Nevada
(C-1) Plumbing and Heating Contractor

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.nscb.state.nv.us

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
Boilers	5
Gas Systems	13
Cleanouts	3
Fixtures and Equipment	5
Hydronics	4
Water Heaters	2
Piping, Valves and Controls	6
Sheet Metal	5
Water Supply	5
Hangers and Supports	4
Drain, Waste and Vent	8
Backflow	2
Traps and Interceptors	4
Developed Length	3
Isometric Analysis	10
Safety	6
Joints and Connections	3
Solar	4
General Plumbing Regulation	3
Fire Sprinklers	5

Total Number of Test Questions:	100
Time Allowed (hours):	4.0
Minimum Passing Score:	70

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.	Uniform Plumbing Code, 2006, IAPMO.
2.	Uniform Mechanical Code, 2006, IAPMO.
3.	NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2009, NFPA.
4.	NFPA 58: Liquid Petroleum Gas Code, 2008, NFPA.
5.	NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 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.	Pipefitter's Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1967, Forest R. Linsey.
2.	HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, 3rd Edition, 2005, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association.
3.	Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2004 or later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI.
4.	Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd Edition, 2004, John Siegenthaler, P.E.
5.	Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003, Hoobasar Rampaul.
6.	Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual, 2006, Florida Solar Energy Center.

Recommended Study Materials

Nevada • (C-1) Plumbing and Heating Contractor

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Plumbing Math Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
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