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PSI licensure:certification3210 E TropicanaLas Vegas, NV 89121www.psiexams.comSTATE OF ALABAMAGENERAL CONTRACTORSCANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETINExamination Checklist.......................................... 1Examination Registration Form ............................... 2Examinations by PSI licensure:certification ................ 3Guidelines for License Application/Qualification.......... 3Examination Registration and Scheduling Procedures .... 3Fees .................................................... 3Internet Registration ................................ 3Standard Mail Registration.......................... 3Telephone Registration ............................. 3Fax Registration ...................................... 4Scheduling an Examination ......................... 4Rescheduling an Examination ...................... 4Canceling an Examination .......................... 4Missed Appointment or Late Cancellation........ 4Special Examination Arrangements ............... 4Examination Site Locations.................................... 5Emergency Examination Center Closing.......... 4Social Security Confidentiality..................... 5Reporting to the Examination Site ........................... 5Required Identification ............................. 5Security Procedures ................................. 5Taking the Examination by Computer ....................... 5Identification Screen ................................ 6Tutorial................................................ 6Examination Question Example.................... 6Examination Review................................. 6Score Reporting ................................................. 6Duplicate Score Reports ....................................... 6Tips for Preparing for your License Examination .......... 6Examination Content Outline ................................. 7Special Arrangement Request Form .........End of BulletinPlease refer to our website to check for the most updated information at www.psiexams.comCopyright © 2008 by PSI licensure:certification Revised 8/7/2009

ALABAMA EXAMINATION PROCEDURE CHECKLISTBefore registering for an examination, make sure that you have reviewed the following checklist.Become eligible to take the examination:• Request an application package from the Licensing Board for General Contractors (see page 3).• Complete the appropriate application and return to the State.• Upon acceptance by the State, PSI will mail you a PSI Candidate Information Bulletin, which contains the examinationregistration form and instructions for selecting an examination date.Prepare for your examination:• Use the examination content outlines provided in this bulletin as the basis of your study.• Use the Alabama Contractor Reference Manual to prepare for the examination.Register for your examination:• Complete the registration form on line, at www.psiexams.com, and submit it to PSI via the Internet or;• Completely fill out the PSI Registration Form (see page 2) and mail or fax to PSI or;• Call (800) 733-9267 to register.• Send online__________________(no wait for scheduling the examination date).• Mailed on ___________________(allow 2 weeks for processing before scheduling the examination date).• Faxed on ___________________(allow 4 business days for processing before scheduling the examination date).• Phoned on __________________(no wait for scheduling the examination date).Schedule your examination:• Once you have paid, you are responsible for contacting PSI to schedule an appointment to take the examination. You mayeither schedule via the Internet, or schedule over the telephone at (800) 733-9267.• Scheduled for:• Examination Date:__________________________• Examination Time:__________________________• Test Center Location:_______________________• To change scheduled date, call back by___________________________Take your examination:• Must bring two forms of identification, which bear your signature. One of these must also have your photograph.Your name as shown on the application form must exactly match the name on the photo I.D. used when checking in at theexamination site.• Arrive 30 minutes prior to appointment.After your examination:• Upon passing the examination, your results will be sent to the state.• The State will process the remainder of the license application package and notify you upon license approval.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 1

ALABAMA GENERAL CONTRACTOR EXAMINATIONREGISTRATION FORMRead the Candidate Information Bulletin before filling out this registration form. You must provide all information requested and submit theappropriate fee. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. Registration forms that are incomplete, illegible, or not accompanied by the proper fee will bereturned unprocessed. Registration fees are not refundable or transferable.1. Legal Name:First Name Last Name M.I.2. Social Security: - - (FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY)3. Mailing Address:Number, StreetApt/SteCity State Zip Code-4. Telephone: Home - Office -5. Email: ____________________________________________@________________________________________6. Examination Fee: $96 per examination. The Building Construction (Commercial) examination is $106 per examinationPlease check the appropriate boxes of the examination you are registering for. Business & Law (formerly General Contractor) Marine Construction Building Construction (Commercial) (Fee is $106) Masonry Building Contractor Under Four Stories Metal Building Erection Carpentry and Framing Metal Stud and Drywall Commercial Swimming Pool Millwork and Finish Carpentry Concrete Municipal and Utility (Fee is $106) Cohcrete Pavement Oil and Gas Fields Conveying Painting and Wall Covering Doors, Windows, and Glass with Specialty Hardware Pipelines Drainage and Culvert Power Projects and Plants Drainage, Irrigation, and Flood Control Pre-cast and Pre-stressed Concrete Elevator and Escalator Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance Erosion Control and Mowing Roofing and Sheet Metal Foundations, Pilings, and Cofferdams with Retaining Walls Runway Gas and Oil Projects Sewer Projects Hard Tile and Stone Sitework Heavy Railroad Construction (Fee is $106) Special Coatings and Waterproofing Highways and Streets (Fee is $106) Structural and Misc Steel Hot and Cold Asphalt Plant Mix Paving Contractor Telecommunications Insulation Tunnel Lath and Plaster Water ProjectsBE SURE TO SIGN THE FOLLOWING PAGEWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 2

EXAMINATIONS BY PSI LICENSURE:CERTIFICATIONThis Candidate Information Bulletin provides you withinformation about the examination and application processfor becoming licensed as a contractor in the State ofAlabama.Alabama State law requires contractors to be licensed andregulated by the Licensing Board for General Contractors.Eligibility for examination is determined by the Board.The Licensing Board has contracted with PSIlicensure:certification (PSI) to conduct its examinationprogram. PSI provides examinations through a network ofcomputer examination centers in Alabama. PSI works closelywith the State to be certain that examinations meet local aswell as national requirements in basic principles andexamination development standards.GUIDELINES FOR LICENSEAPPLICATION/QUALIFICATIONHOW TO OBTAIN A LICENSE1. Request a license application form from:Licensing Board for General Contractors2525 Fairlane Drive (Executive Park)Montgomery, Alabama 36116(334) 272-5030 Ext 226 • Fax: (334) 395-5336www.genconbd.state.al.us2. Complete the application and return it to the State.3. If the State approves your application, PSI will mail youthe Candidate Information Bulletin, which contains anexamination registration form and instructions forselecting an examination date.All questions and requests for information about examinationsshould be directed to PSI.www.psiexams.comPSI licensure:certification3210 E TropicanaLas Vegas, NV 89121(800) 733-9267 • Fax (702) 932-2666You may take the examination an unlimited numberof times during the 1 year period.EXAMINATION FEEExamination Fee $96NOTE: REGISTRATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE ORTRANSFERABLEINTERNET REGISTRATIONFor the fastest and most convenient test scheduling process,PSI recommends that candidates register for their examsusing the Internet. In order to register over the Internet,candidates will need to have a valid MasterCard or Visa.Candidates register online by accessing PSI’s registrationwebsite at www.psiexams.com. Internet registration isavailable 24 hours a day. In order to register by Internet,complete the steps below:1. Log onto PSI’s website and complete the associatedregistration form online and submit your information toPSI via the Internet.2. Upon completion of the online registration form, you willbe given the available exam dates and locations forscheduling your examination. Select your desired testingdateTELEPHONE REGISTRATIONThe second fastest method of scheduling is via the telephonewith PSI’s Interactive Voice Response system (IVR) duringnon-business hours, or through live registrars during businesshours. For telephone registration, you will need a valid VISAor MasterCard.1. Complete the Examination Registration Form, includingyour credit card number and expiration date, so that youwill be prepared with all of the information needed toregister by telephone.Call (800) 733-9267, 24 hours a day and register using theAutomated Registration System. Otherwise, PSI registrars areavailable Monday through Friday, between 6:30 am and 7:00pm and Saturday, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, CentralTime, to receive the information listed on your ExaminationRegistration Form and schedule your appointment for theexamination.EXAMINATION REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULINGPROCEDURESELIGIBILITY AND FEESThe following fee table lists the applicable fee for theexamination. The fee is for each registration, whether youare taking the examination for the first time or repeating. All eligibilities are valid for 1 year from the datethat the application is received by the state. If youdo not pass the examination within the 1 yearperiod, you must reapply with the state.FAX REGISTRATIONFor Fax registration, you will need a valid VISA or MasterCard.Complete the Examination Registration Form, including yourcredit card number and expiration date.1. Fax the completed form to PSI (702) 932-2666. Faxregistrations are accepted 24 hours a day.2. If your information is incomplete or incorrect, it will bereturned for correction.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 4

