Nevada
(C-2) Electrical Contracting

Apply for the License

Nevada State Contractor's Board
2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 486-1100

9670 Gateway Dr. #100
Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (775) 688-1141
www.nvcontractorsboard.com

Exam Administrator

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 Areas	# of Questions
General Electrical Knowledge	6
Service, Feeders and Branch Circuits	7
Grounding and Bonding	7
Conductors and Cables	8
Raceways and Boxes	7
Special Occupancies and Equipment	5
Electrical Power	6
Motors	6
Low Voltage	2
Lighting	5
Illuminated Signs	2
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems	2
Safety Information	8
Transmission Lines	5
Overcurrent Protection	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	80
Time Allowed (hours):	4.0
Minimum Passing Score:	56

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

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)

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70) - OR - National Electrical Code Handbook, 2005, NFPA.
2.	NFPA 72: Standard for National Fire Alarm Code - OR - National Fire Alarm Code Handbook, 2007, NFPA.

These references will not be available in the examination center. Please see the PSI candidate bulletin regarding restrictions on personal copies.

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam

1.	Ugly's Electrical References, 2008, George V. Hart, Sammie Hart.
2.	Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, 2008 - OR - Selections by PSI, 2008, GPO.
3.	National Electrical Safety Code, 2007, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
4.	Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 9th Edition, 2007, Thomas M. Shoemaker, James E. Mack.

Recommended Study Materials

Nevada • (C-2) Electrical Contracting

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Basic Electrical Calculations Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
When you order the products above, they will be sent to you by e-mail (see FAQ page 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.

Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
2005 National Electrical Code (2 disc set)
Ohms Law
Voltage Drop
Electrical Math
Use this link to obtain the recommended "Power Wheel" for the Electrical Math video Use this link to print an updated table of references for the 2005 and 2008 NEC