{"product_id":"the-1-package-all-inclusive-north-carolina-water-purification-and-sewage-disposal-contractor-licensing-business-setup","title":"The 1 Package: All-Inclusive North Carolina Water Purification and Sewage Disposal Contractor Licensing \u0026 Business Setup","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eThe 1 Package: All-Inclusive North Carolina Water Purification and Sewage Disposal Contractor Licensing \u0026amp; Business Setup\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the North Carolina Water Purification and Sewage Disposal Contractor examination, organize your contractor-license application, and establish your business with one comprehensive program. The 1 Package combines professionally highlighted and tabbed reference books, one year of trade-course access, self-study preparation, live-class instruction, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-inclusive package is designed for contractors preparing to work on water and wastewater treatment systems and facilities in North Carolina. The examination covers multiple construction disciplines, including concrete, reinforcing steel, formwork, shotcrete, excavation, grading, construction safety, water-supply regulations, erosion control, underground utility protection, liens, and contractor laws. The 1 Package organizes these subjects into a practical preparation and licensing path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll twelve included references are professionally highlighted and tabbed. Highlighting directs attention to important safety rules, water-supply regulations, construction methods, definitions, technical procedures, regulatory provisions, and trade concepts. Permanent tabs divide each reference into useful subject areas, helping candidates review the material efficiently and practice navigating the two books permitted inside the examination room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included trade course combines flexible self-study preparation with live-class instruction. Self-study access allows candidates to review lessons, work through technical subjects, and practice using the reference books on their own schedule. The live class provides guided review of the major examination categories and a structured way to address difficult subjects. The package includes 1 year of course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is $2,655, plus a refundable $700 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,355. The $700 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition. Please allow 15 business days for the books to be professionally highlighted and tabbed before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twelve professionally highlighted and tabbed North Carolina Water Purification and Sewage Disposal Contractor references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam-Room References:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two included references are prepared for use during the open-book examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy-Only References:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ten additional books support preparation for concrete, reinforcement, shotcrete, formwork, excavation, erosion control, contractor law, and licensing topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-study preparation and live-class instruction are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Formation:\u003c\/strong\u003e LLC or corporation formation to establish the customer’s business entity so it is legally structured and ready to operate as a water purification and sewage disposal contractor in North Carolina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEIN Filing with the IRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance obtaining an Employer Identification Number so the business can open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor Compliance Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance understanding compliance requirements applicable to North Carolina contractors so the business is positioned for long-term operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2,655.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Book Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $700.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Initial Payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e $3,355.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit Return Terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e The $700 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Water Purification and Sewage Disposal Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Examination eligibility is determined through the licensing process before a candidate registers and schedules a testing appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e PU — Water Purification and Sewage Disposal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\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 examination content outline includes the following subject areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShotcrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Reinforcement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcavation and Grading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Regulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaws and Regulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Call:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion and Sedimentation Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete, concrete reinforcement, and formwork account for a substantial portion of the examination. Candidates should understand concrete ingredients, mixture characteristics, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, reinforcing-bar practices, supports, spacing, clearances, splices, form pressures, bracing, shores, stripping, and jobsite safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcavation, grading, shotcrete, and safety are also major categories. Preparation should include trenching, soil conditions, protective systems, equipment practices, backfilling, compaction, shotcrete materials, surface preparation, placement methods, curing, testing, and worker protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Water Purification and Sewage Disposal Contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates may use only the references approved for this classification. This package includes two exam-room-approved books and ten additional references that are provided for study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approved books are the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies. The other ten books contain important examination material but are not allowed inside the testing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Tabs must be permanent and securely attached to the pages. Removable index flags, temporary tabs, and Post-it-style markers are not accepted. Notes may not be written on the tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose papers and attached supplemental materials are not permitted. Candidates may not write in their books during the examination session. Printed regulations should be complete and properly bound when presented for inspection at the testing center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120-minute testing period provides an average of approximately two minutes and twenty-four seconds per question. Candidates should practice identifying the subject, choosing the correct reference, locating the applicable tab, and confirming the answer without spending unnecessary