Nevada
(C-1) Plumbing and Heating Contracting
Apply for the License
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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
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Exam Administrator
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PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page |
Exam Type
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| OPEN BOOK |
Exam Content
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| 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 |
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| 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
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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) |
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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. |
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
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| 1. |
Pipefitter's Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1967, Forest R. Linsey. |
| 2. |
HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, 3rd Edition, 2005, SMACNA. |
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| 3. |
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, 2008 - OR - Selections by PSI, 2008, GPO. |
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| 4. |
Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd Edition, 2004, John Siegenthaler, P.E. |
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| 5. |
Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003, Hoobasar Rampaul. |
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| 6. |
Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual, 2006, Florida Solar Energy Center. |
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| 7. |
HVAC Pump Handbook, 2nd
Edition, 2006, James B. Rishel. |
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| 8. |
Mathematics for Plumbers
and Pipefitters, 7th Edition, 2008,
Lee Smith, Bartholomew D'Arcangelo, Benedict D'Arcangelo, J.
Russell Guest. |
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| 9. |
Modern Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning, 2004,
Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana. |
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| 10. |
Modern Welding, 2004 Edition, Carl H. Turnquist, William A. Bowditch, Kevin E. Bowditch, Andrew D. Althouse. |
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| 11. |
Facility Piping Systems Handbook, 2nd
Edition, 2002, Michael Frankel. |
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| 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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Recommended Study Materials
Nevada • (C-1) Plumbing and Heating Contracting |
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Price |
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| Comprehensive Tutorial |
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| Plumbing Math Tutorial |
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| Practice Tests ( 3 ) |
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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. |
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Recommended DVD Study Courses |
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Price |
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| UPC Drain and Vent |
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| OSHA |
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