Construction Trade Research Area

Nevada
(C-1K) Industrial Piping

Apply for the License

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

9670 Gateway Dr., Suite 100
Reno, NV  89521
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
Pipe Fitting 5
Piping Materials 7
Process Piping 6
Gas Piping 6
Water and Steam Piping 5
Refrigerant Piping 5
Hangers and Supports 6
Estimating and Plan Reading 3
Welding 3
Safety 4

Total Number of Test Questions: 50
Time Allowed (hours): 2.0
Minimum Passing Score: 37

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.
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. Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 18th Edition, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana. Buy at Amazon
2. Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 7th Edition, 2008, Lee Smith, Bartholomew D'Arcangelo, Benedict D'Arcangelo, J. Russell Guest.
3. Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, 2008 - OR - Selections by PSI, 2008, GPO. Reference page
4. Facility Piping Systems Handbook, 2nd Edition, 2002, Michael Frankel.
5. ASME B31.3-2004: Process Piping, 2004, ASME.
6. Modern Welding, 2004 Edition, Carl H. Turnquist, William A. Bowditch, Kevin E. Bowditch, Andrew D. Althouse. Buy from Amazon

Our Study System   How We Write Our Questions

We currently do not offer study materials for this trade
(based on customer demand or availability of reference books)

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 Jul-2011

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