| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Time | Varies by job - confirm timing in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Licensed Arizona contractor under ROC A-9 or R-6 classifications, depending on scope of work. |
Which Arizona license covers pool service?
A licensed Arizona contractor can service and repair swimming pools and spas under ROC A-9 or R-6 classifications. The right class depends on the scope of work. The A-09 Swimming Pools classification covers construction, service, and repair, including piping, fittings, backflow prevention devices, and waste lines.
When is a contractor license required?
Arizona requires a contractor license if labor and materials exceed $1,000. A license is also required if a permit is needed, regardless of price.
What can an R-6 pool service license not do?
The R-6 Swimming Pool Service and Repair classification covers service and minor repair of residential pools and accessories. It excludes plumbing connections to a potable water system, gas lines, gas chlorine systems, and electrical work beyond the first disconnect.
Who must prepare pool plans in Maricopa County?
Plans for swimming pool projects must be prepared by or under the supervision of a registered Arizona professional engineer or architect. A swimming pool contractor licensed as A-9, A-19, KA-5, or KA-6 can also prepare them.
What to do next
- Ask the pro for their Arizona Registrar of Contractors license number and confirm the class (A-9 or R-6) matches your job.
- Verify the license on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website before work begins.
- Ask the pro for proof of liability insurance and get it in writing.
- Confirm in the quote whether any work needs a permit, since a permit requires a licensed contractor.
- Call (928) 396-1068 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured pool service professional.
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