Nevada
(C-21) Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning 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
Piping	6
Insulation	1
Hangers and Supports	3
Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control	1
Heating and Cooling Principles	3
Refrigerants and Refrigeration	7
Load Calculations	6
Testing, Adjusting and Balancing	3
Controls	5
Machine Room	1
A/C and Heat Pump Equipment	4
Furnaces and Heaters	4
Hydronics	2
Chimneys, Flues and Vents	5
Combustion Air	2
Fuel Systems	10
Ducts	6
Evaporative Cooling	2
Chillers	3
Solar	4
Ventilation and Exhausts	3
Safety	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	85
Time Allowed (hours):	3.0
Minimum Passing Score:	60

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 Mechanical Code, 1997, IAPMO.
2.	NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 1999, NFPA.

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.	Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, 2008- OR - Selections by PSI, 2008, GPO.
2.	Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2000, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciana.
3.	HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, 3rd Edition, 2005, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association.
4.	Manual N, 4th Edition,1988, ACCA.
5.	Solar Water and Pool Heating Design and Installation Manual, 2006 (Replaces all previous versions), FSEC.
6.	Evaporative Air Conditioning Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1997, John R. Watt, Will K. Brown.

Recommended Study Materials

Nevada • (C-21) Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractor

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
When you order the products above, they will be sent to you by e-mail (see FAQs 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.

Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
1997 Uniform Mechanical Code (2 disc set)
OSHA