Nevada
(C-23) Drilling Wells

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

CLOSED BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
General Regulations	10
Drilling and Boreholes	5
Casings and Screens	6
Grouting and Sealing	6
Contamination Prevention	5
Testing	3
Safety and General Knowledge	4
Pumps and Tanks	6

Total Number of Test Questions:	45
Time Allowed (hours):	1.5
Minimum Passing Score:	32

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 NOT Allowed in the Exam

1.	Water Well Driller's Beginning Training Manual, 3rd Edition, 1996, NGWA.
2.	Manual of Water Well Construction Practices, 2nd Edition, 1998, NGWA.

Recommended Study Materials

Nevada • (C-23) Drilling Wells

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Comprehensive Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
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