Please allow 4 business days to process your Registration.After 4 business days, you may call PSI to schedule theexamination, (800) 733-9267.STANDARD MAIL REGISTRATIONFor those desiring to make payment for their examinationusing cashiers checks or money orders, or for those thatsimply do not wish to provide credit card information overthe phone or Internet, you must use the Standard MailRegistration. In order to register, please follow the stepsbelow.1. Complete the PSI registration Form (see page 2), andappropriate examination fee to PSI. Payment of fees canbe made by money order or cashier’s check. Moneyorders or cashier’s checks should be made payable to PSI.Print your social security number on your cashier’s checkor money order to ensure that your fees are properlyassigned. CASH, COMPANY CHECKS, PERSONAL CHECKSARE NOT ACCEPTED.PSI licensure:certification3210 E TropicanaLas Vegas, NV 89121(800) 733-9267 • Fax (702) 932-2666www.psiexams.comBE SURE TO READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORECOMPLETING THE EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORMS.IMPROPERLY COMPLETED FORMS WILL BE RETURNED TO YOUUNPROCESSED.2. If your application or fees are not correct, we will returnthem to you immediately with instructions on correctapplication procedures.3. Please allow 2 weeks to process your Registration. After2 weeks, you may call PSI to schedule the examinationafter 8:00 a.m., Central Time, (800) 733-9267.SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE EXAMINATIONOnce you have made payment for your examination services,you are ready to schedule your examination. It is importantto remember that you are responsible for contacting PSI toschedule your examination. PSI will make every effort toschedule the examination site and time that is mostconvenient for you. To schedule your examination using atouch-tone phone, call PSI 24 hours a day at (800) 733-9267.To schedule with a PSI registrar, call Monday through Friday,between 6:30 am and 7:00 pm and Saturday, between 10:00am and 4:00 pm, Central Time. If space is available in theexamination site of your choice, you may schedule anexamination 1 day prior to the examination date of yourchoice, up to 4:00pm PT (6:00pm CT). Please be prepared tooffer alternate examination appointment choices.Note: only the candidate may schedule an appointmentthrough a CSR, not a friend or relative.CANCELING AN EXAMINATION APPOINTMENTYou may cancel and reschedule an examination appointmentwithout forfeiting your fee if your cancellation notice isreceived 2 days before the scheduled examination date. Forexample, for a Monday appointment, the cancellation noticewould need to be received on the previous Saturday. You maycall PSI at (800) 733-9267. Please note that you may also usethe automated system, using a touch-tone phone, 24 hours aday in order to cancel and reschedule your appointment.Note: A voice mail message is not an acceptable form ofcancellation. Please use the Internet, automatedtelephone system (IVR), or call PSI and speak to a CustomerService Representative.SCHEDULING A RE-EXAMINATIONIt is not possible to make a new examination appointment onthe same day you have taken an examination; this is due toprocessing and reporting scores. A candidate who testsunsuccessfully on a Wednesday can call the next day,Thursday, and retest as soon as Friday, depending upon spaceavailability. In order to retest, you must re-register followthe steps for registration and scheduling as outlined earlier.You may re-register over the Internet, telephone or by mail.Once registered, you can reschedule for your re-examination.MISSED APPOINTMENT OR LATE CANCELLATIONYour registration will be invalid, you will not be able to takethe examination as scheduled, and you will forfeit yourexamination fee, if you:• Do not cancel your appointment 2 days before theschedule examination date;• Do not appear for your examination appointment;• Arrive after examination start time;• Do not present proper identification when you arrive forthe examination.SPECIAL EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTSAll examination centers are equipped to provide access inaccordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990, and every reasonable accommodation will be made inmeeting a candidate’s needs. Applicants with disabilities orthose who would otherwise have difficulty taking theexamination must fill out the form at the end of thisCandidate Information Bulletin and fax to PSI (702) 932-2666.This form also includes out-of-state testing requests.EXAMINATION SITE CLOSING FOR AN EMERGENCYIn the event that severe weather or another emergencyforces the closure of an examination site on a scheduledexamination date, your examination will be rescheduled. PSIpersonnel will attempt to contact you in this situation.However, you may check the status of your examinationschedule by calling (800) 733-9267. Every effort will be madeto reschedule your examination at a convenient time as soonas possible. You may also check our website atwww.psiexams.com.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 5

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER CONFIDENTIALITYPSI will use your social security number only as anidentification number in maintaining your records andreporting your examination scores to the state. A Federallaw requires state agencies to collect and record the socialsecurity numbers of all licensees of the professions licensedby the state.EXAMINATION SITE LOCATIONSThe PSI Occupational Licensing examinations areadministered at the examination centers listed below:Birmingham100 Centerview Drive, Suite 121Birmingham, AL 35216After you exit I-65 at Hwy 31, turn North on Highway 31toward Vestavia Hills. Turn right at first traffic light ontoVestavia Parkway. Turn right at first street onto CenterviewDrive. Turn left into the first parking lot.Huntsville4900 University Square, Suite 4Huntsville, AL 35816From Memorial Parkway (US-431/231), take the University Dr(US-72 W) exit. Turn right on The Boardwalk. You will cometo a dead end, facing 4900 University Square.Mobile6051 - B Airport Blvd.Mobile, AL 36660From I-65 take Airport Blvd West exit. The site isapproximately 3 miles on Airport Blvd on the left hand side.Two doors down from the Lazy Boy Furniture Store.Montgomery500 Interstate Park DriveSuite 530Montgomery, Alabama, 36104From I-85, take the Perry Hill Road exit (#4). Proceednorth on Perry Hill Road for little less than ¼ mile.Interstate Park Drive is located on the right (east) sideof Perry Hill Road. Turn right on Interstate Park Roadand proceed east for approximately ¼ mile. Theoffice is located on the main road.license, state ID, passport), which bears your signature andhas your photograph. The second ID must have your signatureand preprinted legal name. All identification provided mustmatch the name on the Examination Registration Form andyour Registration Confirmation Notice.If you cannot provide the required identification, you mustcall (800) 733-9267 at least 3 weeks prior to your scheduledappointment to arrange a way to meet this securityrequirement. Failure to provide all of the requiredidentification at the time of the examination withoutnotifying PSI is considered a missed appointment, and youwill not be able to take the examination.SECURITY PROCEDURESThe following security procedures will apply during theexamination:• Cell phones, pagers, and children are not allowed in theexamination site.• Only non-programmable calculators that are silent,battery-operated, do not have paper tape printingcapabilities, and do not have a keyboard containing thealphabet will be allowed in the examination site.• No smoking, eating, or drinking will be allowed in theexamination site.• Copying or communicating examination content is aviolation of PSI security policy and Alabama State Law.Either one may result in the disqualification ofexamination results and may lead to legal action.TAKING THE EXAMINATION BY COMPUTERTaking the PSI examination by computer is simple. You donot need any computer experience or typing skills. You willuse fewer keys than you use on a touch-tone telephone. Allresponse keys are colored and have prominent characters. Anillustration of the special keyboard is shown here. You mayalso use the mouse.REPORTING TO THE EXAMINATION SITEOn the day of the examination, you should arrive at least 30minutes before your appointment. This extra time is for signin,identification, and familiarizing you with the examinationprocess. If you arrive late, you may not be admitted to theexamination site and you will forfeit your examinationregistration fee.REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION AT EXAMINATION SITEYou must provide 2 forms of identification. One must be aVALID form of government issued identification (driver’sWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 6

IDENTIFICATION SCREENYou will be directed to a semiprivate testing station to takethe examination. When you are seated at the testing station,you will be prompted to confirm your name, identificationnumber, and the examination for which you are registered.TUTORIALBefore you start your examination, an introductory tutorial tothe computer and keyboard is provided on the computerscreen. The time you spend on this tutorial, up to 15minutes, DOES NOT count as part of your examination time.Sample questions are included following the tutorial so thatyou may practice using the keys, answering questions, andreviewing your answers.One question appears on the screen at a time. During theexamination, minutes remaining will be displayed at the top ofthe screen and updated as you record your answers.EXAMINATION QUESTION EXAMPLEDuring the examination, you should press 1, 2, 3, or 4 toselect your answer or press “MARK” to mark it for laterreview. You should then press “ENTER” to record youranswer and move on to the next question. A sample questiondisplay follows:SAMPLE QUESTION DISPLAYthem will not count against examination time. Theadministration of such non-scored experimental questions isan essential step in developing future licensing examinations.EXAMINATION REVIEWPSI, in cooperation with the Alabama Licensing Board forGeneral Contractors, will be consistently evaluating theexaminations being administered to ensure that theexaminations accurately measure competency in the requiredknowledge areas. While taking the examination, examineeswill have the opportunity to provide comments on anyquestions, by using the comments key on the keyboard. Thesecomments will be analyzed by PSI examination developmentstaff. PSI does not respond to individuals regarding thesecomments, all substantive comments are reviewed. This isthe only review of examination materials available tocandidates.SCORE REPORTINGYour score will be given to you immediately followingcompletion of the examination. The following summarydescribes the score reporting process:• On screen – your score will appear immediately on thecomputer screen. This will happen automatically at theend of the time allowed for the examination; if you areusing review features, you will be able to obtain yourscore immediately when you indicate that you havefinished and would like to see your results.- If you pass, you will immediately receive asuccessful notification.- If you do not pass, you will immediately receive anunsuccessful notification on the screen along with adiagnostic report indicating your strengths andweaknesses by examination type. Registration formsfor submittal to PSI to retake the examination willbe available at the examination site.• On paper – an official score report will be printed at theexamination site.DUPLICATE SCORE REPORTSIMPORTANT: After you have entered your responses, you willlater be able to return to any question(s) and change yourresponse, provided the examination time has not run out.NASCLA ACCREDITEDFor the Building Construction Examination (Commercial) PSIadministers the NASCLA-Accredited Examination forCommercial Building Contractors. PSI is a NASCLA-ApprovedProvider of Examinations.PRETEST ITEMSIn addition to the number of questions per examination,a small number of five to ten “pretest” questions may beadministered to candidates during the examinations. Thesequestions will not be scored and the time taken to answerYou can write to PSI to request a duplicate of your scorereport. The fee for a duplicate score report is $15. MoneyOrder or cashier’s check ONLY.TIPS FOR PREPARING FOR YOUR LICENSE EXAMINATIONThe following suggestions will help you prepare for yourexamination.• Planned preparation increases your likelihood of passing.• Start with a current copy of this Candidate InformationBulletin and use the examination content outline as thebasis of your study.• Read study materials that cover all the topics in thecontent outline.• Take notes on what you study. Putting information inwriting helps you commit it to memory and it is also anWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 7

