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
Safety
5
Fuel Oil
8
Gas
8
Hydronics
15
Valves & Controls
2
Boilers
12
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (hours):
2.0
Scope of Work
Installation of boilers including all related fittings, piping, valves, gauges, pumps, radiators, convectors, tanks and lines for fuel oil, chimneys, flues, insulation and other appurtenances
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 Mechanical Code, 2018, IAPMO
2.
NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2012, NFPA
3.
NFPA 31: Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2006 or 2011 Edition, NFPA
4.
NFPA 85: Single Burner Boiler Operations, 2007, NFPA
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd Edition, John Siegenthaler
2.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
3.
HVAC Pump Handbook, 2nd Edition, James Rishel
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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