Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Nevada
(A-19A) Pipelines & Conduits for Water

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Nevada State Contractor‘s Board
2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200
Henderson, NV  89074
Phone: (702) 486-1100
Licensing Agency Site
Exam Provider
PSI Clark County Office
450 N Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV  89014
Phone:  (855) 205-5827
Nevada PSI Site
Exam Type
CLOSED  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Water Piping21
Safety6
Paving4
Excavation, Compaction & Grading6
Nevada One-Call3
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.

Link to Contractor Management Survey Exam
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2021 (older versions superceded), DIPRA
PDF File Link
2.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 2011, Dave Roberts
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3.
Nevada One Call Law and Suggested Marking Guidelines
PDF File Link
4.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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5.
Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook (AC 150/5370-14B), 2013 (supersedes 14A/2000 version), FAA/USACE
PDF File Link
6.
Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation Manual (mobile-friendly file), 2019 (previous versions superseded), ACPA
Web Page Link
Available Study Materials
This study guide only covers the OSHA portion of the PSI exam.
PSI OSHA Selections, 2013
Study Guide
$49.95
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