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Nevada

(C-1) Plumbing & Heating Contractor

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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
Boilers4
Gas Systems8
Cleanouts4
Fixtures & Equipment4
Hydronics3
Water Heaters / Venting6
Piping, Valves & Controls3
Sheet Metal3
Water Supply8
Hangers & Supports5
Drain, Waste & Vents10
Backflow4
Traps & Interceptors8
Isometric Analysis / Plumbing Mathematics8
Safety5
Joints & Connections4
Solar4
General Plumbing Requirements7
Fire Sprinklers5
Storm Drainage5
Industrial Piping3
Breathing Systems for Firefighters3
Chilled Water Piping6
Total number of test questions:
120
Time allowed (hours):
5.0
Scope of Work

May perform any of the work authorized for the subclassifications of the classification C-1 license, including: the installation of boilers and pipes for hot water and steam, including all related fittings, valves, gauges, pumps, radiators, convectors, tanks and lines for fuel oil, chimneys, flues, insulation and other appurtenances; the fabrication and installation of all systems of sprinklers for protection from fire, including the appurtenances; the insulation of pipes, ducts and related equipment. (see PSI bulletin for an expanded scope)

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.
Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018, IAPMO
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2.
Uniform Mechanical Code, 2018, IAPMO
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3.
NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2012, NFPA
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4.
NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014, NFPA
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5.
NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019, NFPA
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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2.
Modern Hydronic Heating for Residential and Light Commercial Buildings, 2nd Edition, John Siegenthaler
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3.
Solar Water and Pool Heating Manual: Design and Installation & Repair and Maintenance, Florida Solar Energy Center
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4.
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, 2012, Lee Smith
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5.
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 19th or 20th Edition, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciano
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6.
Modern Welding, 11th Edition, 2013, Althouse, Turnquist, Bowditch
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7.
Facility Piping Systems Handbook, 3rd Edition, Michael Frankel
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Available Study Materials
Download OSHA Guide
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.

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