excellent business practice. Underline or highlight keyideas that will help with a later review.• Discuss new terms or concepts as frequently as you canwith colleagues. This will test your understanding andreinforce ideas.• Your studies will be most effective if you studyfrequently, for periods of about 45 to 60 minutes.Concentration tends to wander when you study for longerperiods of time.EXAMINATION CONTENT OUTLINEBUSINESS & LAW EXAMINATION (FORMERLYGENERAL CONTRACTOR EXAMINATION)(Required of all general contractors)# of MinimumTime AllowedQuestions Passing Score50 70% 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsLicensing 8Estimating and Bidding 5Liens 2Financial 5Payroll and Taxes 6Personnel and Labor 5Project Management 3Contracts 6Business Organization 2Risk Management 4Safety Recordkeeping and Environmental 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• ALCO NASCLA Business and Project Management ForContractors, 2nd Edition 2004, NASCLA Publications, P.O.Box 14941, Scottsdale, AZ 85267, (623) 587-9519, Fax(623) 587-9625, www.nascla.org. (See order form onpage at the end of the bulletin)Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (COMMERCIAL)NASCLA-ACCREDITED# of MinimumTime AllowedQuestions Passing Score115 81 240 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsEstimating, Bidding, and PreconstructionServices23Project Management 28Project Construction 32Project Closeout 9Business and Financial Management 23NASCLA ACCREDITEDFor the Building Construction Examination (Commercial) PSIadministers the NASCLA-Accredited Examination forCommercial Building Contractors. PSI is a NASCLA-ApprovedProvider of Examinations.REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Americans with Disabilities Act Handbook Publisher- U.S.Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division, Disability RightsSection 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington D.C.20530 Phone (800) 514-0301 Fax (202) 307-1198 URLwww.ada.org• The Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing,Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected WoodTrusses – 2006, Author- Wood Truss Council of Americaand Truss Plate Institute, Publisher- Wood Truss Councilof America, One WTCA Center, 6300 Enterprise Lane,Madison, WI 53719, Phone (608) 274-4849, URLwww.woodtruss.comContact-wtca@woodtruss.com• Construction Jobsite Management, 2nd edition, 2003,Author- William R. Mincks, Hal Johnston, Publisher-WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 8

Delmar/Thomson Learning, PO Box 6904, Florence, KY41022-6904, Phone (800) 347-7707, Fax (800) 487-8488,URL- www.delmarlearning.com, ISBN: 140180912X• NASCLA Contractors' Guide to Business, Law and ProjectManagement, Basic Seventh Edition, 2007, Publisher-National Association of State Contractors LicensingAgencies (NASCLA), PO Box 14941, Scottsdale, AZ 85267,Phone (480) 948-3363, Fax (480) 948-411, ISBN: 1-889834-96-3, URL-www.nascla.org• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14th Ed, 2002,Author- Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese,Publisher- Portland Cement Association, 5420 OldOrchard Road , Skokie, IL 60077-1083, Phone (847) 966-6200, Fax (847) 966-8389, ISBN: 0-893122173, URLwww.cement.org• Design and Construction of Urban Storm WaterManagement Systems, 1992, Publisher- American Societyof Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA20191-4400, Phone (800) 548-2723, Fax (703) 295-6000,URL- http://www.asce.org, ISBN: 0-87262-855-8• Erectors' Manual - Standards and Guidelines for theErection of Pre Cast Concrete Products, 1999, 2 nd Edition,Publisher- Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI),209 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606-6938, Phone(312) 786-0300, Fax (312) 786-0353, URL- www.pci.org,ISBN: 0-937949-56-8• Training and Certification of Field Personnel for UnbondedPost-Tensioning - Level 1 Field Fundamentals,2003, 3rd Edition, Publisher- Post-Tensioning Institute,1717 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 114, Phoenix, AZ 85021,Phone (602) 870-7540, Fax (602) 870-7541, URLwww.post-tensioning.org,ISBN: 1931085250• Management of Construction Projects - A Constructor'sPerspective, 2002, 1st Edition, Author- John E.Schaufelberger, Len Holm, Publisher- Prentice-Hall PTR,200 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ 07675, Phone (800)382-3419, (800) 922-0579, Fax (201) 236-7141, URLwww.prenhall.com,ISBN: 0130846783• SDI (Steel Deck Institute) Manual of Construction withSteel Deck, 2006, 2 nd Edition, Publisher-Steel DeckInstitute, PO Box 25, Fox River Grove, IL 60021, Phone(847) 458-4647, Fax (847) 458-4648, URL- www.sdi.org• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987; 2004 reprint,Author-Dave Roberts, Publisher- Craftsman BookCompany, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA 92018, Phone(800) 829-8123, Fax (631) 924-6580, URL-http://craftsman-book.com/products/,Contact-www.Craftsman-book.com, ISBN: 0-934041-22-9• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 2000, CentennialEdition, Publisher- United States Gypsum Company(USG), 125 S. Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606, Phone(800) 874-4968, URL- http://www.usg.com, ISBN: 0-9636862-2-4• Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 2005,7th edition, Author- Robert L. Peurifoy, Publisher-McGraw-Hill, PO Box 543, Blacklick, OH 43004, Phone(800) 334-7344, Fax (614) 755-5682, URLwww.glencoe.com,ISBN: 0-07-296420-0• Formwork for Concrete 1995, Sixth Edition, Author- M.K.Hurd, Publisher- American Concrete Institute, 38800Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, Phone(248) 848-3700, Fax (248) 848-3701, URLwww.concrete.org,ISBN: ACI Order #SP46TH• Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices, 2005,8th edition, Author- Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute,Publisher- Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, 933 NorthPlum Grove Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone (800) 328-6306, URL- http://www.crsi.org/• NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, 2003, 5thedition, Publisher- The National Roofing ContractorsAssociation, 10255 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 600, Rosemont,IL 60018-5607, Phone (847) 299-9070, URLwww.nrca.net• Metal Building Systems Manual - 2002; updated 2003,Publisher- Metal Building Manufacturers Association, 1300Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115, Phone (216) 241-7333, Fax (216) 241-0105, URL- www.mbma.com• Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders,2006, 2 nd Edition, Author- Steel Joist Institute, Publisher-Steel Joist Institute, 3127 10th Avenue North Extension,Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-6760, Phone (843) 626-1995, Fax(843) 626-5565, URL- www.steeljoist.org/publications• Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone, 2003, Author- CloisE. Kicklighter, Publisher- The Goodheart-WillcoxCompany, Inc., 18604 West Creek Dr, Tinley Park, IL60477-6243, Phone (800) 323-0440, Fax (888) 409-3900,URL- http://www.goodheartwillcox.com/, ISBN: 1-56637-962-8• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction,2004, 7th Edition, Author- Cameron K. Andres and RonaldC. Smith, Publisher- Pearson Education, Inc., One LakeStreet, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458, Phone (201) 236-7000, URL- pearsoned.com, ISBN: 0-13-048292-7• Code of Federal Regulations - Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA)2004, Publisher- Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, Phone (888) 293-6498, Fax (202) 512-1262, URLhttp://bookstore.gpo.gov/,Contact- Can get free @www.osha.gov• Carpentry and Building Construction, 6th edition, 2004,Author- John L. Feirer and Mark D. Feirer, Publisher-Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, PO Box 543, Blacklick, OH 43004,Phone (800) 334-7344, Fax (614) 755-5682, URLwww.glencoe.com,ISBN: 0-07-822702-XReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.BUILDING CONTRACTOR UNDER FOURSTORIES# of MinimumTime AllowedQuestions Passing Score90 70% (63 correct) 230 MinutesWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 9

CONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSitework, Footings and Foundation 8Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 8Metals 5Masonry 6Carpentry 16Roofing 10General Code and Construction 20KnowledgeAssociated Trades 10OSHA Safety 7REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Carpentry and Building Construction, John L. Feirer andMark D. Feirer, 2004, 6th Edition, Glencoe-McGraw-Hill,(800) 334-7344, www.glencoe.com, ISBN 0-07-822702-X• The Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing,Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected WoodTrusses, 2006, Wood Truss Council of America, (608) 274-4849, www.woodtruss.com• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction,2005, 3rd Edition, American Concrete Institute, (248)848-3700, www.aci-int.org• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E.Kicklighter, 2003, The Goodheart-Willcox Company, (800)323-0440, www.goodheartwillcox.com, ISBN 1-56637-962-8• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 1987,Craftsman Book Company, (800) 829-8123,www.craftsman-book.com/products, ISBN 0-934041-22-9• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 2000, United StatesGypsum Company (USG), (800) 874-4968, www.usg.com• Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders,2006, 2nd Edition, Steel Joist Institute, (843) 626-1995,www.steeljoist.org/publications• SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 2006, SteelDeck Institute, (847) 458-4647, www.sdi.org• International Energy Conservation Code, 2006• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• ACI 530-05 or 08 Building Code Requirements for MasonryStructures, 2005 or 2008, American Concrete Institute,(248) 848-3700, www.concrete.org• ACI 318-05 or 08 Building Code Requirements forStructural Concrete and Commentary, 2005 or 2008,American Concrete Institute, (248) 848-3700,www.concrete.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.CARPENTRY AND FRAMING CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed60 70% (42 correct) 180 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINE# ofSubject AreaItemsEstimating and Plan Reading 9Layout 7Walls 14Floors and Stairs 13Roofs 12OSHA Safety 5REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, non-printing, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center. Candidates will also beprovided with a magnifying glass upon request.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.orgWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 10

