The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Arizona General Small Commercial Contractor (B-2) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Arizona General Small Commercial Contractor B-2 exam while building the licensing and business foundation needed to operate professionally. The 1 Package combines commercial construction exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed reference materials, contractor application assistance, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance in one coordinated solution.

This all-inclusive Arizona B-2 contractor package is designed for experienced builders, commercial construction supervisors, estimators, project managers, qualifying parties, and business owners pursuing authority to perform qualifying small commercial construction work in Arizona.

The Arizona B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor classification applies to qualifying small commercial construction involving new structures and additions built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of people, animals, movable property, or other qualifying uses. The classification includes supervision and management of work performed within its authorized scope.

Small commercial general contracting requires broad construction knowledge. Candidates should prepare for sitework, excavation, concrete, masonry, structural metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, building-code requirements, estimating, plan reading, project coordination, and OSHA construction safety.

Projects may include offices, retail spaces, restaurants, warehouses, commercial additions, tenant improvements, service buildings, institutional spaces, and other qualifying small commercial structures. Each project can present different requirements involving occupancy, construction type, fire resistance, means of egress, accessibility, structural systems, materials, inspections, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination.

The included International Building Code, 2018 supports preparation involving commercial occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance requirements, means of egress, accessibility-related provisions, structural materials, interior finishes, special construction, and inspections.

The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 supports additional study of foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, guards, materials, and common construction assemblies. It is also one of the approved references for the Arizona ROC General Commercial examination used by B-2 applicants.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition supports technical preparation involving cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, proportioning, placement, consolidation, curing, testing, strength, durability, and concrete quality control.

Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports study involving site preparation, trenches, underground piping, bedding, backfill, compaction, dewatering, construction equipment, soil conditions, and safe excavation procedures.

Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders supports focused preparation involving delivery, unloading, storage, hoisting, placement, temporary stability, bridging, attachment, and safe erection practices.

Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 supports study involving measurements, layout, foundations, floor systems, wall framing, roof framing, stairs, doors, windows, tools, materials, fastening, and construction sequencing.

Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, 10th Edition supports preparation involving masonry materials, mortar, grout, concrete masonry units, brick, stone, reinforcement, flashing, movement joints, wall construction, estimating, and safe installation practices.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction-safety preparation involving excavation, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, steel erection, masonry operations, electrical exposure, tools, material handling, personal protective equipment, and commercial jobsite responsibilities.

The package includes 1 year of course access, allowing candidates to prepare around active projects, employment, estimating duties, and personal responsibilities. The course supports organized trade review, code navigation, construction calculations, plan-reading practice, estimating, and confidence-building preparation.

Exam Details

Arizona applicants for the B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor classification may select either the Arizona ROC General Commercial examination or the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.

The Arizona ROC General Commercial trade examination used for B-2 applicants contains 100 questions. Candidates are allowed 240 minutes, and the minimum passing score is 70 percent.

The Arizona ROC examination content outline includes sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, safety, and general building-code knowledge.

Sitework preparation may include property conditions, access, clearing, grading, drainage, underground utilities, soil conditions, excavation, dewatering, temporary protection, equipment staging, and preparation for foundations or underground services.

Concrete preparation may include materials, proportioning, formwork, reinforcement, placement, consolidation, finishing, joints, curing, testing, weather conditions, durability, and quality control.

Masonry preparation may involve brick, concrete masonry units, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, ties, anchors, flashing, weep systems, lintels, control joints, expansion joints, layout, estimating, and protection of completed work.

Metals preparation may include structural-steel components, steel joists, joist girders, bridging, metal framing, connections, handling, erection stability, attachment, coordination, and safe installation practices.

Carpentry preparation may include layout, measurements, floor systems, wall framing, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, blocking, backing, sheathing, fasteners, tools, and materials.

Thermal and moisture protection preparation may involve roofing, flashing, weather-resistant barriers, waterproofing, dampproofing, insulation, sealants, vapor control, drainage, and protection of the building envelope.

Door and window preparation may involve rough openings, frames, jambs, sills, thresholds, glazing coordination, flashing, weather protection, fastening, hardware, clearances, alignment, and operation.

Finishes preparation may include gypsum systems, flooring, ceilings, wall finishes, painting-related preparation, trim, protection of completed work, and coordination among interior trades.

