Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Nevada
(C-7) Elevation & Conveyance Contractor

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Nevada State Contractor‘s Board
2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200
Henderson, NV  89074
Phone: (702) 486-1100
Licensing Agency Site
Exam Provider
PSI Clark County Office
450 N Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV  89014
Phone:  (855) 205-5827
Nevada PSI Site
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Wire Rope2
Clearance & Space Limits8
Electrical2
Testing4
Engineering & Inspection4
Safety Devices9
Controls2
Operating Limitations2
Drive Mechanisms4
Fire Service3
Maintenance & Repairs6
Escalators & Dumbwaiters2
Emergency Power2
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (hours):
2.0
Scope of Work

Fabricate and install systems designed to transport persons, animals and other chattels in elevators, conveyors, dumbwaiters and escalators, including any appurtenant controls, signal systems, devices and equipment.

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.

Link to Contractor Management Survey Exam
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
ASME A17.1-2013: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, (revises 2010, $500), ASME
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2.
ASME A18.1-2014: Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2014, ASME
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
ANSI/ASSE A10.4-2016 - Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists, 2007 (Revised 2016), ANSI
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2.
ANSI A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009, ANSI
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