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Nevada

(C-2G) Photovoltaics

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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
Photovoltaic Theory5
Electrical Interconnection15
Permitting, Inspection & Utility Interconnections5
Photovoltaic Components15
Photovoltaic Installation10
Estimating, Calculations & Design20
Safety5
Total number of test questions:
75
Time allowed (minutes):
150
Scope of Work

Installation, alteration and repair of photovoltaic cells, batteries and inverters used in the conversion of solar energy into electricity, but not the installation, alteration or repair of electrical wires beyond the service panel.

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.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017, NFPA
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QUESTION:  "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version?".  As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.

The NEC Handbook has additional diagrams, graphics and explanations inserted into the text (adding more pages and raising the price).  It was designed for engineers and inspectors.  The typical exam candidate should not use it as a preferred reference.

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Photovoltaic Systems, 3rd Edition, 2012, Dunlop
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2.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] (OSHA) Selections by PSI, 2013
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3.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2008, 2011, 2014 or 2017, Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm’s Fast Finder Index, 2017, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2017, Tom Henry
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We recommend that you purchase one of the two NEC index books above to study for your exam.  Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC.  They provide an even faster way to look up subjects covered in the exam and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2017, Ray Holder
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