General building-code preparation may include occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance ratings, means of egress, accessibility-related requirements, interior finishes, structural materials, and inspection provisions.

Safety preparation may involve excavation, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, steel erection, masonry work, electrical hazards, tools, lifting, material storage, personal protective equipment, housekeeping, and jobsite access.

Passing an applicable trade examination does not automatically issue the B-2 contractor license. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors must review and approve the complete application before the business may operate under the classification.

Open Book Test

The Arizona ROC General Commercial examination available to B-2 applicants is an open-book test using approved reference materials. Candidates are responsible for bringing permitted references and following the testing provider’s rules regarding highlighting, annotations, permanent tabs, loose materials, calculators, and book inspection.

References may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, and indexed before the examination. Candidates may not write in, highlight, underline, or index their books during the testing session.

Permanent tabs are permitted. Temporary tabs that can be removed without tearing the page are not allowed. Additional loose or attached papers may not be placed inside approved references.

Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator in the examination center. Timed calculation and reference-navigation practice can help candidates use the four-hour examination period more effectively.

All books are highlighted and Tabbed. The prepared materials support organized study of commercial code provisions, sitework, concrete, masonry, steel joists, carpentry, building-envelope systems, finishes, and OSHA safety.

An open-book examination still requires strong trade knowledge. Candidates must identify the subject of each question, determine which approved reference applies, locate the relevant information, interpret it correctly, and complete any required calculation.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the B-2 classification. Review the General Small Commercial Contractor scope to make sure it matches the work the business intends to provide.
2. Select the qualifying party. Identify the individual who will satisfy the applicable commercial construction experience and examination requirements.
3. Choose the trade examination. Select either the Arizona ROC General Commercial examination or the recognized NASCLA Commercial General Building examination.
4. Prepare for the examination. Use the included course, highlighted and tabbed references, calculations, plan-reading exercises, and trade-focused review.
5. Complete the examination process. Pass the applicable trade examination and complete Arizona’s Statutes and Rules requirement unless an authorized waiver applies.
6. Form the business entity. Use the included Business Formation service to establish an LLC or corporation for the small commercial contracting business.
7. Obtain an EIN. Complete EIN Filing with the IRS for business banking, tax administration, hiring employees, payroll, and professional operations.
8. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow Arizona’s process for the individuals required to appear on the contractor license application.
9. Prepare the application. Organize qualifying-party information, experience records, examination documentation, business documents, identification, and required disclosures.
10. Obtain the commercial contractor license bond. Arrange the bond required for the commercial classification and anticipated gross volume of work.
11. Submit the application. Provide the completed application and supporting materials to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
12. Wait for license issuance. Do not advertise, bid, contract for, or perform work requiring the B-2 license until Arizona approves the application and issues an active license.

State Requirements

The B-2 classification is an Arizona general commercial license for qualifying small commercial construction. It does not provide residential general contracting authority.

The proposed qualifying party must demonstrate the experience, knowledge, and skills needed to supervise or perform work within the classification. Experience documentation may describe commercial additions, new structures, sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, roofing, finishes, estimating, scheduling, and field supervision.

The qualifying party must remain associated with the applicant business in the capacity recognized by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Examination records, experience documentation, and the individual’s role in the company should remain consistent throughout the application process.

The legal business entity applying for the license must be properly formed and identified. The business name, ownership information, qualifying-party records, EIN documentation, contractor bond, and application should remain consistent.

Arizona contractor applicants must complete applicable background and disclosure requirements and provide the identity, examination, experience, and business information required for state review.

A commercial contractor license bond is required. The applicable bond amount depends on the commercial license category and anticipated gross volume of Arizona work.

Because B-2 is a commercial-only classification, the residential financial-protection requirements associated with Arizona residential and dual contractor licenses do not apply.

After licensing, the contractor must remain within the authorized B-2 scope, maintain the required bond, renew the license, and keep ownership, address, qualifying-party, and business information current.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Covers excavation, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, steel erection, masonry operations, electrical hazards, tools, personal protective equipment, material handling, and commercial construction safety.
• Included Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Supports study involving foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, guards, materials, and common construction assemblies.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2018
  Supports preparation involving commercial occupancies, construction types, fire resistance, means of egress, structural materials, accessibility-related provisions, finishes, and inspections.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  Supports study of concrete ingredients, proportioning, placement, consolidation, curing, testing, strength, durability, and quality control.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Supports preparation involving sitework, trenching, underground piping, bedding, backfill, dewatering, equipment, soil conditions, and safe field procedures.
• Included Book: Technical Digest No. 9 – Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
  Supports study of delivery, storage, hoisting, placement, bridging, erection stability, attachment, and safe handling of steel joists and joist girders.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Supports preparation involving measurement, layout, foundations, floors, wall framing, roofs, stairs, doors, windows, tools, materials, and construction sequencing.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry – Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Supports study of brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, flashing, movement joints, wall construction, layout, and estimating.

