(C-1) Plumbing & Heating Contractor
Apply for the License
Nevada State Contractor‘s Board
2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 486-1100
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
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
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.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] (OSHA) Selections by PSI, 2013
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, 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
PSI OSHA Selections
Study Guide
$54.95
Sample questions are based on the PSI publication titled “29 CFR PART 1926 Selections, as of June 2013” (highlighted in green above).
This file contains approx. 800 sample questions.
REMINDER: PSI uses this book for many exams they offer. Not all sections of this code will apply to your exam.
We also include a table showing the relationship between our questions and OSHA code sections. Corrections to the original PSI publication are noted.
