Construction Trade Research Area

Nevada
(C-1) Plumbing and Heating Contracting

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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
Boilers 4
Gas Systems 8
Cleanouts 4
Fixtures and Equipment 4
Hydronics 3
Water Heaters / Venting 6
Piping, Valves and Controls 3
Sheet Metal 3
Water Supply 8
Hangers and Supports 5
Drain, Waste and Vents 10
Backflow 4
Traps and Interceptors 8
Isometric Analysis / Plumbing Mathematics 8
Safety 5
Joints and Connections 4
Solar 4
General Plumbing Requirements 7
Fire Sprinklers 5
Storm Drainage 5
Industrial Piping 3
Breathing Systems for Firefighters 3
Chilled Water Piping 6

Total Number of Test Questions: 120
Time Allowed (hours): 5.0
Minimum Passing Score: 84

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: Standard for National Fuel Gas Code, 2009, NFPA.
4. NFPA 58: Standard for Liquid Petroleum Gas Code, 2008, NFPA.
5. NFPA 13: Standard for 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, SMACNA.  
3. Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, 2008 - OR - Selections by PSI, 2008, GPO. Reference page
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. Doc Link
7. HVAC Pump Handbook, 2nd Edition, 2006, James B. Rishel.  
8. Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 7th Edition, 2008, Lee Smith, Bartholomew D'Arcangelo, Benedict D'Arcangelo, J. Russell Guest.  
9. Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2004, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana.  
10. Modern Welding, 2004 Edition, Carl H. Turnquist, William A. Bowditch, Kevin E. Bowditch, Andrew D. Althouse. Buy from Amazon
11. Facility Piping Systems Handbook, 2nd Edition, 2002, Michael Frankel.  
12. ASME 13.1: Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems, 1996, ASME.
13. ASME B31.3-2004: Process Piping, 2004, ASME.  

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