Construction Exam Prep Residential and Small Commercial Contractor (B-2)

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• To become a licensed contractor in Nevada, applicants must sit for two exams: Contractor Management Survey and the trade.
• All applicants must submit current financial statements to the state licensing board. Monetary limits are set based on financial standing. If seeking a financial limit less than $1,000,000 the statement must be either prepared by a certified public accountant, self-prepared on a form prescribed by the Board, or prepared using accounting software and accompanied by an affidavit.
• When seeking a monetary limit of $1,000,000 or more, the financial statement must be reviewed and audited by a CPA.
• FOUR YEARS of experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor in the field of work fr which a license is being sought. The four years must have occurred within the previous 10 years.
• A LICENSE BOND is required for each new license. This can range from $1,000 – $500,000. The Board will establish the amount for you.
• Workers compensation insurance (or proof of exemption) is also required.

An application for licensure must be obtained from the Board for Licensing Contractors by calling 1-775-688-1141.

The application must include:

• Includes a $300 non-refundable application fee. (A $600 biennial license fee will be required after approval of your application before your license can be issued.)
• Make sure to include four reference certificates to support your experience.
• A detailed “Resume of Experience” that outlines your past work experience and educational background, if you are relying on education to fulfill part of the experience requirement

• The Nevada Residential and Small Commercial Contractor License – B-2 has 80 questions and a time limit of 3 hours.
• A 70% is required to pass.
• Topics on the exam include sitework, concrete, masonry; carpentry; doors and windows; metals; drywall and finishes; thermal and moisture protection; general code; plan reading and estimating; Nevada One-Call; and OSHA safety.
• The fee for the exam is $85 for the first portion or $130 when taking two exams (Business Law and Trade) and a 70% is required to pass. To schedule your exams (after you are approved), contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.

• 2012 International Residential Code (permitted to be used during the exam)
• 2012 International Building Code (permitted to be used during the exam)
• ACI 318-14 (permitted to be used during the exam)
• Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA
• Carpentry and Building Construction
• Contractor Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
• Gypsum Construction Handbook
• Modern Masonry
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
• Guide to Good Practice for handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
• Nevada One Call (Available to print online)

We offer review for the Nevada Residential and Small Commercial Contractor License – B-2 exam in home study/tutorial format. The fee for the online class is $199. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion. The program narrated and animated. For more information, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.

Not required at this time.

Nevada has limited reciprocal agreements with California, Arizona and Utah that recognize the experience qualifications for certain trades and may eliminate the requirement for a trade examination. Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection are excluded from the agreements.