1️⃣ Licensing & Entity Registration

In Arizona, nearly all construction trades — including Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC/Mechanical, General Building, and Specialty work — are licensed through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC).

• Arizona Registrar of Contractors (All Trades):
  Arizona Registrar of Contractors – Home
  Licensing requirements, applications, classifications, and license search.
• License Classifications (Residential, Commercial & Dual):
  ROC – License Classification List
  Class A, B, C, CR, and specialty classifications for all trades.
• Qualifying Party Requirements:
  ROC – Qualifying Party Requirements
  What’s required to act as the QP for your license (experience + exams).
• License Applications:
  ROC – Apply for a License
  Online application system for new, dual, or additional classifications.
• Arizona Secretary of State – Business Services:
  AZ SOS – Business Registration
  Form your LLC or corporation and access state-level business filings.
• Arizona Corporation Commission – eCorp:
  ACC – eCorp Business Portal
  File new entities, annual reports, and amendments.

Trade Note: Arizona splits classifications into Residential (R), Commercial (C), and Dual (CR). Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and General Building contractors often choose CR for expanded scope.

2️⃣ OSHA & Safety — ADOSH (Arizona State Plan)

Arizona operates its own OSHA-approved State Plan through the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health (ADOSH). MOST private construction work in Arizona falls under ADOSH jurisdiction.

• ADOSH – Safety, Compliance & Training:
  Arizona Industrial Commission – ADOSH
  Enforcement, training programs, free consultation visits, and safety services.
• Arizona State Plan Info:
  OSHA – Arizona State Plan Overview
  State vs. Federal OSHA coverage and ADOSH compliance rules.
• Contact / Area Offices:
  OSHA/ADOSH Offices Serving Arizona

Safety Tip: Arizona enforces additional rules for fall protection, trenching/excavation, asbestos, and heat-exposure on construction sites — especially in high-heat counties.

3️⃣ Arizona Construction Law & Mechanics’ Liens

Arizona mechanics’ lien laws are strict — especially regarding preliminary 20-day notices. Lien rights fall under A.R.S. Title 33.

• Arizona Mechanics Lien Statutes:
  Arizona Revised Statutes – Title 33
  Official statutory text for liens, notices, and foreclosure.
• Plain-English Lien Guide:
  Arizona Mechanics Lien Guide & FAQs
  Step-by-step lien rights, deadlines, and requirements.
• State-by-State Lien Summary:
  Arizona Construction Lien Quick Summary

Important: A Preliminary 20-Day Notice is REQUIRED on most jobs to preserve lien rights. Incorrect licensing can also void lien rights.

4️⃣ DBE, SBE, MBE & Small Business Certification (Arizona)

Arizona uses the Arizona Unified Certification Program (AZUCP) — a federal/state partnership for DBE certification. The state also supports small businesses through ADOT and local partner agencies.

• ADOT – DBE Certification (AZUCP):
  ADOT DBE Certification Overview
  How to apply, eligibility rules, and support services.
• AZ UTRACS – Unified Certification Program Directory:
  Arizona UTRACS DBE/SBE Directory
  Search certified DBE/SBE firms and track opportunities.
• Small Business Support Programs (ADOT):
  ADOT Business Engagement & Compliance

Trade Angle: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and General Contractors use DBE/SBE certifications to gain visibility and partner on ADOT, municipal, aviation, and transit projects.

5️⃣ Bids, Vendor Registration & Arizona State Work

After licensing and certification, register as a vendor and begin tracking open solicitations across Arizona agencies.

• Arizona Procurement Portal (APP):
  APP – Vendor Login & Registration
  Register to compete for statewide contracts.
• State Procurement Office (SPO):
  Arizona State Procurement Office
  Guidance on policies, manuals, NIGP codes, and APP training materials.
• Bid Solicitations:
  Arizona Active Solicitations (APP)

Tip: Combine APP registration with DBE/SBE status for the strongest presence on transportation and municipal work in Arizona.

6️⃣ SFJ Study Hubs & Arizona Strategy Sessions

Pair this Arizona hub with my exam prep, OSHA/safety modules, and certification coaching to build your complete “enter, stabilize & scale” strategy in Arizona.

• AZ Business & Law Exam Prep – Administrative law, contracts, liens, and project management.
• Trade-Specific Estimating – Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and GC estimating using real Arizona plan sets.
• DBE/SBE & Procurement Roadmap – Which certifications to secure and how to tie them into APP and ADOT work.