Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Nevada
(C-4) Painting & Decorating Contractor

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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
CLOSED  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Materials8
Surface Preparation12
Application7
Tools6
Problems & Prevention4
Safety5
Drywall5
Color3
Sheet Metal5
Total number of test questions:
55
Time allowed (hours):
2.0
Scope of Work

Apply any type of paint, varnish, shellac, stain, protective coatings and wax, attach papers, fabrics and plastics to the surfaces of buildings and their appurtenances, examine and prepare surfaces for painting and wallcovering, and install drywall, metal studs and acoustical tile.

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 NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Painting & Decorating Craftman's Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition, 1995, PDCA
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2.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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3.
Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014, USG
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Available Study Materials
This study guide only covers the OSHA portion of the PSI exam.
PSI OSHA Selections, 2013
Study Guide
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