All books are highlighted and Tabbed.

The package includes a $600 refundable book deposit. The deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Exam Room Approved Books

• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  The approved construction-safety reference for the Arizona ROC General Commercial examination.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  An approved code reference for the Arizona ROC General Commercial examination.
• International Building Code, 2018
  The primary approved commercial building-code reference for the Arizona ROC General Commercial examination.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Technical Digest No. 9, Carpentry and Building Construction, and Modern Masonry are study references and are not allowed in the examination center for the Arizona ROC General Commercial exam.

Test Information and Study Materials

Effective B-2 preparation should combine commercial code navigation, sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors, windows, finishes, estimating, plan reading, and safety.

Candidates should practice calculations involving area, volume, excavation quantities, concrete quantities, masonry materials, framing quantities, roof slopes, material coverage, waste, labor, and unit conversions.

Reference-navigation practice should focus on the three approved exam-room books. The additional trade references help candidates build the construction knowledge needed for questions based on industry practices and field experience.

Study sessions should follow the normal sequence of a commercial project, beginning with site evaluation and excavation before moving through foundations, structural systems, enclosure, interior work, inspections, and project closeout.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Arizona B-2 candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure.

The course divides General Small Commercial Contractor preparation into manageable subjects, including sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, building-envelope systems, doors, windows, finishes, code requirements, estimating, plan reading, and OSHA safety.

Reference-navigation exercises help candidates identify the correct approved book, locate useful chapters and tables, interpret construction details, and connect calculations with commercial building conditions.

The highlighted and tabbed books support efficient navigation, but repeated practice remains essential. Working with the references throughout the course helps candidates become familiar with their organization and reduces unnecessary searching during the exam.

Application Service supports the Arizona licensing stage by helping organize qualifying-party information, examination records, experience documentation, business records, and required application materials.

Business Formation establishes an LLC or corporation so the customer has a legally structured small commercial construction business. EIN Filing with the IRS provides the federal identification number used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate professionally.

Contractor Compliance Guidance supports a clearer understanding of responsibilities associated with maintaining the contractor license, commercial bond, qualifying party, company information, and authorized scope of work.

No preparation program or business service guarantees an examination result, licensing approval, earnings, or business success. The package provides organized preparation, reference materials, course access, application assistance, and business setup services for pursuing the Arizona B-2 licensing path.

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes eight commercial construction, building-code, concrete, excavation, steel-joist, carpentry, masonry, and safety references, 1 year of course access, Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

What is the total cost?

The package cost is $2,715. A $600 refundable book deposit brings the total due to $3,315. The package is all-inclusive with no hidden fees.

How does the refundable book deposit work?

The $600 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.

Is the Arizona B-2 examination open book?

Yes. The Arizona ROC General Commercial examination available to B-2 applicants is open book using approved OSHA, International Residential Code, and International Building Code references.

How many questions are on the Arizona ROC General Commercial exam?

The examination contains 100 questions. Candidates have 240 minutes to complete it, and the minimum passing score is 70 percent.

Can a B-2 applicant use the NASCLA examination?

Yes. Arizona B-2 applicants may select the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors instead of the Arizona ROC General Commercial trade examination.

Does B-2 cover residential general contracting?

No. B-2 is a commercial classification. Residential construction requires the appropriate Arizona residential or dual contractor license.

Are all included books permitted in the exam room?

No. The Arizona ROC General Commercial exam permits OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, the 2018 International Residential Code, and the 2018 International Building Code. The other included books support trade preparation outside the examination room.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books are highlighted and Tabbed to support organized preparation and efficient reference navigation.

How long should I allow for the book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Does the package include licensing and business setup?

Yes. The package includes Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

Does passing the examination automatically issue the license?

No. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors must approve the complete application and issue an active B-2 license before the business may operate under the classification.