Nevada
(A-10) Commercial and Residential Pools
Apply for the License
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Nevada State Contractor's Board
2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 486-1100; Fax: (702) 486-1190
9670 Gateway Dr., Suite 100
Reno, NV 89521
Phone: (775) 688-1141; Fax (775) 688-1271
www.nvcontractorsboard.com
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Exam Administrator
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PSI Licensure: Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page |
Exam Type
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| OPEN BOOK |
Exam Content
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| Subject Areas |
# of Questions |
| Filtration / Circulation Systems |
12 |
| Maintenance and Operation |
12 |
| Accessories and Associated Trades |
8 |
| Pool and Spa Business Laws and Rules |
3 |
| Concrete, Shotcrete and Gunite |
15 |
| Design |
16 |
| Soils and Earthwork |
9 |
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| Total Number of Test Questions: |
75 |
| Time Allowed (hours): |
2.5 |
| Minimum Passing Score: |
53 |
This exam may also include questions on the following subjects:
- Reading and interpreting construction codes and regulations
- Nevada Health department regulations
- Appropriate building codes
- Trade materials, tools, equipment and methods
- Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Rules
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The Nevada licensing process requires that you pass a Contractor Management Survey Exam
unless you are already a licensed contractor who is adding a classification to his/her license.
(study materials for the CMS exam are offered from the link above) |
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Books Allowed in the Exam |
| 1. |
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2006, IAPMO. |
| These references will not be available in the examination center. Please see the PSI candidate bulletin regarding restrictions on personal copies. |
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
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| 1. |
Guide to Shotcrete - ACI 506/R-90, 1995, American Concrete Institute. |
| 2. |
The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 3rd Edition, 2005, American Concrete Institute/American Society Concrete Contractors. |
| 3. |
MS-10, Soils Manual, Asphalt Institute. |
| 4. |
The Ultimate Pool Maintenance Manual: Spas, Pools, Hot Tubs, Rockscapes and Other Water Features, 2nd Edition, 2001, Terry Tamminen. |
| 5. |
ANSI / NSPI-1: Standard for Public Swimming Pools, 2003, The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (formerly National Spa and Pool Institute). |
| 6. |
ANSI / NSPI-5: Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools, 2003, The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (formerly National Spa and Pool Institute). |
| 7. |
ANSI / NSPI-3: Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas, 1999, The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (formerly National Spa and Pool Institute). |
| 8. |
ANSI / NSPI-2: Standard for Public Spas, 1999, The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (formerly National Spa and Pool Institute). |
| 9. |
Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 444, Public Bathing Places, Nevada State Division of Health. |
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| 10. |
Certified Pool-Spa Operators Handbook, 2006, National Swimming Pool Foundation. |
| 11. |
Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, PSI. |
| 12. |
Clark County Swimming Pool Ordinance, Title 22, Chapter 22.20 |
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| 13. |
NSF International Standard 50, 2008, National Sanitation Foundation. |
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We currently do not offer study materials for this trade
(based on customer demand or availability of reference books) |
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Jul-2011
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