Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Nevada (A-10A) Residential Pools

Exam Details

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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

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.
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2018, IAPMO
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam

1.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Revised Edition, 2011, Dave Roberts
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2.
Guide to Shotcrete - ACI 506/R-90, 2016, ACI
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3.
Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition, 2018, ACI/ASCC
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4.
The Ultimate Pool Maintenance Manual, 2007, Terry Tamminen
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5.
ANSI/APSP-5: Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools, 2003, APSP
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6.
ANSI/APSP-3: Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas and Swim Spas, 2014, APSP
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7.
Certified Pool-Spa Operators Handbook, 2014, NSPF
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8.
Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, PSI
Buy from PSI
9.
Swimming Pool And Spa Code of Clark County, Ordinance Chapter 22.20
Web Page Link

NOTE:  When we researched the books for this exam, we found that many of the PSI provided links went to non-existent pages and out-of-print versions that did not match what is in the title of the book.  We have attempted to make corrections to help you find the right sources.

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