Nevada
(A-16) Paving of Streets,
Driveways,
and Parking Lots
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.nscb.state.nv.us
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Exam Administrator |
PSI Licensure: Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page |
Exam Type
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| CLOSED BOOK |
Exam Content
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| Subject Areas |
# of Questions |
| Excavation, Compaction and Grading |
12 |
| Paving - Asphalt Paving Procedures |
14 |
| Paving - Asphalt Properties and General Uses |
3 |
| Safety |
5 |
| Traffic Control |
3 |
| Nevada One-Call |
3 |
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| Total Number of Test Questions: |
40 |
| Time Allowed (hours): |
1.5 |
| Minimum Passing Score: |
28 |
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 NOT Allowed in the Exam
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| 1. |
Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook (MAPH-2), 2000, AASHTO. |
| 2. |
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts. |
| 3. |
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, 2008 - OR - Selections by PSI, 2008, GPO. |
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| 4. |
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2001, Nevada Department of Transportation. |
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| 5. |
Nevada One-Call, Underground Service Alert. |
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Recommended Study Materials
Nevada • (A-16) Paving of Streets,
Driveways, and Parking Lots |
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| Comprehensive Tutorial |
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| Practice Tests ( 3 ) |
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When you order the products above, they will be sent to you by e-mail (see FAQs for delivery times).
If you prefer the files can be burned on to a CD-ROM disc and sent by USPS mail, you must notify us within 3 days of ordering using the form on our "Contact Us" page. |
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Recommended DVD Study Courses |
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| General Builder |
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1-Feb-2010

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