{"product_id":"north-carolina-public-utilities-contractor-book-package","title":"North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNorth Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam with a comprehensive book package covering the major utility, construction, safety, business, and technical subjects included in the PU Public Utilities examination. This package combines the reference books allowed inside the exam room with additional study materials that support preparation but are not permitted in the testing center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Public Utilities classification is broad. It covers work performed under several specialty classifications, including boring and tunneling, communications, fuel distribution, electrical work ahead of the point of delivery, water lines and sewer lines, water purification and sewage disposal, and swimming pools. Because the examination draws from multiple trades, candidates must prepare across a wide range of subjects rather than concentrating on one narrow specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes materials related to business and law, occupational safety, public water supplies, swimming pools, fuel-storage systems, gas transmission and distribution piping, electric power distribution, ductile iron pipe, concrete pipe, excavation, sedimentation control, welding, concrete, shotcrete, tunneling, and precast concrete erection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books allowed inside the exam room include the \u003cem\u003eContractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, the North Carolina construction safety standards, water-supply regulations, public swimming-pool rules, petroleum equipment recommended practices, ASME B31.8, the 2017 \u003cem\u003eNational Electrical Safety Code\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, the ductile iron pipe installation guide, and the concrete pipe and box culvert installation guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package also includes supporting materials that must remain outside the examination room. These resources address erosion and sedimentation control, excavation safety, pipe and excavation contracting, North Carolina licensing laws, jacked tunnels, precast concrete erection, welding, concrete mixtures, and shotcrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with the complete collection helps candidates prepare for both reference-based questions and general trade-knowledge questions. The examination may test practical understanding in addition to information found directly in the approved books, so preparation should include technical review, calculations, book navigation, and application of industry practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam Book Package includes the following references:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A, Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Swimming Pools – North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Section .2500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor-Vehicle Fueling, RP200, 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Procedure for Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware, RP400, 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASME Code for Pressure Piping B31.8 – Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Safety Code 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4, Sedimentation Control, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A, Article 4, Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Excavation Safety Guidelines, 2022 or Later\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePipe and Excavation Contracting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacked Tunnel Design and Construction, 1999\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErectors’ Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Precast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Welding, 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide to Shotcrete, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first eleven references are allowed inside the examination center. The remaining ten books are included for study and must remain outside the exam room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina PU Public Utilities Contractor Exam is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates must receive authorization through the Board before scheduling the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e PU Public Utilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequired passing score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 percent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI Services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer-based contractor licensing examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open book with approved references only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination contains questions from excavation and grading, electrical power distribution, fuel distribution, swimming pools, concrete and concrete reinforcement, shotcrete and gunite, water and sewer piping, communication systems, boring and tunneling, erosion and sedimentation control, safety, liens, licensing, business and law, One Call requirements, and welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical power distribution is the largest single content area, with 15 questions. Fuel distribution, concrete and concrete reinforcement, and water and sewer piping each account for 12 questions. Safety accounts for 8 questions, business and law for 7 questions, excavation and grading for 6 questions, and welding for 6 questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining questions cover swimming pools, shotcrete and gunite, communication systems, boring and tunneling, erosion and sedimentation control, liens, licensing, and One Call requirements. Candidates should prepare for every listed subject because the broad examination is designed to measure knowledge across the full public utilities classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam is an open-book examination. Only the approved references may be taken into the testing center. The additional study books included in this package are useful during preparation but are not allowed inside the examination room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references. The testing center does not provide the books. Complete references should be used, and all materials remain subject to inspection by testing-center personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination is timed at 240 minutes for 100 questions, giving candidates an average of approximately two minutes and twenty-four seconds per question. Efficient navigation is therefore an important part of preparation. Candidates should learn which book addresses each major content area and practice locating answers quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooks should be prepared only according to current testing-center rules. Candidates should review the latest PSI candidate bulletin before highlighting, underlining, indexing, or adding tabs. Loose papers, removable notes, unauthorized inserts, and other prohibited materials may cause a reference to be rejected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode questions are based on the listed code editions. For non-code books, later editions may be usable when available, but candidates should study with the identified references so the organization, terminology, and page locations are familiar before exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the Public Utilities classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the classification matches the construction work the applicant or business intends to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the current application requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e Examine the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors requirements for the requested classification and license limitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit the required application materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide the Board with the application and supporting information required for review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination authorization.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Board determines examination eligibility before a candidate can schedule with PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the authorization instructions to select a testing appointment and complete the examination registration process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy the complete reference package.\u003c\/strong\u003e Review approved exam-room books and the additional materials that must be studied before testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the approved books.\u003c\/strong\u003e Organize the references only in ways permitted by current testing-center policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring the required identification, approved references, and permitted calculator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the licensing process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Passing the examination is one part of qualification. License issuance remains subject to Board approval and completion of all applicable requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors regulates the PU Public Utilities classification. A public utilities contractor license covers work performed under multiple specialty classifications rather than one single trade area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification includes work under S Boring and Tunneling, PU Communications, PU Fuel Distribution, PU Electrical–Ahead of Point of Delivery, PU Water Lines and Sewer Lines, PU Water Purification and Sewage Disposal, and S Swimming Pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis broad scope may include pipelines, utility electrical distribution systems, communications infrastructure, fuel systems, water and sewer installations, water treatment and sewage disposal facilities, swimming pools, excavation, tunneling, concrete work, welding, safety, and related construction operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassing the examination does not automatically issue a North Carolina contractor license. Applicants must satisfy the Board’s current application, qualification, financial, organizational, and licensing requirements for the requested license and limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room reference addresses contractor business organization, project management, estimating, contracts, insurance, accounting, employment practices, licensing, safety administration, and North Carolina-specific construction law.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room reference supports preparation for excavation hazards, personal protective equipment, fall protection, tools, machinery, electrical hazards, material handling, welding safety, and employee protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A, Subchapter 18C: Water Supplies, Including the Latest Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room reference addresses North Carolina public water-supply requirements, including system construction, operation, treatment, distribution, protection, and regulatory responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Swimming Pools – Title 15A, Subchapter 18A, Section .2500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room reference contains North Carolina requirements for public swimming-pool construction, operation, circulation, filtration, disinfection, safety, equipment, and water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor-Vehicle Fueling, RP200, 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room reference covers aboveground motor-fuel storage systems, tank placement, foundations, supports, piping, dispensing equipment, protection, and installation practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Procedure for Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel-Dispensing Hanging Hardware, RP400, 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room publication addresses procedures for testing electrical continuity in fuel-dispensing hoses, nozzles, swivels, and related hanging hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASME Code for Pressure Piping B31.8 – Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room standard covers gas-piping materials, design, construction, joining, testing, operation, maintenance, and safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Safety Code 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room code supports preparation for utility electrical supply stations, overhead lines, underground systems, grounding, clearances, and electrical safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLineman’s and Cableman’s Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room handbook addresses electric power transmission and distribution, transformers, conductors, cables, poles, substations, tools, grounding, and field practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room guide covers handling, trench preparation, joint assembly, installation, bedding, backfilling, testing, and practical procedures for ductile iron pipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exam-room reference addresses excavation, foundations, bedding, joining, placement, backfilling, and installation of concrete pipe and box culverts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4, Sedimentation Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting reference addresses erosion and sedimentation-control requirements. It is included for study but is not allowed in the exam room.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A, Article 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting material contains the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and related legal responsibilities. It is not allowed in the examination center.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Excavation Safety Guidelines, 2022 or Later\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting publication addresses underground utility location, safe excavation, damage prevention, and One Call practices. It must remain outside the exam room.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe and Excavation Contracting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting trade book covers piping, excavation, trenching, equipment, estimating, dewatering, installation, and field operations. It is not allowed during the examination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting reference addresses licensing statutes, Board rules, liens, regulatory duties, and contractor responsibilities. It is not allowed inside the exam room.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacked Tunnel Design and Construction, 1999\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting reference covers planning, design, equipment, shafts, excavation, pipe jacking, alignment, ground conditions, and tunnel construction. It is not permitted in the testing center.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErectors’ Manual – Standards and Guidelines for the Erection of Precast Concrete Products, 2nd Edition, 1999\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting manual addresses precast concrete handling, rigging, erection planning, bracing, tolerances, connections, and safety. It is not allowed in the exam room.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Welding, 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting book covers welding processes, equipment, joints, symbols, cutting, metallurgy, inspection, and safe work practices. It must remain outside the examination center.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting reference addresses concrete materials, proportioning, mixing, placement, curing, testing, durability, and quality control. It is not allowed during testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuide to Shotcrete, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supporting guide addresses shotcrete materials, equipment, placement, reinforcement, curing, quality control, inspection, and repair. It is not permitted in the examination room.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin preparation with the largest exam areas: electrical power distribution, fuel distribution, concrete and reinforcement, water and sewer piping, safety, business and law, excavation, and welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the approved references to practice direct lookups, but study the prohibited books thoroughly before exam day. Questions involving erosion control, One Call, tunneling, welding, concrete mixtures, shotcrete, excavation practices, liens, and licensing may require knowledge developed from books that cannot be taken into the testing center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a reference map that identifies which approved book applies to each major subject. Practice timed searches and aim to locate relevant sections within two minutes. Candidates should also complete mixed-topic exercises because the examination moves across several public utility specialties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow Contractor Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContractor Exam Prep helps candidates organize this broad examination into manageable trade and business subjects. Structured study guidance can help students focus on the areas carrying the greatest number of questions while still reviewing the smaller categories that affect the final score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade-focused preparation connects the references to utility electrical systems, fuel distribution, water and sewer piping, swimming pools, communications, tunneling, concrete, welding, excavation, safety, and project administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice-oriented review helps candidates strengthen both technical understanding and reference navigation. Students can work through questions, select the correct book, locate the governing provision, and apply it under timed conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContractor Exam Prep also emphasizes consistent study, organized book use, and confidence-building preparation. No package can guarantee a passing score or license approval, but a structured approach can help candidates enter the examination with stronger familiarity and a clear testing strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the North Carolina Public Utilities Contractor Exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The exam is open book, but only the approved references may be brought into the testing center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination contains 100 questions. Candidates have 240 minutes and must earn at least 70 percent to pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all books in this package allowed in the exam room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Eleven references are allowed inside the examination center. The remaining books are included for preparation and must remain outside the testing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy are non-approved books included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey cover tested subjects such as erosion control, excavation safety, tunneling, welding, concrete, shotcrete, One Call requirements, licensing, and liens. Candidates should study these materials before exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat work does the Public Utilities classification cover?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification covers work under several specialties, including boring and tunneling, communications, fuel distribution, electrical work ahead of the point of delivery, water and sewer lines, water purification and sewage disposal, and swimming pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package include exam registration?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It includes the listed books only. Application filing, examination eligibility, scheduling, testing fees, and licensing are handled separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes passing the exam automatically issue a license?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Passing the exam is one part of the licensing process. 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