve study efficiency, and create greater confidence when approaching the North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor examination.

Is the North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor examination open book?

Yes. The North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor examination is an open-book test. Only references identified as approved for the examination may be taken into the testing room.

Which books are included in this package?

The package includes Public Swimming Pools, Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Section .2500 of the North Carolina Administrative Code, and Equipment and Chemicals for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Recreational Water Facilities.

Are both included books allowed into the exam room?

Yes. This package contains the two references identified for use in the North Carolina Swimming Pools Contractor examination room.

Are the books already highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The books are prepared with highlighting and permanent tabs to support organized study and faster navigation.

How long does order preparation take?

Allow up to 15 business days for highlighting, tabbing, and preparation before shipment. Order well in advance of the scheduled examination date.

Does this package include a course or practice examinations?

No. This product is a focused package containing the two highlighted and tabbed books allowed into the examination. It does not include course access or practice examinations.

Does this package include every book used to study for the trade exam?

No. The package is limited to the two exam-room-approved references. Candidates may use additional study materials outside the testing center to develop broader trade knowledge.

How many questions are on the examination?

The North Carolina Swimming Pools examination contains 60 questions.

How much time is allowed for the examination?

Candidates are allowed 120 minutes to complete the examination.

What score is required to pass?

The required passing score is 70%.

Do highlighted and tabbed books eliminate the need to study?

No. Prepared books improve organization, but candidates still need to understand the exam subjects and practice locating information. Familiarity with both references is essential for efficient open-book testing.

Does passing the examination automatically issue a contractor license?

No. Passing the examination satisfies only one part of the licensing process. The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors must approve the complete application and confirm that all applicable requirements have been met.