• Carpentry and Building Construction, John L. Feirer andMark D. Feirer, 2004, 6th Edition, Glencoe-McGraw-Hill,(800) 334-7344, www.glencoe.com, ISBN 0-07-822702-X• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.COMMERICIAL SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 150 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsPlan Reading and Estimating 3Sitework and Excavating 9Forming and Reinforcing 9Concrete 8Shotcrete 8Pool Equipment, Including ADA (No Plumbing orElectric)8Safety, Including CFR, Pool and Security Fencing 5REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, non-printing, non-programmableCandidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Certified Pool-Spa Operators Handbook, 2006, NationalSwimming Pool Foundation, 10803 Gulfdale Suite 300,San Antonio, TX 78216, (516) 623-3447, www.nspf.com• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Steven H.Kosmatka and William C. Panarese, 2002, 14th Edition,Portland Cement Association, (847) 966-6200,www.cement.org, ISBN 0-893122173• Placing Reinforcing Bars, 2005, 8th Edition, ConcreteReinforcing Steel Institute, (800) 328-6306, www.crsi.org• Guide to Shotcrete, 1995, American Concrete Institute,(248) 848-3700, www.aci-int.org• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 1987,Craftsman Book Company, (800) 829-8123,www.craftsman-book.com/products, ISBN 0-934041-22-9Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.CONCRETE CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed60 70% (42 correct) 150 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsEstimating and Plan Reading 10Layout and Excavation 12Formwork 8Reinforcing Steel 8General Concrete 16Safety 6REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 11

The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Steven H.Kosmatka and William C. Panarese, 2002, 14th Edition,Portland Cement Association, (847) 966-6200,www.cement.org, ISBN 0-893122173• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 1987,Craftsman Book Company, (800) 829-8123,www.craftsman-book.com/products, ISBN 0-934041-22-9• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• Formwork for Concrete, M.K. Hurd, 1995, 6 th edition,American Concrete Institute, (248) 848-3700, www.aciint.org• Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices,Seventh Edition, 1997, Concrete Reinforcing SteelInstitute, (800) 328-6306, www.crsi.org• ACI 318-05 or 08 Building Code Requirements forStructural Concrete and Commentary, 2005 or 2008,American Concrete Institute, (248) 848-3700,www.concrete.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.CONCRETE PAVEMENT CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed100 70% (70 correct) 240 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsWater and Sewer 16Gas 8Paving 12Excavation, Compaction, and Grading 12Safety 7Steel 12Piles 4Concrete 17Traffic Control 3Welding 6Al One Call 3REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Placing Reinforcing Bars - Seventh Edition, ConcreteReinforcing Steel Institute, 933 North Plum Grove RdSchaumburg, IL 60173, 8475171200, www.crsi.org/• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2002 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, 888-293-6498, bookstore.gpo.gov./ OR Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of the PSICandidate Information Bulletin.)• Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2000, 0-9642194-0-9, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association, 245Riverchase Parkway, Suite 0, Birmingham, Ala 35244-1856, www.dipra.org• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts, 0-934041-22-9, Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500,Carlsbad, CA 92018, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/• Pipe Welding Procedures, 1973, Hoobasar Rampaul, 0-8311-1100-3, Industrial Press, 200 Madison Avenue, NEWYork, NY 10016, www.industrialpress.com• Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook (MAPH-2), AASHTO,444 North Capitol Street NW, Ste 238, Washington DC20001 ISBN: 9992147407• Pipefitter's Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1967, Forest RLindsey, Industrial Press, Inc., 200 Madison Ave., NewYork, NY 10016• Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders,Technical Digest No. 9, 1987 or 2006 edition, Steel JoistInstitute, 3127 10th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC29577, www.steeljoist.com• ASME Code for Pressure Piping - B31.8 - Gas Transmissionand Distribution Piping Systems, 2007, American Societyof Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York,NY 10065, (800) 843-2763, www.asme.org• Instructional Manual for Training and Certification ofSteel Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning. April1999. Post Tensioning Institute. 1717 West NorthernAvenue, Ste 114 Phoenix, AZ 85021 602.870.7540• Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation, 2007 edition,American Concrete Pipe Association, 1303 West WalnutHill Lane, Suite 305, Irving, Texas 75308-7216,www.concrete-pipe.org• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 14 th Ed, 2002,Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, ISBN0893122173, Portland Cement Association, 5420 OldOrchard Road, Skokie, Il 60077-1083, 847-966-6200,www.portcem.org• Formwork for Concrete - Sixth Edition, 1995, M.K. Hurd,Library of Congress # 95-78585, American ConcreteWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 12

Institute, PO Box 9094 Farmington Hills, MI 48333,2488483700, www.aci-int.org/• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.comReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.CONVEYING CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed40 70% (28 correct) 120 MinutesRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of the PSICandidate Information Bulletin.)• Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 orA490 Bolts, 2000, Research Council on StructuralConnections, C/O American Institute of SteelConstruction, Inc., One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100,Chicago, IL 60601-2001, www.boltcouncil.org• ASME B20.1-2003 Safety Standard for Conveyors andRelated EquipmentReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.CONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsInstallation 12Systems and Equipment 8Tools and Fasteners 5Safety 4Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4Electrical 3Welding 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Contren Learning Series - Conveyors, 0-13-873761-4,Prentice-Hall PTR, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey07458, (800) 922-0579, www.phptr.com,www.phdirect.com• Contren Learning Series - Troubleshooting and RepairingConveyors, 0-13-874025-9, Prentice-Hall PTR, UpperSaddle River, New Jersey 07458, (800) 922-0579,www.phptr.com, www.phdirect.com• Modern Welding, 2000, Althouse/Turnquist/Bowditch/Bowditch, 1-56637-605-X, The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc., 18604 West Creek Dr. TinleyPark, IL 604776243, 8003230440,www.goodheartwillcox.com/• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2002 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, 888-293-6498, bookstore.gpo.gov./ OR Code of FederalDOORS, WINDOWS, AND GLASS WITHSPECIALTY HARDWARE CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed60 70% (42 correct) 150 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsGeneral Glazing 10Glass Systems 10Metal Framing 4Plastics / Acrylics 3Sealant Installations 3Safety 4Code Requirements 6Doors and Frames 10Hardware 6Special Doors 2Overhead Garage Doors 2REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 13

(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• Carpentry and Building Construction, John L. Feirer andMark D. Feirer, 2004, 6th Edition, Glencoe-McGraw-Hill,(800) 334-7344, www.glencoe.com, ISBN 0-07-822702-X• Glass Installer Reference Manual, 2002, National GlassAssociation, 1-56393-024-2, National Glass Association,8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 302, McLean, VA 22102-3881, 703-442-4890, www.glass..org• Guide to Glass & Glazing Requirements of the ModelBuilding Codes, 2000, 56393-012-9, National GlassAssociation, 8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 302, McLean,VA 22102-3881, 703-442-4890, www.glass..orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.DRAINAGE AND CULVERT CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed30 70% (21 correct) 75 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsEarthwork/Surveying 8Concrete 5Curbs and Gutters 5Culverts 3One Call 5Heavy Equipment/Safety 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Steven H.Kosmatka and William C. Panarese, 2002, 14th Edition,Portland Cement Association, (847) 966-6200,www.cement.org, ISBN 0-893122173• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 1987,Craftsman Book Company, (800) 829-8123,• Design and Construction of Urban Storm WaterManagement Systems, 1992 American Society of CivilEngineers, www.asce.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.DRAINAGE, IRRIGATION AND FLOODCONTROL CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed45 70% (32 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSitework 11Concrete 10Curbs and Gutters 4Culverts 3One Call 3Heavy Equipment/Safety 4Irrigation 10REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 14

• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 1987,Craftsman Book Company, (800) 829-8123,www.craftsman-book.com/products, ISBN 0-934041-22-9• Simplified Irrigation Design, Pete Melby, 1995, 2 ndedition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., (201) 748-6000,www.wiley.com, ISBN 0-471-28622-2• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Steven H.Kosmatka and William C. Panarese, 2002, 14th Edition,Portland Cement Association, (847) 966-6200,www.cement.org, ISBN 0-893122173• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Steven H.Kosmatka and William C. Panarese, 2002, 14th Edition,Portland Cement Association, (847) 966-6200,www.cement.org, ISBN 0-893122173• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 1987,Craftsman Book Company, (800) 829-8123,www.craftsman-book.com/products, ISBN 0-934041-22-9• Design and Construction of Urban Storm WaterManagement Systems, 1992 American Society of CivilEngineers, www.asce.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsWire Rope 2Clearance and Space Limits 6Electrical 6Testing 3Engineering and Inspection 5Safety Devices 8Controls 3Operating Limitations 2Drive Mechanisms 3Fire Service 3Maintenance and Repairs 5Escalators and Dumbwaiter 2Emergency Power 2REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators,2000, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ThreePark Avenue New York, NY 10065, 8008432763,www.asme.org• ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators andEscalators, 2002, National Fire Protection Association, 1Batterymarch Quincy, MA 02269-9101, 6177703000,www.nfpa.org• ASME A17.5: Elevator and Escalator ElectricalEquipment, National Fire Protection Association, 1Batterymarch Quincy, MA 02269-9101, 6177703000,www.nfpa.org• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2008, National FireProtection Association, 1 Batterymarch Quincy, MA02269-9101, 6177703000, www.nfpa.org OR NationalElectrical Code Handbook, 2005, NFPA• National Elevator Manufacturing Industry's InstallationManual, 2000, ISBN: 1886536198, Elevator World, 356Morgan Avenue, Mobile, Ala 36660• ASME A17.1b 2003 Addenda to ASME A17.1-2000, SafetyCode for Elevators and Escalators, National FireProtection Association, 1 Batterymarch Quincy, MA02269-9101, 6177703000, www.nfpa.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.EROSION CONTROL AND MOWINGCONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed40 70% (28 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsTrees and Shrubs 8Grass and Ground Cover 10Drainage and Grading 7WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 15

