PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267 Candidate Information Web Page
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Area
# of Questions
Gas Piping
15
Welding
6
Safety
6
Paving
4
Excavation, Compaction and Grading
6
Nevada One-Call
3
Total Number of Test Questions:
40
Time Allowed (hours)
1.5
Passing score
28
In
Nevada you must also pass a Contractor Management Survey Exam
(Business and Law) unless you are already a licensed contractor who is adding a classification
to your license.
Recommended (permitted) Reference Books
1.
NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code,
1996, National Fire Protection Association.
Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam
(used to write questions)
1.
Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised
as of 2004 or Later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI.
2.
ASME B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution
Systems, 1995, American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
3.
Pipefitter's Handbook,
3rd Edition, 1967, Forest R. Linsey.
4.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting,
1987, Dave Roberts.
5.
Nevada One-Call, Underground Service
Alert North of Central/Northern California and Nevada.
6.
Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook (MAPH-2),
2000, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
7.
Pipe Welding Procedures,
1973, Hoobasar Rampaul.
Recommended Study Materials Nevada • A-19B Pipelines and Conduits for Gas