Division of Professions
Bureau of Education & Testing
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Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0791
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Underground Utility Contractors Trade Knowledge
Exam Reference List
Valid January 2025 – December 2025
The answers to the examination questions will be based on the editions listed below. Some of the
questions will also be based on field experience and knowledge of trade practices. Editions earlier or
later than those listed below can be brought to the examination site but AT YOUR OWN RISK.
However, only one copy of each reference will be allowed into the examination site.
Only original edition reference materials will be allowed for use at the site, except for the references
specifically indicated on the reference list as available as PDF.
All reference materials and PDF copies MUST be bound and remain bound during the exam. Bound
refers to materials permanently bound, as by stitching or glue, and materials securely fastened in
their covers by fasteners that penetrate all papers. PDF copies of references MUST be bound with
ring binders, brads, plastic snap binders, spiralbound notebooks, and screw posts, but not with
staples. Writing or electronic tablets are not allowed.
References containing underlining with pen or highlighter may be used. Handwritten and typewritten
notes are NOT allowed. Existing handwritten notes must be blackened out or removed completely, by
the candidate, prohibiting legibility. Moveable tabs (e.g., Post-it Flags) are NOT allowed. Candidates
will not be permitted to make any marks in the references during the examination administration.
ONLY THESE BOOKS MAYBE BROUGHT INTO THE TESTING ROOM:
Ref # Titles
Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2024.
Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association,
R2 245 Riverchase Parkway East, Suite O, Birmingham, AL 35244.
www.dipra.org/ductile-iron-pipe-resources/technical-publications
A BOUND pdf version of this reference may be brought into the test centers for use on the exam.
AWWA Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe & Fabricated Fittings, 4 in
through 60 in for Water Transmission & Distribution, C900, 2022
R33 American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Ave., Denver, CO 80235, (Ph
800.926.7337). AWWA C900-2022 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated
Fittings, 4 In. Through 60 In. (100 mm Through 1,500 mm) (ansi.org)
Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 33rd Edition, 2024. Frank R. Walker
R38 Company, PO Box 318, 1989 University Lane, Unit “C”, Lisle, IL 60532.
www.frankrwalker.com
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Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926, July 1, 2024. Government Printing
R46 Office Bookstore, 100 West Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. bookstore.gpo.gov,
(Ph 866.512.1800); or www.mancomm.com, (Ph 800.417.2531).
Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation, 2007-2019.
American Concrete Pipe Association, 1303 West Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 305, Irving, TX
R49 75038.
www.concretepipe.org/pipe-box-resources/installation/concrete-pipe-installation-manual/
A BOUND pdf version of this reference may be brought into the test centers for use on the exam.
Pipe & Excavation Contracting, 2011. Craftsman Book Company, 6058 Corte del Cedro,
R80
Carlsbad, CA 92009. www.Pipe and Excavation Contracting Revised (craftsman-book.com)
Utility Accommodation Manual, 2017
R112. State of Florida, Department of Transportation,
R112 Hayden Burns Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450,
www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/utilities/
A BOUND pdf version of this reference may be brought into the test centers for use on the exam.
The Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction, 5th Edition, 2012.
R117 Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association, 2711 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75234. www.uni-
bell.org/resources/other-resources/handbooks
Damage Prevention Guide (includes FL Statute Ch. 556 Underground Facility Damage
Prevention and Safety Act), 2020.
Sunshine State One-Call of Florida, Inc.,
R118
11 Plantation Road, DeBarry, FL 32713. (Ph 1.800.432.4770)
https://www.sunshine811.com/learning-center
A BOUND pdf version of this reference may be brought into the test centers for use on the exam.
555-Directional Bore, 2023-2024
556-Jack & Bore, 2023-2024
State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Hayden Burns Building, 605 Suwannee
R142
Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450.
fy2023-24ebook.pdf (windows.net)
A BOUND pdf version of this reference may be brought into the test centers for use on the exam.
Florida Building Code - Plumbing, 2023. International Code Council, Inc., 5203 Leesburg
R214 Pike, Suite 600, Falls Church, VA 22041, (Ph 800.786.4452). shop.iccsafe.org/state-and-
local-codes/florida.html
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