Hardscaping 6Regional Plants 5Soils and Amendments 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Landscaping Principles and Practices, 5th edition, 1997,Jack E. Ingels, 0-8273-6735-X, Delmar/ThomsonLearning, P.O. Box 6904, Florence, KY 41022-6904,www.delmar.com/delmar.html• Tough-As-Nails flowers for the South, 2003 UniversityPress of Mississippi 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS39211-6492, Phone #601-432-6205, 800-737-7788, Fax#601-432-6217, Email = press@ihl.state.ms.us, URL =upress.state.ms.us• Landscape Construction, 2000 David Sauter ISBN 0-8273-8427-0, Delmar/Thomson Learning P.O. Box 6904,Florence, KY 41022-6904, 8003477707www.delmar.com/delmar.htmlReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.FOUNDATIONS, PILINGS, AND COFFERDAMSWITH RETAINING WALLS CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 130 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsExcavation and Grading 8Piles 4Concrete 6Metals including Concrete Reinforcement 5Heavy Equipment / Safety 4One Call 3Erosion and Sedimentation Control 6Tunneling 4Concrete Formwork 4Pre-Cast Pre-Stressed Concrete Erecting 6REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 6thEdition, 2002, Peurifoy, Robert L., P.E., McGraw-Hill,P.O. Box 182605, Columbus, OH 43218-2605, (800) 338-3987, www.McGraw-hill.com, ISBN: 0-07-232176-8• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts,Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA92018, (800) 829-8123, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/,ISBN: 0-934041-22-9• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14 th Edition,2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, PortlandCement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL60077-1083, (847) 966-6200,www.portcement.org/bookstore, ISBN: 0893122173• Placing Reinforcing Bars, Seventh Edition, 1997, ConcreteReinforcing Steel Institute, 933 North Plum Grove Rd.,Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 517-1200,www.crsi.org/CRSI_Store/, Order Code: 1PLACE• Instructional Manual for Training and Certification ofField Personel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning, 3 rd Edition,2003, Post-Tensioning Institute, 8601 North Black CanyonHighway, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021, (602) 870-7540,www.post-tensioning.org• Jacked Tunnel Design and Construction, 1998, Boscardin,Marco D., American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org, ISBN: 0-7844-0406-2• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Storm Water Management for Construction Activities,1992, Environmental Protection Agency, (202) 272-0167,www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/owm0307.pdf• Formwork for Concrete, 6th Edition, 1995, Hurd, M.K.,American Concrete Institute, 38800 International Way/Country Club Drive, P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI48333, (248) 848-3700, www.aci-int.org/, Library ofCongress # 95-78585• Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for theErection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2 nd Edition, 1999,Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), (312) 786-0300, info@pci.org, ISBN: 0-937949-56-8WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 16

Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.GAS AND OIL PROJECTS CONTRACTOR# of % Required toTime AllowedQuestions Pass50 70 (35 Correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsExcavation 16Tank Installation and Testing 14Piping. Pumps, and Controls 5Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4Safety and Fire Prevention 8Leak Detection and Monitoring Systems 3REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code,2000, National Fire Protection Association, 1Batterymarch Quincy, MA 02269-9101, 6177703000,www.nfpa.org• NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities andRepair Garages, National Fire Protection Association, 1Batterymarch Quincy, MA 02269-9101, 6177703000,www.nfpa.org• RP100 UST Installation Recommended Practices forInstallation of Underground Liquid Storage SystemsPetroleum Equipment Institute P.O. Box 2380, Tulsa, OK74101-2380, USA info@pei.org Tel: (918) 494-9696 Fax:(918) 491-9895• RP200 AST Installation Recommended Practices forInstallation of Aboveground Storage Systems for MotorVehicle Fueling Petroleum Equipment Institute P.O. Box2380, Tulsa, OK 74101-2380, USA info@pei.org Tel: (918)494-9696 Fax: (918) 491-9895• RP400 Electrical Continuity Recommended Procedure forTesting of Electrical Continuity of Fuel-DispensingHanging Hardware Petroleum Equipment Institute P.O.Box 2380, Tulsa, OK 74101-2380, USA info@pei.org Tel:(918) 494-9696 Fax: (918) 491-9895• Petroleum Equipment LexiconThe definitive dictionary ofterms used in petroleum marketing operations.Petroleum Equipment Institute P.O. Box 2380, Tulsa, OK74101-2380, USA info@pei.org Tel: (918) 494-9696 Fax:(918) 491-9895• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2002 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, 888-293-6498, bookstore.gpo.gov./ OR Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of the PSICandidate Information Bulletin.)• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts, 0-934041-22-9, Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500,Carlsbad, CA 92018, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.comReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.HARD TILE AND STONE CONTRACTOR# of % Required toTime AllowedQuestions Pass50 70 (35 Correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsGeneral Knowledge 4Plan Reading 4Exterior Tile Installation 4Tile Cutting and Drilling 2Indoor Tile Installation 15Shower Pans (Including Seats, Shelves,Accessories, and Troubleshooting)10Shower or Tub Installation 3Tile and Marble Restoration 2Safety and Employee Protection 6REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 17

This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2002 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, 888-293-6498, bookstore.gpo.gov./ OR Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of the PSICandidate Information Bulletin.)• Builders Guide to Floors, 1997, Peter Fleming, ISBN: 0-07-021672-X(HC), McGraw-Hill, PO Box 543, Blacklick, OH43004, (800) 334-7344, www.books.mcgraw-hill.com• Setting Tile, 1995, John Byrne, ISBN: 1-56158-080-5, TheTaunton Press, 63 South Main St., PO Box 5506,Newtown, CT 06470, (203) 426-8171,www.taunton.com/store/• American National Standard Specifications for theInstallation of Ceramic Tile, American NationalStandards Institute, 1819 L Street NW, Washington, DC20036, (202) 293-8020, www.ansi.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.HARD TILE AND STONE CONTRACTOR# of % Required toTime AllowedQuestions Pass50 70 (35 Correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsGeneral Knowledge 4Plan Reading 4Exterior Tile Installation 4Tile Cutting and Drilling 2Indoor Tile Installation 15Shower Pans (Including Seats, Shelves,Accessories, and Troubleshooting)10Shower or Tub Installation 3Tile and Marble Restoration 2Safety and Employee Protection 6REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2002 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, 888-293-6498, bookstore.gpo.gov./ OR Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of the PSICandidate Information Bulletin.)• Builders Guide to Floors, 1997, Peter Fleming, ISBN: 0-07-021672-X(HC), McGraw-Hill, PO Box 543, Blacklick, OH43004, (800) 334-7344, www.books.mcgraw-hill.com• Setting Tile, 1995, John Byrne, ISBN: 1-56158-080-5, TheTaunton Press, 63 South Main St., PO Box 5506,Newtown, CT 06470, (203) 426-8171,www.taunton.com/store/• American National Standard Specifications for theInstallation of Ceramic Tile, American NationalStandards Institute, 1819 L Street NW, Washington, DC20036, (202) 293-8020, www.ansi.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.HEAVY RAILROAD CONSTRUCTIONCONTRACTOR# of Questions% Required toPassTime Allowed50 70% (35 Correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsErosion and Sedimentation Control 2Track Construction 5Concrete Railway Structures 3Safety 7Sitework 5One Call 2Estimating 2Welding 2Tunnelling 3Concrete 7Metals Including Concrete Reinforcement 3Piles 5Pre-Cast and Pre-Stressed Concrete Erecting 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsoWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 18

contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, non-printing, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center. Candidates will also beprovided with a magnifying glass upon request.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Storm Water Management for Construction Activities,1992, Environmental Protection Agency, (202) 272-0167,www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/owm0307.pdf• 49CFR Part 213 - Track Safety Standards; Part 214 -Railroad Workplace Safety; and Part 236 - Rules,Standards, and Instructions Governing the Installation,Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and TrainControl Systems, Devices, and Appliances,Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954,Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, (888) 293-6498,www.bookstore.gpo.gov/• The Practical Guide to Railway Engineering, 2 nd Edition,2003, Division of Coastal Management, NC Department ofEnvironmental Resources, Raleigh, NC,www.arema.org/practical_guide.htm• Field Handbook for Concrete Railway Structures,American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of WayAssociation (AREMA), 8201 Corporate Drive, #1125,Landover, MD 20785, (301) 459-3200,www.arema.org/pubs/pubs.htm• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts,Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA92018, (800) 829-8123, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/,ISBN: 0-934041-22-9• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14 th Edition,2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, PortlandCement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL60077-1083, (847) 966-6200,www.portcement.org/bookstore, ISBN: 0893122173• Placing Reinforcing Bars, 8th Edition, 2005, ConcreteReinforcing Steel Institute, 933 North Plum Grove Rd.,Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 517-1200,www.crsi.org/CRSI_Store/, Order Code: 1PLACE• Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for theErection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2 nd Edition, 1999,Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), (312) 786-0300, info@pci.org, ISBN: 0-937949-56-8• Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 7thEdition, 2005, Peurifoy, Robert L., P.E., McGraw-Hill,P.O. Box 182605, Columbus, OH 43218-2605, (800) 338-3987, www.McGraw-hill.com, ISBN: 0-07-232176-8Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.HIGHWAYS AND STREETS CONTRACTOR# of Questions% Required toPassTime Allowed80 70% (56 Correct) 220 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsPaving-Asphalt 16Piles 5Excavation and Grading 12Concrete Paving 3Safety 5One-Call 3Traffic Control 2Concrete 8Metals including Concrete Reinforcement 6Erosion and Sedimentation Control 6Tunneling 8Project Management and Estimating 6REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, non-printing, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center. Candidates will also beprovided with a magnifying glass upon request.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• ALCO NASCLA Business and Project Management ForContractors, 2nd Edition 2004, NASCLA Publications, P.O.Box 14941, Scottsdale, AZ 85267, (623) 587-9519, Fax(623) 587-9625, www.nascla.org. (See order form onpage at the end of the bulletin)• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 6thEdition, 2002, Peurifoy, Robert L., P.E., McGraw-Hill,P.O. Box 182605, Columbus, OH 43218-2605, (800) 338-3987, www.McGraw-hill.com, ISBN: 0-07-232176-8WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 19

• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts,Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA92018, (800) 829-8123, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/,ISBN: 0-934041-22-9• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14 th Edition,2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, PortlandCement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL60077-1083, (847) 966-6200,www.portcement.org/bookstore, ISBN: 0893122173• Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook (MAPH-2), 2000,AASHTO Publications, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite249, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 624-5800,ashto@aashto.org, ISBN: 0-309-07157-7• Placing Reinforcing Bars, Seventh Edition, 1997, ConcreteReinforcing Steel Institute, 933 North Plum Grove Rd.,Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 517-1200,www.crsi.org/CRSI_Store/, Order Code: 1PLACE• Instructional Manual for Training and Certification ofField Personel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning, 3 rd Edition,2003, Post-Tensioning Institute, 8601 North Black CanyonHighway, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021, (602) 870-7540,www.post-tensioning.org• Jacked Tunnel Design and Construction, 1998, Boscardin,Marco D., American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org, ISBN: 0-7844-0406-2• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Storm Water Management for Construction Activities,1992, Environmental Protection Agency, (202) 272-0167,www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/owm0307.pdf• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streetsand Highways, 2003, US Department of Transportation –Federal Highway Administration, (202) 366-0537,http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.HOT AND COLD ASPHALT PLANT MIX PAVINGCONTRACTOR# of Questions% Required toPassTime Allowed30 70% (21 Correct) 90 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsBituminous Surface Treatments and Pavements 16Traffic Control Devices 4Portland Cement Surface Treatments andPavements5Heavy Equipment / Safety 5REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, non-printing, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center. Candidates will also beprovided with a magnifying glass upon request.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Asphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3 rd edition,Asphalt Institute, (859) 288-4960,www.asphaltinstitute.org• Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook, Carl L. Monismith,Rita B. Leahy, John A. Epps, 2000, American Associationof State Highway Transportation Officials, (202) 624-5800, www.aashto.org, ISBN 0-309-07157-7• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streetsand Highways, 2003, US Department of Transportation –Federal Highway Administration, (202) 366-0537,http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Steven H.Kosmatka and William C. Panarese, 2002, 14th Edition,Portland Cement Association, (847) 966-6200,www.cement.org, ISBN 0-893122173Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.INSULATION CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsGeneral Knowledge and Theory 8Plan Reading, Materials, Estimating, and Take-Offs5Spray-On Application 4Batt/Roll Insulation 4Blown or Loose-Fill Insulation (Includes Dense- 4WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 20

Packing)Rigid-Board and Reflective Insulation 2Ventilation 5Vapor Barrier and Retarders 4Safety and Employee Protection 8Other Insulation Applications 6REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Insulation Handbook, 2001, Richard T. Bynum, Jr., ISBN:0-07-134872-7, McGraw-Hill, PO Box 543, Blacklick, OH43004, (800) 334-7344, www.books.mcgraw-hill.com• Carpentry and Building Construction, Sixth Edition, 2004,John L. Feirer and Mark D. Feirer, ISBN: 0-07-822702-X,Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, PO Box 543, Blacklick, OH 43004,(800) 334-7344, www.glencoe.comReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.LATH AND PLASTER CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed45 70% (32 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSafety 5Surface Preparation and Setup 10Drywall 5Stucco 5Application and Installation 8Base and Finish Coat 7Plaster and Lathe 5REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Plastering Skills, 1984, F. Van Den Branden and ThomasL. Hartsell, 0-8269-0657-5, American TechnicalPublishers, Inc., 1115 W 175th St. Homewood, IL 60430• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Gypsum Construction Handbook, Centennial Edition,United States Gypsum Company• Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) Manual, PortlandCement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL60077Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.MARINE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 150 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSafety 6Miscellaneous Engineering – Pile Driving 25Concrete 15Concrete - Reinforcing Steel 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base yourWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 21

answers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 1995, 5 thEdition, R.L. Peurifoy, McGraw-Hill Publishing, Inc., POBox 545, Blacklick, OH 43004-0545• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14 th Ed, 2002,S.H. Kosmatka and W.C. Panarese, Portland CementAssociation, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077-1083, 847-966-6200, www.portcem.org. ISBN 0893122173• Placing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices, 1997,7th Edition, Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute,Distribution Center, 933 N. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg,IL 60173-4758Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.available. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E.Kicklighter, 2003, The Goodheart-Willcox Company, (800)323-0440, www.goodheartwillcox.com, ISBN 1-56637-962-8• ACI 530-05 or 08 Building Code Requirements for MasonryStructures, 2005 or 2008, American Concrete Institute,(248) 848-3700, www.concrete.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.MASONRY CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed60 70% (42 correct) 180 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsEstimating and Plan Reading 4Unit Masonry 19Mortar and Grout 16Accessories 7Stone 2Tools 4Restoration and Cleaning 4Safety 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeMETAL BUILDING ERECTION CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed40 70% (28 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSitework 3Concrete 4Concrete - Formwork 4Concrete - Reinforcement 4Masonry 4Metal – Structural Framing 10Insulation 3Metal – Siding and Roofing 4Safety 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 22

available. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Low Rise Building Systems Manual with 1999 Updates,1996, Metal Building Manufacturers Association, 1300Summer Ave, Cleveland OH 44115• ASTM C 754 - Standard Specification for Installation ofSteel Framing Members to Receive Screw-AttachedGypsum Panel Products, 1999, American Society forTesting & Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, WestConshohocken, PA 19428-2959• ASTM C 1007 - Standard Specification for Installation ofLoad Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs andRelated Accessories, 1998, American Society for Testing &Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction,1998, 2 nd Edition, American Concrete Institute, 38800International Way/Country Club Drive, PO Box 9094,Farmington Hills, MI 48333Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.METAL STUD AND DRYWALL CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed40 70% (28 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsEstimating and Plan Reading 6Materials and Installation 19Taping 4Special Applications 6Safety 5REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 2000, United StatesGypsum Company (USG), (800) 874-4968, www.usg.comReference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedand must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.MILLWORK AND FINISH CARPENTRY# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed30 70% (21 correct) 90 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsFabrication 6Installation 5Materials 5Finishing 4Hand Tools 3Safety 3Machines 2Plans and Estimating 2WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 23

REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Finish Carpentry : A Complete Interior & Exterior Guide,1995, Rodman P. Neumann (Editor), William PerkinsSpence, 0-8069-0700-2, The Sterling Publishing Company,Inc., 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016,www.sterpub.com• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and CabinetConstruction, 2001, Andy Rae, 1-56158-402-9, TheTaunton Press, 63 South Main St., P.O. Box 5506,Newtown, CT 06470-5506Reference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedand must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.MUNICIPAL AND UTILITY# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed90 70 (63 correct) 220 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsExcavation and Grading 6Electrical Power Distribution 10Fuel Distribution 12Swimming Pools 4Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 12Shotcrete and Gunite 4Water and Sewer Piping 15Communication Systems 5Boring and Tunneling 4Erosion and Sedimentation Control 2Safety 8One Call 2Welding 6REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Recommended Practices for Installation of AbovegroundStorage Systems for Motor Vehicle Refueling (RP200),2003, Petroleum Equipment Institute, 6514 East 69thStreet, Tulsa, OK 74133, (918) 494-9696,www.pei.org/shopping• Recommended Procedure for Testing ElectricalContinuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware (RP400),2002, Petroleum Equipment Institute6514 East 69thStreet, Tulsa, OK 74133, (918) 494-9696,www.pei.org/shopping• ASME Code for Pressure Piping - B31.8 - Gas Transmissionand Distribution Piping Systems, 2007, American Societyof Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York,NY 10065, (800) 843-2763, www.asme.org• National Electrical Safety Code, 2002, Institute ofElectrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., 345 East 47thStreet, New York, NY 10017-2394, (732) 981-0060, ISBN:0-7381-2778-7• The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 10th Edition,2002, P.O. Box 182605, Columbus, OH 43218-2605, (800)338-3987, www.McGraw-hill.com, ISBN: 0-07-136240-1• Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2000, DuctileIron Pipe Research Association, 245 Riverchase Parkway,Suite 0, Birmingham, Ala 35244-1856, www.dipra.org,ISBN: 0964219409• Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation, 2007 edition,American Concrete Pipe Association, 1303 West WalnutHill Lane, Suite 305, Irving, Texas 75308-7216,www.concrete-pipe.org• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts,Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA92018, (800) 829-8123, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/,ISBN: 0-934041-22-9• Jacked Tunnel Design and Construction, 1998, Marco D.Boscardin, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org, ISBN: 0-7844-0406-2• Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for theErection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2 nd Edition, 1999,WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 24

