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
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas
# of Questions
Boilers
4
Gas Systems
8
Cleanouts
4
Fixtures & Equipment
4
Hydronics
3
Water Heaters / Venting
6
Piping, Valves & Controls
3
Sheet Metal
3
Water Supply
8
Hangers & Supports
5
Drain, Waste & Vents
10
Backflow
4
Traps & Interceptors
8
Isometric Analysis / Plumbing Mathematics
8
Safety
5
Joints & Connections
4
Solar
4
General Plumbing Requirements
7
Fire Sprinklers
5
Storm Drainage
5
Industrial Piping
3
Breathing Systems for Firefighters
3
Chilled Water Piping
6
Total number of test questions:
120
Time allowed (hours):
5.0
Scope of Work
May perform any of the work authorized for the subclassifications of the
classification C-1 license, including: the installation of boilers and pipes for hot water and steam, including all related fittings, valves, gauges, pumps, radiators, convectors, tanks and lines for fuel oil, chimneys, flues, insulation and other appurtenances; the fabrication and installation of all systems of sprinklers for protection from fire, including the appurtenances; the insulation of pipes, ducts and related equipment. (see PSI bulletin for an expanded scope)
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 Allowed in the Exam
1.
Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018, IAPMO
2.
Uniform Mechanical Code, 2018, IAPMO
3.
NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2012, NFPA
4.
NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014, NFPA
5.
NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019, NFPA
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
2.
Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd Edition, John Siegenthaler
3.
Solar Water and Pool Heating Manual: Design and Installation & Repair and Maintenance, Florida Solar Energy Center
4.
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, 2012, Lee Smith
5.
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 19th or 20th Edition, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciano
6.
Modern Welding, 11th Edition, 2013, Althouse, Turnquist, Bowditch
7.
Facility Piping Systems Handbook, 3rd Edition, Michael Frankel
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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