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
Safety
7
Piping
8
Equipment
8
Valves and Controls
2
Hydronics
8
Excavation
7
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.
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997,
International Conference of Building Officials.
2.
NFPA 85: Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code,
2004, National Fire Protection Association.
Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam
(used to write questions)
1.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting,
1987, Dave Roberts.
2.
Modern Hydronic Heating,
1995, John Siegenthaler.
3.
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters,
5th Edition, 1995, Lee Smith, Bartholomew D'Arcangelo, Benedict D'Arcangelo, J. Russell Guest.
4.
Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised
as of 2004 or Later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI.
Recommended Study Materials Nevada • A-20 Industrial Piping Contractor