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), (312) 786-0300, info@pci.org, ISBN: 0-937949-56-8• Modern Welding, 2004, Althouse, Turnquist, Bowditch,Bowditch, The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., 18604West Creek Dr., Tinley Park, IL 60477-6243, (800) 323-0440, www.goodheartwillcox.com/, ISBN: 1-56637-987-3• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14 th Edition,2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, PortlandCement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL60077-1083, (847) 966-6200,www.portcement.org/bookstore, ISBN: 0893122173• Guide to Shotcrete, 1995, American Concrete Institute,P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333, (248) 848-3700, www.aci-int.org/bookstore/bkstr.asp, Order#506R-90• Storm Water Management for Construction Activities,1992, Environmental Protection Agency, (202) 272-0167,www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/owm0307.pdf• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Certified Pool-Spa Operators Handbook, 2006, NationalSwimming Pool Foundation, 10803 Gulfdale Suite 300,San Antonio, TX 78216, (516) 623-3447, www.nspf.comReference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedand must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.OIL AND GAS FIELDS CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed30 70% (21 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsTanks and Pipelines 12Miscellaneous Structure / Corrosion Protection 6Welding 4Heavy Equipment / Safety 4Paving and Surfacing 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• 49 CFR Parts 178-199 (Transportation), 2004, SubchapterD, Pipeline Safety, (888) 293-6498,www.bookstore.gpo.gov OR www.osha.gov• Handbook of Rigging for Construction and IndustrialOperations, W.E. Rossnagel, 1988, 5 th edition, McGraw-Hill, (800) 262-4729, www.books.mcgraw-hill.com, ISBN0071493018• Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook, Carl L. Monismith,Rita B. Leahy, John A. Epps, 2000, American Associationof State Highway Transportation Officials, (202) 624-5800, www.aashto.org, ISBN 0-309-07157-7• Modern Welding, 2004, The Goodheart-Willcox Company,Inc., (800) 323-0440, www.goodheartwillcox.com, ISBN1-56637-987-3• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 1987,Craftsman Book Company, (800) 829-8123,www.craftsman-book.com/products, ISBN 0-934041-22-9• Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-PressureStorage Tanks - API Standard 620, 2002, 10th edition,American Petroleum Institute, (202) 682-8000,www.api.org• Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage - API Standard 650,1998, 10th edition, American Petroleum Institute, (202)682-8000, www.api.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedand must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.PAINTING AND WALL COVERINGCONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsGeneral Knowledge 16Materials and Application 18Wall Coverings 6Safety and Employee Protection 10REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 25

industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Painting & Decorating Craftsman's Manual and Textbook,Eighth Edition, 1995, ISBN: 0-915050-00-5, Painting andDecorating Contractors of America, 3913 Old LeeHighway, Suite 33-B, Fairfax, VA 22030, (705) 359-0826,www.pdca.org/• Painting and Decorating: Skills and Techniques, 2000,ISBN: 1566375061, E. Keith, Blankenbaker, TheGoodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., 18604 West Creek Dr.,Tinley Park, IL 60477, (800) 323-0440,www.goodheartwillcox.comReference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedand must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.PIPELINES CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed60 70% (42 correct) 150 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsExcavation 8Tank and Vaults 12Piping, Pumps, and Controls 12Troubleshooting and Maintenance 2Safety and Fire Prevention 8Leak Detection and Monitoring Systems 3Erosion and Sedimentation Control 3One Call 3Estimating (different than clone) 2Survey and Layout (different than clone) 1Gas 6REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Storm Water Management for Construction Activities,1992, Environmental Protection Agency, (202) 272-0167,www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/owm0307.pdf• NFPA - 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code,2000, National Fire Protection Association, 1Batterymarch, Quincy, MA 02269-9101, (800) 344-3555,www.nfpa.org, ISBN: 9992269332• NFPA -30A Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and RepairGarages, 2000, National Fire Protection Association, 1Batterymarch, Quincy, MA 02269-9101, (800) 344-3555,www.nfpa.org• Recommended Practices for Installation of UndergroundLiquid Storage Systems (RP100), Petroleum EquipmentInstitute, 6514 East 69th Street, Tulsa, OK 74133, (918)494-9696, www.pei.org• Recommended Practices for Installation of AbovegroundStorage Systems for Motor Vehicle Refueling (RP200),2003, Petroleum Equipment Institute, 6514 East 69thStreet, Tulsa, OK 74133, (918) 494-9696, www.pei.org• Recommended Procedure for Testing ElectricalContinuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware (RP400),2002, Petroleum Equipment Institute6514 East 69thStreet, Tulsa, OK 74133, (918) 494-9696, www.pei.org• ASME Code for Pressure Piping - B31.8 - Gas Transmissionand Distribution Piping Systems, 2007, American Societyof Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York,NY 10065, (800) 843-2763, www.asme.org• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts,Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA92018, (800) 829-8123, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/,ISBN: 0-934041-22-9• Petroleum Equipment Lexicon: The definitive dictionaryof terms used in petroleum marketing operations, 1995,Petroleum Equipment Institute, 6514 East 69th Street,Tulsa, OK 74133, (918) 494-9696, www.pei.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 26

and must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.PRE-CAST AND PRE-STRESSED CONCRETECONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSafety 5Concrete Earthwork 3Concrete 11Concrete Reinforcement 9Concrete Formwork 8Concrete Cutting 3Pre-cast Pre-stressed Concrete Erecting 6Grouting 2Embeds, Bolting, and Bearing Plates 1One Call 2REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600 Falls Church, VA22041, 7039314533, www.intlcode.org/• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Formwork for Concrete, 6th Edition, 1995, Hurd, M.K.,American Concrete Institute, 38800 International Way/Country Club Drive, P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI48333, (248) 848-3700, www.aci-int.org/, Library ofCongress # 95-78585• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14 th Edition,2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, PortlandCement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL60077-1083, (847) 966-6200,www.portcement.org/bookstore, ISBN: 0893122173• Concrete Sawing, Drilling and Coring, 1998, Editors ofConcrete Construction, ISBN: 0-924659-10-6, Hanley-Wood, LLC, One Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, DC20005, (202) 452-0800, www.hanleywood.com• Erectors' Manual – Standards and Guidelines for theErection of PreCast Concrete Products, 2 nd Edition, 1999,Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), (312) 786-• Placing Reinforcing Bars, Seventh Edition, 1997,Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, 933 North PlumGrove Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 517-1200,www.crsi.org/CRSI_Store/, Order Code: 1PLACEReference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedand must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.POWER PROJECTS AND PLANTSCONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsTransformers 6Electrical Knowledge 6Conductors 8Overhead Lines 5Underground Lines 3Equipment and Safety 10Grounding Methods 4Service Drops and Laterals 2Poles and Structures 3Electric Supply Stations 3REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 27

(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• National Electrical Safety Code 2002, Institute ofElectrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., 345 East 47thStreet, New York, NY 10017-2394, (732) 981-0060, ISBN:0-7381-2778-7• The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 10th Edition,2002, P.O. Box 182605, Columbus, OH 43218-2605, (800)338-3987, www.McGraw-hill.com, ISBN: 0-07-136240-1• National Electrical Code, 2002, National Fire ProtectionAssociation, 1 Batterymarch, Quincy, MA 02269-9101,(800) 344-3555, www.nfpa.org or the National ElectricalCode Handbook• American Electricians Handbook, 14th Edition, 2002,Croft, Terrell & Summers, Wilford I., McGraw-Hill, P.O.Box 182605, Columbus, OH 43218-2605, (800) 338-3987,www.McGraw-hill.comReference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedand must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.REMODELING, ALTERATION, ANDMAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed60 70% (42 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSafety 6Windows and Doors 3Rough Carpentry 16Finish Carpentry 16Siding 3Drywall 2Concrete 7Masonry 7REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.The following reference materials are allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2002 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, 888-293-6498, bookstore.gpo.gov./ OR Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of the PSICandidate Information Bulletin.)• Carpentry& Building Construction, 6th Edition, 2004,Feirer, Hutchings and Feirer, ISBN 007822702X, Glencoe-McGraw-Hill, (800) 334-7344, P.O. Box 543, Blacklick, OH43004,www.mcgrawhill.ca/highereducation/php/bookinfo.php?isbn=007822702X&pNumber=336830(You may also use the 1997 edition, ISBN 002838699X).• Finish Carpentry : A Complete Interior & Exterior Guide,1995, Rodman P. Neumann (Editor), William PerkinsSpence, 0-8069-0700-2, The Sterling Publishing Company,Inc., 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016,www.sterpub.com• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600 Falls Church, VA22041, 7039314533, www.intlcode.org/• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures 14 th Ed, 2002,Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, ISBN0893122173, Portland Cement Association, 5420 OldOrchard Road, Skokie, Il 60077-1083, 847-966-6200,www.portcem.org• Modern Masonry, Clois E. Kicklighter, 2003, Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., 18604 W. Creek Drive, TinleyPark, IL 60477-624 800.320440Reference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedand must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.ROOFING AND SHEET METAL CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed60 70% (42 correct) 150 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsEstimating and Plan Reading 10Surface Preparation and Planning 8Steep and Low Slope Roofing, including BUR,Waterproofing27Roofing Components 9Safety 6This examination is OPEN BOOK.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 28

REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson,1995, Craftsman Book Company, (800) 829-8123,www.craftsman-book.com/products, ISBN 1-57218-007-2• NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, 2003, 5 thedition, The National Roofing Contractors Association,(847) 299-9070, www.nrca.netReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.RUNWAY CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed30 70% (21 correct) 75 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSitework 10Runways 15FAA Regulations 3Lighting 2REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Soils and Foundations, Cheng Liu and Jack B. Evett,2004, 6 th edition, Pearson Education, Inc., (201) 236-7000, www.pearsoned.com, ISBN 0-13-048219-6• Standard Specifications for the Construction of Airports -FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10B, 2005, FederalAviation Administration, (866) 835-5322, www.faa.govReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.SEWER PROJECTS CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSEWERS 15SEPTIC TANKS AND DRAIN FIELDS 10EXCAVATION AND GRADING 15SAFETY 10REFERENCE LISTThe reference material listed below was used to prepare thequestions for this examination. The examination may alsocontain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 29

The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, InternationalCode Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country ClubHills, IL 60478-5795, www.iccsafe.org.• Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA),2004, Superintendent of Documents, PO Box 371954,Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, (888) 293-6498,http://bookstore.gpo.gov./ --OR-- PSI OSHA Excerpts2003, PSI, 3210 E Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV 89121, (800)733-9267, www. psiexams.com• Design and Construction of Urban StormwaterManagement Systems, 1993 Edition, American Society ofCivil Engineers (ASCE), Book Orders, P.O. Box 79404,Baltimore, MD 21279-0404, www.pubs.asce.org.• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987 Edition,Craftsman Book Company, 6058 Corte del Cedro,Carlsbad, CA 92009, www.craftsman-book.com.• Alabama State Board Health, Alabama Department ofPublic Health, Bureau of Environmental Services, Divisionof Community Environmental Protection, AdministrativeCode, Chapter 42031, Onsite Sewage DisposalReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.SITEWORK CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed40 70% (28 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsEstimating and Plan Reading 4Equipment and Technique 6Compaction 10Soil Types 10Specialty Work (Blasting, Shoring) 6Safety 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 1987,Craftsman Book Company, (800) 829-8123,www.craftsman-book.com/products, ISBN 0-934041-22-9• International Building Code, 2006, International CodeCouncil, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.SPECIAL COATINGS AND WATERPROOFINGCONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed40 70% (28 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsAsses Problem 5Perform Site and Structure Evaluation 5Identify Resources Needed and Prepare Estimate 5Excavation and Fill 5Install Drainage System 7Damproofing and Water Proofing 12Safety and Employee Protection 11REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 30

PSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• International Residential Code for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, 2006, International Code Council, (800) 786-4452, www.iccsafe.org• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts,ISBN: 0-934041-22-9, Craftsman Book Company, PO Box6500, Carlsbad, CA 92018, (800) 829-8123,www.craftsman-book.com/cbcstore/• Construction Waterproofing Handbook, 2000, Michael T.Kubal, ISBN: 0071351620, McGraw-Hill, PO Box 543,Blacklick, OH 43004, (800) 262-4729,www.books.mcgraw-hill.com• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.comReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.STRUCTURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS STEELCONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed40 70% (28 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsMaterials 10Rigging 8Steel Erection 10Attachment 8Safety 4REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Handbook of Rigging for Construction and IndustrialOperations, W.E. Rossnagel, 1988, 5 th edition, McGraw-Hill, (800) 262-4729, www.books.mcgraw-hill.com, ISBN0071493018• Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders,2006, 2nd Edition, Steel Joist Institute, (843) 626-1995,www.steeljoist.org/publications• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction,Cameron K. Andres and Ronald C. Smith, 2004, 7 thEdition, Pearson Education, Inc.,www.phcatalog.pearson.com, ISBN 0-13-048292-7• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck, 2006, 2ndEdition, Steel Deck Institute, (847) 458-4647,www.sdi.orgReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed45 70% (32 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsMATV and Cable TV Systems 7Antennas 7Foundations / Concrete 8Steel Erection / Welding 8Safety 6Erosion and Sedimentation Control 2One Call 2Underground Cabling 2Hoisting (different than clone) 2Sitework (different than clone) 1REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 31

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Storm Water Management for Construction Activities,1992, Environmental Protection Agency, (202) 272-0167,www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/owm0307.pdf• Handbook of Rigging: For Construction and IndustrialOperations, 5th Edition, 1988, W.E. Rossnagel, McGraw-Hill, P.O. Box 182605, Columbus, OH 43218-2605, (800)338-3987, www.McGraw-hill.com, ISBN: 0071493018• Antenna Toolkit, 2 nd Edition, 2001, Joe Carr,Butterworth-Heinemann (Reed Publishing), 313Washington Street, Newton, MA 02158-1626, (781) 221-2212, www.bh.com, ISBN: 0-7506-4947-X• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14 th Edition,2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, PortlandCement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL60077-1083, (847) 966-6200,www.portcement.org/bookstore, ISBN: 0893122173• Modern Welding, 2004, Althouse, Turnquist, Bowditch,Bowditch, The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., 18604West Creek Dr., Tinley Park, IL 60477-6243, (800) 323-0440, www.goodheartwillcox.com/, ISBN: 1-56637-987-3• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts,Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA92018, (800) 829-8123, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/,ISBN: 0-934041-22-9• Cable Television Handbook, 1999, Bartlett, Eugene R.,McGraw-Hill, P.O. Box 182605, Columbus, OH 43218-2605, (800) 338-3987, www.McGraw-hill.com, ISBN: 0-07-006891-7Reference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.TUNNEL CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed60 70% (42 correct) 150 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsBoring and Tunneling 22Sitework 6Concrete 10Concrete Reinforcement 5Hoisting and Rigging 5Safety 5One Call 2Erosion and Sedimentation Control 2Survey and Layout (different than clone) 1Estimating (different than clone) 2REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• Storm Water Management for Construction Activities,1992, Environmental Protection Agency, (202) 272-0167,www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/owm0307.pdf• Handbook of Rigging: For Construction and IndustrialOperations, 5th Edition, 1988, W.E. Rossnagel, McGraw-Hill, P.O. Box 182605, Columbus, OH 43218-2605, (800)338-3987, www.McGraw-hill.com, ISBN: 0071493018• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts,Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA92018, (800) 829-8123, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/,ISBN: 0-934041-22-9• Jacked Tunnel Design and Construction, 1998, Marco D.Boscardin, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org, ISBN: 0-7844-0406-2• Standard Construction Guidelines for Microtunneling,2001, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org, ISBN: 0784405727• Code of Practice for Tunnels Under Construction, 1991,Dames and Moore,www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/BA459A8D-D048-4FE1-B144-7EFC36D27FB6/0/cop_tunnels_10.pdf• Cost Estimating for Underground Transit: Too Dangerousto "Guesstimate", 1997, Romero, Victor S. Romero & JohnM. Stolz, Jacobs Associates, 500 Sansome Street, Suite700, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 434-1822,www.jacobssf.com• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14 th Edition,2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, PortlandCement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL60077-1083, (847) 966-6200,www.portcement.org/bookstore, ISBN: 0893122173• Instructional Manual for Training and Certification ofField Personel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning, 3 rd Edition,2003, Post-Tensioning Institute, 8601 North Black CanyonHighway, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021, (602) 870-7540,www.post-tensioning.org• Placing Reinforcing Bars, Seventh Edition, 1997, ConcreteReinforcing Steel Institute, 933 North Plum Grove Rd.,WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 32

Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 517-1200,www.crsi.org/CRSI_Store/, Order Code: 1PLACEReference material may be highlighted, underlined, and/orindexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (not written in)and may not contain additional papers (loose or attached).THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THEEXAMINATION CENTER. References may be tabbed/indexedwith permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-Itnotes, are not allowed and must be removed from thereference before the exam will begin.WATER PROJECTS CONTRACTOR# of QuestionsMinimumPassing ScoreTime Allowed50 70% (35 correct) 120 MinutesCONTENT OUTLINESubject Area# ofItemsSafety 6Shotcrete 5Concrete 8Concrete Reinforcement 7Excavation and Grading 7Water Regulationsand Water Tanks and Piping 7One Call 2Erosion and Sedimentation Control 2Formwork 6REFERENCE LISTThe reference materials listed below were used to preparethe questions for this examination. The examination mayalso contain questions based on trade knowledge or generalindustry practices. Except for Code books, you can base youranswers on later editions of references as they becomeavailable. For Code questions, the examinations will bebased only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.• Guide to Shotcrete, American Concrete Institute, P.O.Box 9094 Farmington Hills, MI 48333, (248) 848-3700,www.aci-int.org/bookstore/bkstr.asp, Order #506R-90• Placing Reinforcing Bars - Seventh Edition, ConcreteReinforcing Steel Institute, 933 North Plum Grove RdSchaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 517-1200,www.crsi.org/CRSI_Store/, Order Code: 1PLACE• Formwork for Concrete - Sixth Edition, 1995, M.K. Hurd,Library of Congress # 95-78585, American ConcreteInstitute, PO Box 9094 Farmington Hills, MI 48333, (248)848-3700, www.aci-int.org/• AL Dept of Environmental Management Water DivisionWater Supply Program 335-7, Available on-line at:http://www.adem.state.al.us/Regulations/regulations.htm• Alabama 1Call – Dig Safely; AL Act 94-487 S.299;www.al1call.com• PVC Pipe - Design and Installation - AWWA Manual M23,2002, 2 nd edition, American Water Works Association,(800) 926-7335, www.awwa.org, ISBN 1-58321-171-3• Steel Water-Storage Tanks - AWWA Manual M42, 1998,1 st edition, American Water Works Association, (800) 926-7335, www.awwa.org, ISBN 0-89867-977-X• Storm Water Management for Construction Activities,1992, Environmental Protection Agency, (202) 272-0167,www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/owm0307.pdfReference material may be highlighted, underlined,and/or indexed. They must be otherwise unmarked (notwritten in) and may not contain additional papers (looseor attached). THESE REFERENCES WILL NOT BEAVAILABLE IN THE EXAMINATION CENTER. Referencesmay be tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only.Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowedand must be removed from the reference before theexam will begin.Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmablecalculator in the examination center.This examination is OPEN BOOK.The following reference material is allowed in theexamination center:• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Revisedas of 2004 or later (OSHA), Superintendent of Documents,(888) 293-6498, www.osha.gov -OR- Code of FederalRegulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections as of 2003 byPSI, (800) 733-9267, (See order form at the end of thisbulletin.)• Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts,Craftsman Book Company, P.O. Box 6500, Carlsbad, CA92018, (800) 829-8123, www.craftsmanbook.com/cbcstore/,ISBN: 0-934041-22-9• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14 th Edition,2002, Steven H. Kosmatka, William C. Panarese, PortlandCement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL60077-1083, (847) 966-6200,www.portcement.org/bookstore, ISBN: 0893122173WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 33

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