SCOPE OF WORK
Installation and repair of water and gas piping systems, fire protection systems, and sewage treatment systems. Included are all fixtures, vents, and devices common to the industry, as well as solar applications. This scope includes all R-37R subclassifications

The R-37 exam is 100 questions in 240 minutes, with a minimum passing score of 70%. The R-37 Solar exam is 30 questions in 75 minutes, with a minimum passing score of 70%.

For the R-37 exam:

The reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination. The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available. For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.

Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator in the examination center.

The following reference material is allowed in the examination center:

Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA),

International Fuel Gas Code, 2018

International Mechanical Code, 2018

International Plumbing Code, 2018

NFPA 13 - Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 Edition

NFPA 13D - Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and TwoFamily Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2007 Edition

NFPA 13R -Sprinkler Systems for Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2007 Edition

On-site Wastewater Treatment Facility Provisions in Unified Water Quality Permit Rule, Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 9, 2006.

The following reference material is NOT allowed in the examination center:

Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 7th Edition

IPT's Pipe Trades Handbook, 1991

Boiler Operator's Guide, 4th edition

Arizona 811: Arizona Blue Stake 

Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd edition

Candidates are responsible for bringing their own references to the examination center. Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, annotated and/or indexed prior to the examination session. However, references may not be written in during the examination session. Any candidate caught writing, highlighting, underlining and/or indexing in the references during the examination will be reported to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Furthermore, candidates are not permitted to bring in any additional papers (loose or attached) with their approved references. References may be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only. (permanent tabs are defined as tabs that would tear the page if removed). Temporary tabs, (defined as Post-It notes, or other tabs that may be removed without tearing the page) are not allowed and must be removed from the reference before the exam will begin. If you are downloading from the Internet, you may bring this reference into the testing center with you as long as it is bound. You can have it spiral bound or you may hole-punch it and put it in a binder. 

For the R-37 Solar Exam:

The following reference material is allowed in the examination center:

International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition,

The following reference material is NOT allowed in the examination center:

Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual