1. Q: What does the CR2 classification allow contractors to perform?
ANSWER Excavating, grading, trenching, surfacing with materials other
than cement or asphalt, and oil surfacing operations.
2. Q: What is the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)? ANSWER
The state agency responsible for licensing and regulating contractors in
Arizona.
3. Q: How often must a CR2 license be renewed in Arizona? ANSWER
Every two years.
4. Q: What is the minimum experience requirement for a CR2 license?
ANSWER Typically four years of journey-level experience or three years
of supervisory experience in the classification.
5. Q: Can a CR2 contractor install concrete curbs and gutters?
ANSWER No, cement and concrete work requires different
classifications.
6. Q: What is the purpose of the contractor's bond? ANSWER To
protect consumers and ensure contractors fulfill their contractual
obligations.
7. Q: What is the minimum bond amount for residential contractors in
Arizona? ANSWER $7,500 for contracts under $750,000.
8. Q: Must CR2 contractors carry workers' compensation insurance?
ANSWER Yes, if they have employees.
9. Q: What is the definition of a "qualifying party"? ANSWER The
individual who demonstrates the experience and expertise required for the
contractor's license.
10.Q: Can one qualifying party qualify multiple contracting companies?
ANSWER Yes, but with limitations and proper disclosure to the ROC.
,11.Q: What is the maximum penalty for contracting without a license in
Arizona? ANSWER A Class 1 misdemeanor with fines up to $2,500
and/or six months in jail.
12.Q: What records must contractors maintain? ANSWER Contracts,
change orders, invoices, payment records, and project documentation for
at least five years.
13.Q: What is a "substantial compliance" violation? ANSWER Failure
to comply with Arizona contractor licensing laws in a material way.
14.Q: Can a CR2 contractor perform asphalt paving? ANSWER No,
asphalt paving requires an A-2 classification or dual license.
15.Q: What is the statute of limitations for filing a complaint with the
ROC? ANSWER Generally four years from the date of substantial
completion or abandonment.
16.Q: Must contractors provide written contracts for projects over what
amount? ANSWER $1,000 or more.
17.Q: What information must be included in a contractor's
advertisement? ANSWER The contractor's license number and business
name as registered with ROC.
18.Q: What is a recovery fund claim? ANSWER A claim filed by a
consumer to recover damages when a contractor fails to fulfill
obligations.
19.Q: What is the maximum recovery fund claim amount per
transaction? ANSWER $30,000 per transaction, $150,000 aggregate per
contractor.
20.Q: Can a CR2 contractor install drainage pipes? ANSWER Yes, as
part of grading and excavation work.
21.Q: What is required before making changes to a contract? ANSWER
A written change order signed by both parties.
22.Q: What is the "right of rescission" period for home solicitation
sales? ANSWER Three business days.
23.Q: Must contractors provide lien waivers? ANSWER Yes, conditional
and unconditional lien waivers as payments are made.
24.Q: What is the time limit for recording a mechanic's lien in Arizona?
ANSWER 120 days after completion or termination of work.
, 25.Q: Can contractors accept deposits exceeding project costs?
ANSWER No, deposits should be reasonable and related to actual costs.
26.Q: What is commingling of funds? ANSWER Illegally mixing client
funds with personal or other business funds.
27.Q: Are contractors required to provide itemized cost breakdowns?
ANSWER Yes, when requested by the property owner in writing.
28.Q: What is the penalty for abandoning a project? ANSWER License
suspension, revocation, and potential criminal charges.
29.Q: Must subcontractors be licensed? ANSWER Yes, all
subcontractors must hold appropriate Arizona licenses.
30.Q: What is the continuing education requirement for CR2 renewal?
ANSWER Currently, Arizona does not mandate continuing education for
license renewal, but staying current with code changes is recommended.
Section 2: Safety & OSHA Regulations (Questions 31-60)
31.Q: What does OSHA stand for? ANSWER Occupational Safety and
Health Administration.
32.Q: What is the minimum depth requiring cave-in protection for
excavations? ANSWER 5 feet or more.
33.Q: What are the three main methods of cave-in protection?
ANSWER Sloping, shoring, and shielding (trench boxes).
34.Q: What is the maximum allowable slope for Type C soil? ANSWER
1.5:1 (34 degrees from horizontal).
35.Q: What is Type A soil? ANSWER Cohesive soil with an unconfined
compressive strength of 1.5 tons per square foot or greater.
36.Q: What is the required clearance from the edge of an excavation for
spoil piles? ANSWER Minimum of 2 feet.
37.Q: How often must excavations be inspected by a competent person?
ANSWER Daily and after any hazard-increasing occurrence (rain,
vibration, etc.).
38.Q: What is a competent person? ANSWER Someone capable of
identifying existing and predictable hazards and authorized to take
corrective measures.
ANSWER Excavating, grading, trenching, surfacing with materials other
than cement or asphalt, and oil surfacing operations.
2. Q: What is the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)? ANSWER
The state agency responsible for licensing and regulating contractors in
Arizona.
3. Q: How often must a CR2 license be renewed in Arizona? ANSWER
Every two years.
4. Q: What is the minimum experience requirement for a CR2 license?
ANSWER Typically four years of journey-level experience or three years
of supervisory experience in the classification.
5. Q: Can a CR2 contractor install concrete curbs and gutters?
ANSWER No, cement and concrete work requires different
classifications.
6. Q: What is the purpose of the contractor's bond? ANSWER To
protect consumers and ensure contractors fulfill their contractual
obligations.
7. Q: What is the minimum bond amount for residential contractors in
Arizona? ANSWER $7,500 for contracts under $750,000.
8. Q: Must CR2 contractors carry workers' compensation insurance?
ANSWER Yes, if they have employees.
9. Q: What is the definition of a "qualifying party"? ANSWER The
individual who demonstrates the experience and expertise required for the
contractor's license.
10.Q: Can one qualifying party qualify multiple contracting companies?
ANSWER Yes, but with limitations and proper disclosure to the ROC.
,11.Q: What is the maximum penalty for contracting without a license in
Arizona? ANSWER A Class 1 misdemeanor with fines up to $2,500
and/or six months in jail.
12.Q: What records must contractors maintain? ANSWER Contracts,
change orders, invoices, payment records, and project documentation for
at least five years.
13.Q: What is a "substantial compliance" violation? ANSWER Failure
to comply with Arizona contractor licensing laws in a material way.
14.Q: Can a CR2 contractor perform asphalt paving? ANSWER No,
asphalt paving requires an A-2 classification or dual license.
15.Q: What is the statute of limitations for filing a complaint with the
ROC? ANSWER Generally four years from the date of substantial
completion or abandonment.
16.Q: Must contractors provide written contracts for projects over what
amount? ANSWER $1,000 or more.
17.Q: What information must be included in a contractor's
advertisement? ANSWER The contractor's license number and business
name as registered with ROC.
18.Q: What is a recovery fund claim? ANSWER A claim filed by a
consumer to recover damages when a contractor fails to fulfill
obligations.
19.Q: What is the maximum recovery fund claim amount per
transaction? ANSWER $30,000 per transaction, $150,000 aggregate per
contractor.
20.Q: Can a CR2 contractor install drainage pipes? ANSWER Yes, as
part of grading and excavation work.
21.Q: What is required before making changes to a contract? ANSWER
A written change order signed by both parties.
22.Q: What is the "right of rescission" period for home solicitation
sales? ANSWER Three business days.
23.Q: Must contractors provide lien waivers? ANSWER Yes, conditional
and unconditional lien waivers as payments are made.
24.Q: What is the time limit for recording a mechanic's lien in Arizona?
ANSWER 120 days after completion or termination of work.
, 25.Q: Can contractors accept deposits exceeding project costs?
ANSWER No, deposits should be reasonable and related to actual costs.
26.Q: What is commingling of funds? ANSWER Illegally mixing client
funds with personal or other business funds.
27.Q: Are contractors required to provide itemized cost breakdowns?
ANSWER Yes, when requested by the property owner in writing.
28.Q: What is the penalty for abandoning a project? ANSWER License
suspension, revocation, and potential criminal charges.
29.Q: Must subcontractors be licensed? ANSWER Yes, all
subcontractors must hold appropriate Arizona licenses.
30.Q: What is the continuing education requirement for CR2 renewal?
ANSWER Currently, Arizona does not mandate continuing education for
license renewal, but staying current with code changes is recommended.
Section 2: Safety & OSHA Regulations (Questions 31-60)
31.Q: What does OSHA stand for? ANSWER Occupational Safety and
Health Administration.
32.Q: What is the minimum depth requiring cave-in protection for
excavations? ANSWER 5 feet or more.
33.Q: What are the three main methods of cave-in protection?
ANSWER Sloping, shoring, and shielding (trench boxes).
34.Q: What is the maximum allowable slope for Type C soil? ANSWER
1.5:1 (34 degrees from horizontal).
35.Q: What is Type A soil? ANSWER Cohesive soil with an unconfined
compressive strength of 1.5 tons per square foot or greater.
36.Q: What is the required clearance from the edge of an excavation for
spoil piles? ANSWER Minimum of 2 feet.
37.Q: How often must excavations be inspected by a competent person?
ANSWER Daily and after any hazard-increasing occurrence (rain,
vibration, etc.).
38.Q: What is a competent person? ANSWER Someone capable of
identifying existing and predictable hazards and authorized to take
corrective measures.
