What this book covers The Peerless Swimming Pool (C-53) Study Guide Book prepares you for the trade portion of the California CSLB contractor license exam. Per the state's classification, a C-53 contractor designs, constructs, and services swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and related water features including excavation, plumbing, gunite, electrical, and pool equipment. This printed book covers the subjects the state tests. See the official CSLB C53 classification. Book chapters Glossary Design Excavation Building layout Plumbing Swimming pools & solar Gunite Electrical Blueprint reading Tools, material & equipment Safety Start up & maintenance Mathematics Code Sample questions NSPI stands for:A. Non-standard Pool Inspection · B. Normal Swimming Pool Installation · C. National Spa and Pool Institute ✓ · D. National Swimming Pool Industry If the soils surrounding a pool are slow draining, what type of soil is present?A. Clay · B. Gravel ✓ · C. Sand · D. Cement grout When beginning excavation for a swimming pool, where do you start?A. Where the skimmer will be · B. The deep end · C. The shallow end ✓ · D. Where the main drain will be