Nevada
(C-41) Fire Protection Contracting

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
Fire Sprinkler Systems	20
Fire Sprinkler - Wet and Dry Chemical Systems	17
Fire Sprinkler - Standpipe	10
Fire Prevention	7
Code Compliance	3
Fire Alarms	23
General Regulations	10

Total Number of Test Questions:	90
Time Allowed (hours):	3.0
Minimum Passing Score:	63

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.	NFPA 13: Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2007, NFPA.
2.	NFPA 14: Standard for Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2007, NFPA.
3.	NFPA 17: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009, NFPA.
4.	NFPA 72: Standard for National Fire Alarm Code - OR - National Fire Alarm Code Handbook, 2007, NFPA.
5.	NFPA 11: Standard for Low-Expansion Foam, 2005, NFPA.
6.	NFPA 12: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2008, NFPA.
7.	NFPA 25: Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2008, 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.	National Electrical Code - OR - National Electrical Code Handbook, 2005, NFPA.
2.	Nevada Fire Marshall Code, Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 477.

Recommended Study Materials

Nevada • (C-41) Fire Protection Contracting

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Basic Electrical Calculations Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
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Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
2005 National Electrical Code (2 disc set)
Electrical Math
Use this link to obtain the recommended "Power Wheel" for the Electrical Math video Use this link to print an updated table of references for the 2005 and 2008 NEC