Arizona A-9 Swimming Pool Contractor
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EXAM OVERVIEW
The Arizona A-9 Swimming Pools (Commercial) and B-5 General Swimming Pool
Contractor (Residential) exam is a closed-book test administered by PSI Services
through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Key exam specifications:
Feature Details
Questions 50 (A-9/B-5 combined trade exam)
Time Limit 2 hours (120 minutes)
Passing Score 70% (35 correct out of 50)
Testing Agency PSI Services for Arizona ROC
Exam Content Areas (from Prometric exam outline) :
Topic Percentage
Swimming Pools (General) 25%
Waste and Vent Piping 13%
,Topic Percentage
Water Treatment 12%
Filtration 12%
Gas Piping 11%
Tubs, Therapeutic Pools & Spas 10%
Electrical 6%
Safety 5%
Measurements and Markings 4%
Circulation 3%
SECTION 1: LICENSE SCOPE & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-
10)
1. What is the minimum bond amount required for an Arizona A-9 Swimming
Pool Contractor license?
A) $2,500
B) $4,500
C) $9,000
D) $15,000
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Arizona requires a minimum $9,000 bond for commercial contracting
licenses, including A-9, to ensure financial responsibility and protect consumers .
2. Which of the following is included in the A-9 Swimming Pools (Commercial)
license scope?
A) Construction of buildings adjacent to the pool
B) Installation of pool piping, fittings, backflow prevention devices, and waste lines
C) Installation of electrical wiring from the service panel to the pool equipment
D) Landscape design and installation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The A-9 scope includes pool piping, fittings, backflow prevention
devices, waste lines, and other integral parts of a swimming pool. It also includes
wiring from pool equipment to the first readily accessible disconnect, but not from
the service panel .
3. Which license classification is required for residential swimming pool
construction and repair?
A) A-9 only
B) B-5 only
C) Both A-9 and B-5 (trade test is equivalent)
D) CR-79
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: The trade test is considered equivalent for A-9 and B-5 classifications.
Upon passing the CBME (Business Management Exam) and trade exam, either
license classification may be applied for without further testing .
4. Under Arizona ROC regulations, which activity must be performed by a
subcontractor with an appropriate license if outside the A-9 scope?
A) Pool plumbing installation
B) Filter installation
C) Electrical service upgrade
D) Backflow prevention device installation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Electrical service upgrades require an appropriately licensed electrical
contractor. The A-9 license covers wiring from pool equipment to the first readily
accessible disconnect only .
5. Which document is essential to establish the scope, terms, and conditions
of a pool construction project?
A) Change order
B) Bid sheet
C) Contract
D) Invoice
Correct Answer: C
Practice Exam Questions And Correct
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Rationales 2026 Q&A Instant Download
EXAM OVERVIEW
The Arizona A-9 Swimming Pools (Commercial) and B-5 General Swimming Pool
Contractor (Residential) exam is a closed-book test administered by PSI Services
through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Key exam specifications:
Feature Details
Questions 50 (A-9/B-5 combined trade exam)
Time Limit 2 hours (120 minutes)
Passing Score 70% (35 correct out of 50)
Testing Agency PSI Services for Arizona ROC
Exam Content Areas (from Prometric exam outline) :
Topic Percentage
Swimming Pools (General) 25%
Waste and Vent Piping 13%
,Topic Percentage
Water Treatment 12%
Filtration 12%
Gas Piping 11%
Tubs, Therapeutic Pools & Spas 10%
Electrical 6%
Safety 5%
Measurements and Markings 4%
Circulation 3%
SECTION 1: LICENSE SCOPE & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-
10)
1. What is the minimum bond amount required for an Arizona A-9 Swimming
Pool Contractor license?
A) $2,500
B) $4,500
C) $9,000
D) $15,000
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Arizona requires a minimum $9,000 bond for commercial contracting
licenses, including A-9, to ensure financial responsibility and protect consumers .
2. Which of the following is included in the A-9 Swimming Pools (Commercial)
license scope?
A) Construction of buildings adjacent to the pool
B) Installation of pool piping, fittings, backflow prevention devices, and waste lines
C) Installation of electrical wiring from the service panel to the pool equipment
D) Landscape design and installation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The A-9 scope includes pool piping, fittings, backflow prevention
devices, waste lines, and other integral parts of a swimming pool. It also includes
wiring from pool equipment to the first readily accessible disconnect, but not from
the service panel .
3. Which license classification is required for residential swimming pool
construction and repair?
A) A-9 only
B) B-5 only
C) Both A-9 and B-5 (trade test is equivalent)
D) CR-79
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: The trade test is considered equivalent for A-9 and B-5 classifications.
Upon passing the CBME (Business Management Exam) and trade exam, either
license classification may be applied for without further testing .
4. Under Arizona ROC regulations, which activity must be performed by a
subcontractor with an appropriate license if outside the A-9 scope?
A) Pool plumbing installation
B) Filter installation
C) Electrical service upgrade
D) Backflow prevention device installation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Electrical service upgrades require an appropriately licensed electrical
contractor. The A-9 license covers wiring from pool equipment to the first readily
accessible disconnect only .
5. Which document is essential to establish the scope, terms, and conditions
of a pool construction project?
A) Change order
B) Bid sheet
C) Contract
D) Invoice
Correct Answer: C
