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    Arizona AZ-A-5 — Specialty Sub-Trade Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing (A-5)

    Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing — AZ licensed specialty. Statutory scope, exam prerequisites, height limits, and qualifying agent placement for your construction enterprise in Arizona.

    Arizona AZ-A-5 Classification At A Glance

    Height Limitation
    Unlimited
    Sector Authority
    Commercial & Residential
    Financial / Bond
    ROC bond per classification.
    Governing Law
    A.R.S. § 32-1151 et seq.
    Statutory Scope of Work

    What Can a Arizona AZ-A-5 (Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing (A-5)) Do?

    Apply oil surfacing or similar products; place shoring, casing, geotextiles or liners; perform incidental blasting or drilling as required to move, alter or repair earthen materials by digging, trenching, grading, horizontal boring, compacting and filling.

    Subcontracting & Trade Scope

    Performs underground utility excavation, trenching, and wet utilities.

    Immediate Market Entry

    Need a Arizona AZ-A-5 Qualifier Immediately?

    Obtaining a Arizona AZ-A-5 license by testing can take 9 to 18 months between application review, study time, exam dates, and board hearings.

    IQS places pre-vetted, licensed Arizona AZ-A-5 Qualifiers with your entity as a qualifying agent, allowing your company to pull permits and sign contracts immediately.

    Fast Turnaround

    We handle qualifier agreements, board background reviews, and paperwork.

    Arizona AZ-A-5 License Requirements & Exam Prerequisites

    Verifiable Experience Required

    • Utility/heavy civil experience + pass the state utility contractor exam.

    Required Examinations

    • AZ Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing Trade Exam
    • AZ Business Management Exam
    Financial Stability

    GL insurance per board; workers' comp if employees.

    Frequently Asked Questions: Arizona AZ-A-5 License

    What does a Arizona AZ-A-5 license allow?

    Apply oil surfacing or similar products; place shoring, casing, geotextiles or liners; perform incidental blasting or drilling as required to move, alter or repair earthen materials by digging, trenching, grading, horizontal boring, compacting and filling.

    Can my business hire a Arizona AZ-A-5 qualifying agent?

    Yes. IQS places pre-vetted Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing (A-5) qualifying agents with your entity. The qualifying agent provides the license credentials necessary for your company to pull permits legally in Arizona.

    How much does a Arizona AZ-A-5 qualifier cost?

    Compensation typically consists of a monthly retainer plus a project/permit fee structure under a compliant qualifying agreement. Contact IQS for current market rates tailored to your volume.

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    8
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    48
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