Nevada
(C-1D) Plumbing Contractor

Apply for the License

Nevada State Contractor's Board
2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 486-1100; Fax: (702) 486-1190

9670 Gateway Dr., Suite 100
Reno, NV 89521
Phone: (775) 688-1141; Fax (775) 688-1271
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
Gas Systems	8
Cleanouts	4
Fixtures and Equipment	3
Hydronics	3
Water Heaters / Venting	6
Piping, Valves, and Controls	5
Water Supply	8
Hangers and Supports	4
Drain, Waste, and Vents	8
Backflow	4
Traps and Interceptors	4
Isometric Analysis / Plumbing Mathematics	6
Safety	5
Joints and Connections	3
Solar	3
General Plumbing Regulations	3
Storm Drainage	3

Total Number of Test Questions:	80
Time Allowed (hours):	3.0
Minimum Passing Score:	56

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.	NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2009, NFPA.
3.	NFPA 58: Liquid Petroleum Gas Code, 2008, NFPA.
4.	Uniform Mechanical Code, 2006, IAPMO.

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.	Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 7th Edition, 2007, Lee Smith, Bartholomew D'Arcangelo, Benedict D'Arcangelo, J. Russell Guest.
2.	Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, 2008- OR - Selections by PSI, 2008, GPO.
3.	Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd Edition, 2004, John Siegenthaler.
4.	Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual, 1997, Florida Solar Energy Center.
5.	Pipefitter’s Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1967, Forrest R. Lindsey.
6.	Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003, Industrial Press.

Recommended Study Materials

Nevada • (C-1D) Plumbing Contractor

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