time searching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the Water Purification and Sewage Disposal classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the classification matches the water and wastewater treatment construction work the business intends to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the appropriate license limitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the limitation that fits the company’s financial qualifications and anticipated project values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish the business entity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form the LLC or corporation under which the contracting business will operate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObtain the EIN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the IRS filing used for business banking, tax administration, payroll, and employee hiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the qualifier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designate the individual whose accepted examination will qualify the company for the requested classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the licensing application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Assemble the required ownership, qualifier, business, financial, and background information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the included Application Service.\u003c\/strong\u003e Receive assistance organizing the applicable application information and supporting documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination eligibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e After approval, follow the instructions provided for registering and scheduling the examination with PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring the required identification and only the approved references that comply with testing-center rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the licensing process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Satisfy the remaining board requirements before the license is issued.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain contractor compliance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the business entity, licensing records, renewals, tax information, and required filings properly organized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassing the examination completes the testing portion of the process but does not independently issue a contractor license. The applicant and business entity must satisfy the applicable requirements of the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Carolina generally requires a general contractor license when the total value of a covered construction project is $40,000 or more. The contractor must hold a classification and limitation appropriate for the type of work and the value of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Water Purification and Sewage Disposal specialty classification covers construction related to water and wastewater systems and water and wastewater treatment facilities. It also includes site work, grading, and paving of parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters when those activities are ancillary to construction of a covered treatment facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification also includes certain specialty work performed as part of water and wastewater treatment facility construction, including concrete construction, insulation, interior construction, masonry construction, roofing, and metal erection. This broad scope is reflected in the examination’s emphasis on concrete, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, formwork, excavation, safety, and water-supply regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe applicant must designate a qualifier whose accepted examination supports the requested classification. The classification identifies the type of contracting work the licensed business may perform, while the license limitation governs the monetary value of projects the contractor may undertake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness formation creates the legal LLC or corporation under which the contractor operates. EIN filing provides the federal identification number commonly used for banking, tax management, payroll, and employee-related activities. These services are included to help establish an organized business foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes twelve professionally highlighted and tabbed references. Two books are approved for exam-room use, while ten books are included for study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North 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 Contains construction safety requirements involving excavation, personal protective equipment, scaffolds, fall protection, concrete operations, tools, material handling, respiratory protection, and workplace hazards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains North Carolina requirements involving public water-supply systems, construction standards, treatment, water-system components, monitoring, operation, and regulatory responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North 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 Supports preparation for One Call requirements, underground utility markings, excavation notifications, safe digging, communication, and excavator responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Contractor’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 Covers contractor licensing, business organization, contracts, project management, financial administration, risk, insurance, liens, and professional responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North 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 Contains administrative rules governing erosion and sedimentation control for land-disturbing construction activities in North Carolina.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North 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 Provides the statutory framework for controlling sedimentation caused by land-disturbing activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviews soils, trenching, excavation, pipe installation, dewatering, grading, backfilling, compaction, equipment, estimating, and underground construction practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers cementitious materials, aggregates, water, admixtures, mixture proportioning, placement, curing, strength, durability, testing, and quality control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Guide to Shotcrete, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Addresses shotcrete materials, equipment, surface preparation, application methods, reinforcement, curing, inspection, testing, and quality considerations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers reinforcing-bar identification, handling, supports, spacing, clearances, tolerances, splices, placement procedures, and reinforced-concrete field practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: SP-4 Formwork for Concrete, 2014, 8th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Only — Not Allowed in the Exam Room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviews formwork materials, design principles, loads, pressures, shores, reshoring, construction, tolerances, stripping, and safety practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: Laws 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 Contains statutes and administrative rules involving contractor classifications, limitations, qualifiers, applications, renewals, responsibilities, and enforcement.