Required Books
Many of the references listed are required and can be taken in to the exam. The is a semi-open books exam. References can be highlighted and tabbed prior to testing with permanent tabs.
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The Arizona Business Management exam is required.
All Contractors are required to obtain bonds. The amount is based on the license classification and the yearly work volume. For the lowest priced bonds in Arizona call 602-678-1200
Applicants are required to have 4 years of verifiable experience.
Installation and repair of electrical systems.
*Note: AZ applicants applying for the R-11 Electrical (Residential) have a choice of trade exams. They can elect to take either the NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Residential Electrical Contractors or the AZ ROC Electrical (Residential) exam. There are differences in these exams. See the PSI CIB for each exam to compare the differences and determine which exam best fits your business needs.
To apply for a license, contact:
Registrar of Contractors
800 West Washington St. 6th floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602)542-1525
www.rc.state.az.us/
To apply for an exam, contact:
PSI Licensure: Certification
ATTN: Examination Registration GA
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267
www.psiexams.com
Important Contacts
Rather than reciprocal agreements with other states, Arizona waives the trade exam for any applicant who has been the qualifying party within the last 5 years for a license in good standing in a classification the Registrar deems equivalelnt in another state, and passed a comaprable trade exam to obtain that license.
The exam is 110 multiple-choice questions, with a 4 hour time limit and requires 70% to pass.
Exam fees are $66.00 for one exam and $116.00 for two (Business Management and one trade)
Exam topics include General Electrical Knowledge 6 qeustions, Service Feeders and Branch Circuits 18 questions, Grounding and Bonding 16 questions, Conductors and Cables 12 questions, Raceways and Boxes 15 questions, Special Occupancies and Equipment 3 questions, Electrical Devices 2 questions, Motors 3 questions, Low Voltage 2 questions, Lighting 6 questions, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems 5 questions, Safety 5 questions, Overcurrent Protection 7 questions and Photovoltaics 10 questions
AZ applicants applying for the R-11 Electrical (Residential) have a choice of trade exams. They can elect to take either the NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Residential Electrical Contractors or the AZ ROC Electrical (Residential) exam.
American Contractors carries many of the exam references needed as well as study aids and practie test CDs to help individuals pass the Arizona Residential Electrical classification.
