(A-10) Commercial & Residential Pools
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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 |
|---|
| Filtration/Circulation Systems | 12 |
| Maintenance & Operation | 12 |
| Accessories & Associated Trades | 8 |
| Pool & Spa Business Laws & Rules | 3 |
| Concrete, Shotcrete & Gunite | 15 |
| Design | 16 |
| Soils & Earthwork | 9 |
Total number of test questions:
75
Time allowed (hours):
2.5
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
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 2011, Dave Roberts
2.
Guide to Shotcrete - ACI 506/R-90, 2016, ACI
3.
Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition, 2018, ACI/ASCC
4.
The Ultimate Pool Maintenance Manual, 2007, Terry Tamminen
5.
ANSI/APSP-1 Standard for Public Swimming Pools, 2014, APSP
6.
ANSI/APSP-5: Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools, 2003, APSP
7.
ANSI/APSP-3: Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas and Swim Spas, 2014, APSP
8.
ANSI/APSP-2: Standard for Public Spas, 1999, APSP
9.
Certified Pool-Spa Operators Handbook, 2014, NSPF
10.
Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, PSI
11.
Swimming Pool And Spa Code of Clark County, Ordinance Chapter 22 § 20
12.
NSF International Standrd 50, 2008
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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