The Virginia Swimming Pool Construction Contracting - Book Rental Package from 1 Exam Prep provides PSI-approved reference materials required for contractors pursuing the Swimming Pool Construction (POL) classification through the Virginia Board for Contractors. This rental package includes all textbooks aligned with DPOR and PSI exam specifications, covering pool and spa design, structural construction, filtration and circulation systems, electrical and plumbing integration, and safety regulations. It prepares Class A and B contractor candidates for the PSI-administered technical exam while ensuring compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Through 1 Exam Prep’s rental system, contractors gain access to all necessary study resources to meet state licensing standards for professional swimming pool construction in Virginia.

The complete set of highlighted and tabbed exam books includes:
Certified Pool-Spa Operator Handbook
Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
Guide to Shotcrete
International Building Code, 2021
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011
Virginia License Requirements:
Virginia requires two licenses to become a contractor: Business (Class A or B only) to be taken by the Designated Employee and Technical/Trade to be taken by the Qualified Individual. This Class A or B license covers the business portion and is required by the Designated Employee or member of responsible management. There is an 8-hour Pre-License requirement for all new Virginia Contractors. The same person who takes the Pre-License course must be the same person who takes the Class A/B exams.
Class A – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $120,000 or more, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is $750,000 or more. The Company must have a $45k minimum net worth. Class A applicants must have a minimum five years experience.
Class B – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $10,000 or more, but less than $120,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is $150,000 or more, but less than $750,000 The company must have a minimum net worth of $15,000. Class B applicants must have a minimum three years experience.
Class C – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but no more than $10,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is no more than $150,000. Class C applicants must have a minimum two years experience.