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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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| Exam Administrator |
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PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| 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.
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