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Nevada (A) General Engineering

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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Exam Details

Apply for the License

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

The official exam bulletin is published and maintained by PSI.  Bulletin content (subjects covered in the exam), time allowed and passing score are detailed in this document.  Direct links to bulletin PDFs change regularly.  Always set your “FAVORITE” or “BOOKMARK” to the landing page we have linked above.  Candidates should always review the current exam information on the PSI website before submitting their license application.

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

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection: Bureau of Water Polution Control, Fact Sheets WTS-22 and WTS-23, NDEP
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2.
NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2018, NFPA
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3.
ASME B31.8-2018: Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems ($275), 2018 (2014 out-of-print), ASME
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam

1.
Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition, 2018, ACI/ASCC
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2.
Placing Reinforcing Bars, 9th Edition, 2011, CRSI
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3.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
Buy from PSI
4.
Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe, 2021 (older versions superceded), DIPRA
PDF File Link
5.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Revised Edition, 2011, Dave Roberts
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6.
Pipe Welding Procedures, 2nd Edition, 2003, Hoobasarl Rampaul
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7.
Nevada Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2001, Nevada DOT
PDF File Link
8.
Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook (AC 150/5370-14B), 2013 (supersedes 14A/2000 version), FAA/USACE
PDF File Link
9.
Pipefitters Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1967, Forrest Lindsey
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10.
Suggested Marking Guidelines & The Nevada One Call Law
PDF File Link
11.
Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, Technical Digest No. 9, 3rd Edition, 2008, Steel Joist Institute
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12.
Instructional Manual for Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning, 3rd Edition, Post Tensioning Institute
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13.
Concrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation Manual (mobile-friendly file), 2019 (previous versions superseded), ACPA
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14.
Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 14th Edition, 2023, Shoemaker, Mack
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