Nevada
(C-3) Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs

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
Safety	6
Insulation	1
Windows and Doors	3
Rough Carpentry	23
Finish Carpentry	14
Drywall	7
Siding	2

Total Number of Test Questions:	56
Time Allowed (hours):	2.0
Minimum Passing Score:	40

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

International Building Code, 2006, ICC.

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.	Carpentry & Building Construction, 6th Edition, 2004, Feirer, Hutchings and Feirer.
3.	Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2006, Wood Truss Council of America.
4.	Gypsum Construction Handbook, Centennial Edition, 2009, United States Gypsum Company.
5.	Finish Carpenter's Manual, 1993, Jim Tolpin.

Recommended Study Materials

Nevada • (C-3) Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs

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 Building Code
OSHA

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