Nevada C-1 Plumbing and Heating Contractor Exam Preparation

Nevada
C-1 Plumbing and Heating Contractor

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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.nscb.state.nv.us

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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
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
Passing score	70

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

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Recommended (permitted) Reference Books

1.	Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
2.	Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
3.	NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 1999, National Fire Protection Association.
4.	NFPA 58: Liquid Petroleum Gas Code, 2001, National Fire Protection Association.
5.	NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2002, National Fire Protection Association.
6.	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.	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, 1995, John Siegenthaler.
5.	Pipe Welding Procedures, 1973, Hoobasar Rampaul.
6.	Solar Water and Pool Heating Manual Design and Installation & Repair and Maintenance, 2006, Florida Solar Energy Center.

Recommended Study Materials
Nevada • C-1 Plumbing and Heating Contractor

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EEQ Learner Software for Windows		About Software	Quantity:
Tutorial		About Tutorials	Quantity:
Plumbing Math Tutorial		About Tutorials	Quantity:
Practice Tests ( 3 )		About Practice Tests	Quantity:
DVD Study Courses
1997 Uniform Plumbing Code (2 Disc Set)		More info...
1997 Uniform Mechanical Code (2 Disc Set)		More info...
LP Gas		More info...
Isometric Drainage and Venting		More info...
Drainage and Venting		More info...
OSHA		More info...

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15-Dec-2006