Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Nevada
(A-17) Lines to Transmit Electricity

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Nevada State Contractor‘s Board
2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200
Henderson, NV  89074
Phone: (702) 486-1100
Exam Provider
PSI Clark County Office
450 N Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV  89014
Phone:  (855) 205-5827
Exam Type
CLOSED  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Transformers6
Electrical Knowledge5
Conductors5
Overhead Lines11
Equipment & Safety4
Grounding Methods3
Poles & Structures3
Electric Supply Stations3
Total number of test questions:
40
Time allowed (hours):
1.5

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

In addition to the trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the Contractor Management Survey Exam offered by PSI.

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 14th Edition, 2023, Shoemaker, Mack
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2.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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PSI OSHA Selections, 2013
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