(B) General Building
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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 |
|---|
| Sitework | 6 |
| Concrete | 12 |
| Masonry | 6 |
| Metals | 12 |
| Carpentry | 7 |
| Thermal & Moisture Protection | 9 |
| Doors & Windows | 4 |
| Drywall & Finishes | 4 |
| Safety | 5 |
| Plan Reading & Estimating | 12 |
| Nevada One-Call | 3 |
Total number of test questions:
80
Time allowed (hours):
3.0
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 Allowed in the Exam
1.
International Building Code, 2018, ICC
2.
ACI 318-11 or ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, 2011 or 2014, ACI
3.
ACI 530-11/530.1-11 or ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, 2011 or 2013, ACI
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
2.
Technical Digest 9: Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 3rd Edition, 2008, Steel Joist Institute
3.
Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 2011, Dave Roberts
4.
Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014, USG
5.
Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law
6.
Instructional Manual for Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning, 3rd Edition, 2003, Post Tensioning Institute
7.
Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone, 8th Edition, 2015, Clois Kicklighter
8.
Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition, 2018, ACI/ASCC
Available Study Materials
PSI OSHA Selections
Study Guide
$49.95
Sample questions are based on the PSI publication titled “29 CFR PART 1926 Selections, as of June 2013” (highlighted in green above).
This file contains approx. 800 sample questions.
REMINDER: PSI uses this book for many exams they offer. Not all sections of this code will apply to your exam.
We also include a table showing the relationship between our questions and OSHA code sections. Corrections to the original PSI publication are noted. The index/table is available for veiwing before you purchnse from the button above.
