GITS: Gainesville Independent Testing Service
EIS: Examination Information Sheet
Pool Excavation Subcontractor - SSE1Du
Jacksonville (Duval County) Version
Scope
Pool excavation subcontractor. The scope of work of a pool excavation subcontractor shall be limited to the
clearing of land of surface debris and vegetation; general leveling and grading of surface land; the excavation
and removal of materials such as rock, gravel, sand, dirt, debris or vegetation; the shaping and contouring of dirt
or similar material, all for the purpose of forming the outer wall of a commercial or residential swimming pool,
spa or hot tub to receive gunite, shotcrete or concrete.
Examination Content Outline
The Pool Excavation Subcontractor examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials,
tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a two (2) hour, open book
exam that consists of 50 questions.
Subjects:
Safety OSHA
Excavation - Soils
Excavation and Grading
Total:
No. of Items
8
16
26
50
Approved References
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Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010
Excavation and Grading Handbook, 2007, 3rd Ed., Capachi
Florida Building Code (Building), 2014
Chapter 64E-9, Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places, 2009
Placing Reinforcing Bars, Ninth Edition, 2011
Guide to Shotcrete, (506R-05)
Pool/Spa Operator's Handbook, 2009 Edition
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