\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 included references are approved for use inside the North Carolina Water Purification and Sewage Disposal 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\u003eSupports safety questions involving excavation, protective equipment, concrete operations, access, scaffolds, tools, material handling, and other construction-site requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports questions involving North Carolina public water-supply rules, treatment requirements, system components, construction provisions, and regulatory responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other ten included books are study-only references and must not be taken into the examination room for this classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included trade course provides 1 year of self-study access and live-class instruction. Candidates can use the self-study component to review subjects repeatedly and attend the live class for guided preparation across the examination categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with concrete, reinforcement, and formwork because these subjects account for 21 of the 50 questions. Review concrete materials, mixture properties, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, bar identification, spacing, supports, clearances, splices, form loads, pressures, bracing, shores, and stripping procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShotcrete accounts for five questions. Study dry-mix and wet-mix processes, delivery equipment, surface preparation, reinforcement, nozzle operation, rebound, construction joints, curing, inspection, and quality-control practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcavation and grading account for seven questions. Review soil conditions, trenches, slopes, protective systems, access, spoil placement, dewatering, equipment, backfill, compaction, and underground utility precautions. Connect these topics with the approved occupational safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regulations represent a smaller category, but exact regulatory language may be important. Practice navigating Title 15A Subchapter 18C and locating definitions, construction provisions, treatment-related requirements, system standards, and administrative responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Call and erosion-control subjects must be studied before the examination because their primary references are not allowed in the testing room. Review excavation notifications, utility markings, tolerance-zone awareness, land-disturbing activities, stabilization, sediment-control measures, inspections, and contractor obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse timed reference exercises throughout the course. Identify the question topic, choose the correct approved reference, locate the applicable tab, and confirm the answer from the relevant passage or table. Repeated practice helps candidates develop both technical knowledge and efficient navigation habits.\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 supports candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, live instruction, self-study preparation, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. The 1 Package connects examination preparation, licensing assistance, and business setup in one coordinated program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlighted and tabbed books reduce the time required to organize twelve technical, regulatory, and legal references. Highlighting directs attention to important information, while permanent tabs create practical navigation points for repeated study and exam-day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade course helps candidates review concrete, reinforcement, formwork, shotcrete, excavation, safety, water regulations, erosion control, One Call requirements, contractor law, and licensing responsibilities. Live instruction offers guided preparation, while self-study access supports flexible review throughout the one-year access period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication Service helps organize licensing paperwork and supporting information. Business Formation establishes the LLC or corporation, while EIN filing supports business banking, tax administration, employee hiring, and professional operations. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand responsibilities associated with operating a North Carolina water purification and sewage disposal contracting business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo course or administrative service guarantees a passing score, license approval, or business outcome. Examination performance, accurate application information, financial qualification, and compliance with applicable licensing requirements remain essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included in The 1 Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes twelve highlighted and tabbed books, 1 year of trade-course access, self-study preparation, live-class instruction, Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is the total initial payment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is $2,655, plus a refundable $700 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $3,355.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow is the $700 book deposit refunded?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe $700 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long is the course available?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes 1 year of course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre live classes and self-study included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The trade course includes both live-class instruction and flexible self-study preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all twelve 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 Title 15A Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies are approved for exam-room use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs Application Service included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Application Service is included as part of The 1 Package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the package include business formation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. LLC or corporation formation is included to establish the legal structure of the contracting business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs EIN filing included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. EIN filing with the IRS is included to support business banking, tax administration, employee hiring, and professional operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long do the books take to prepare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the package guarantee a passing score or license approval?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The package provides preparation and administrative support, but examination results and licensing decisions depend on the candidate and applicant meeting all applicable requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46206133502009,"sku":null,"price":3355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/NC-WATER-PURIFICATION-ONEPACKAGE.jpg?v=1784930744","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/the-1-package-all-inclusive-north-carolina-water-purification-and-sewage-disposal-contractor-licensing-business-setup","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}